The warm and cool hues the colors in the spectrum raise the mercury. Creativity calls for the easel and brush to paint my life. Decades float away My pale face in the canvas passes unnoticed. The intensity and value of the colors transforms with light. The dark self portrait brightens up … Continue reading Color of Change
The sun had set, and it was time for him to move out in his dark black suit. Another night of terror, another night of crime …. nobody knew Dr. Jekyll was really Edward Hyde. (140 characters) Inspired by Kat Myrman at Twittering Tales #33
The dome of that ancient temple speaks to me every night. It is lucky to have a shape that facilitates absorption from both above and below, and retention inside. The sun, moon and stars whisper stories in it ears, changing its look with their movement across the sky. The dome has seen priests, wily devils … Continue reading The Dome and the Wind
I see lighted lamps in the river, and candles at the altar Will the absence of these, make the human mind wander? Do we need the Bible, Koran, Gita, Talmud or Torah? Will the absence of these cause the human steps to falter? You cast me in your mould, and designed a warrior I am … Continue reading Gratitude
It was an Aha moment, enlightenment of the Buddha or something equivalent to Nirvana, for her. Flowers bloomed in the meadow, butterflies floated and bees stung, all ruled by their nature, just as they did, five years ago. Her presence, followed by a long absence, had not made a difference to anyone. Then, what was … Continue reading As the world goes
The celebrity interior designer was often asked about the significance of this statue placed at the airport, without any enclosures around it. And he just responded with a silent smile. Namit Tripathi was the son of an Indian father and a German mother. His father was a scientist with a spiritual bent of mind. Namit’s … Continue reading The Mystery that ruled her Life
Attraction quickly fades away when mindsets clash But I am so me how do I think like you? why should I want to be you? Acknowledgement of differences and acceptance might show paths forward where both can walk unhindered sans encroachment from others. Between me and you individuality creates a gaping chasm. Let … Continue reading Psychic Chasms
Michelle had been trying to befriend Maria in the club, for several weeks. But, Maria had chosen to ignore her, for reasons best known to her. One evening, they found themselves seated on adjoining bar stools. “It is always a pleasure to see you. You radiate so much peace”. “Yes, because I am content with … Continue reading Zen
I bounced back each time I was hit. I learnt to heal myself, whenever I was stabbed in the back. I learnt to forget and move on, but not forgive. It is a protection for the future. Glass, wax and lac have all tolerated intense heat in the process of moulding. Grapes are crushed and … Continue reading Moulds
“Enter at your own risk”. A gruff voice resounded through the empty building. “And what is the risk?” The six-year old was not to be easily discouraged. “I made that mistake aeons ago. I have grown horns and a ring was passed through my cheeks. I was appointed janitor in this world of terror”. “Wow! … Continue reading I am not terrorized
