Dilapidated, but not fully worn out cracked up, unbroken earthen pots line the flowerbeds in the withering garden. I capture imperfections in the autumn leaf in my amateur attempts at photography and try to lend meaning to a semi-retired life. My ageing skin looks harsh on the neon-lit stage I am not updated with latest … Continue reading The Autumn Leaf
I stopped by to meet my aunt in the old age home. She was teaching the kids in the neighbourhood, and asked me to wait for a while, in the garden outside. This star-shaped stump appeared to be the remnant of a tree. The foliage flourishing around it, indicated that they still received nourishment from … Continue reading Nourishment
The guy she loved had turned out be a narcissistic psychopath. How biased are we, at certain points of time, to believe in the face that we see, and ignore all others! Our weakness for flattery blinds us to the fact that the smiling face is upside down. Inspired by Sonya at Three Line Tales … Continue reading The Limitations of Perspective
He met Her on the beach, under a starlit sky, while the waves crashed against their feet. Two months later, they had moved in together, and swore never to live without each other. Six months later, she disappeared with the precious jewels that he had gifted her, some small cash and his credit card. The … Continue reading He and She
I hate to think of you Because you are not so special! Your infamous last words ring through buried memory The wounds inflicted remain fresh I have tossed you out of life You are not so special! The three digits of that frequently dialled number and the messages and mails have long been deleted. … Continue reading Not so special
Why have empty rooms been haunting me today? It was Sacha Black first, and now Rochelle Wisoff. The architect had accompanied me to see the site, and make a remodelling plan. I asked the ladies why the paintings had not been taken off from the windows. Both moved out of the room silently. The architect … Continue reading Mysterious rooms
Tara had paid a premium price for this apartment with a seaside view. And the broker failed to find a buyer, after she moved out. Tara had lost her voice, after she saw the woman being murdered on the beach. She felt the grip of invisible hands on her throat, ever since. 52 words … Continue reading Invisible
Fireman Patrick had just responded to the call of duty. Unusual sounds from a window attracted his attention. A puppy was dragging a baby wrapped up in a sleeping bag, and howling. The wooden staircase at the other end had fallen victim to the raging fire, and the puppy was now moving towards the window. … Continue reading A lesson for a lifetime
I hear wisdom shed tears silently in the insane world where growth is rewarded but the means are not examined. Tanka inspired by Elsie Hagley at Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge - 46 Image: breakdownchick.wordpress.com
“You were brought here to be a change agent. I do not see results.” “There is no co-operation from others.” “You were hired to bring a fresh outlook, not be judgemental on past actions.” Change has always been a tricky business. Inspired by 'In other words, fresh....' at Patricia's place Image: changefactory.org
