News channels carry the story of a celebrity singer, who sang on the streets in anonymity, covering himself in a shawl, and earned Rs.12/- in five hours. He humbly acknowledged the people, the orchestra, the lavish sets and the media machinery that make him a star. Else, the same songs could get him a measly … Continue reading Devoid of Color
“The laws of physics do not govern the world”, opined the lady “Art and artists will always have their way.” The water in the glass smirked. (140 characters) Inspired by Kat Myrman at Twittering Tales #30
Yes. It happened again. I should have seen it coming, but hope blinds me every time I repeat the act. I adored my father for the love that he showered on me, for the values that he espoused. I could not respect a person who was not honest, straightforward and kind like my father was. … Continue reading Reflections on Choice
Adversity pulls and I am excited to face it again. Karma paybacks need to be settled by all those concerned. Tanka inspired by Ronovan Hester at Ronovan Writes Weekly Poetry Haiku Challenge
The sound of sunlight the rays of a song lead me on this unusual track that has scared many others. '28' inspired by Secret Keeper at Weekly Writing Prompt-89 Pic: wunderground.com
The most honest statement about story-telling comes from Steve Denning, a contributor to Forbes, in a piece on The Science of Story-Telling. “Why storytelling?” “Simple: nothing else works.” Slides leave listeners dazed. Prose remains unread. Reasons don’t change behavior. When it comes to inspiring people to embrace some strange new change in behavior, storytelling isn’t … Continue reading A Case for Open-ended Stories
A frozen moment in time, given a solid form, by a sculptor beckons. This is not the work of a high-resolution, high-precision camera. It is a snapshot in time, as the sculptor imagined and interpreted that moment. And this is the case with every work of art. “What, then, is immortal? The subject of art, … Continue reading Immortality
Otherness of Unbeing The brimming center, Counting humiliating moments, As the battered Soul hungers for revenge, and The outcast plans her survival strategy. Inspired by Sammi Cox at Weekend writing prompt GIF : ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com
The King of Malanda was in a fix. The Mughals had conquered the neighbouring kingdom of Nalcore, leaving Malanda more vulnerable. On its south was the Indian Ocean, where they needed strong naval security. Those islands could also be used by the Mughals as a base for war. On its right, was the beautiful kingdom … Continue reading The Vision in Pink
I cared about your smallest needs You saw it as interference in your life. I thought love was sharing our lives You always needed your space. I cooked delicacies for all those I loved You thought I envied your lithe figure. I gave your sister all the freedom that you asked for … Continue reading Communication
