The Creator spelt out his intentions for the world, in the intricate details of nature. Look at the communities, the fractals and the regenerative cycles. This is how His creatures were supposed to carry the process forward – creation, nurturing and co-existence – whether by innovation or imitation. Certain opposing forces were created to maintain … Continue reading Rewriting the script
Apsara was totally taken by the intellect of this man, and the peace that he radiated. Ten years later, she wondered if Vishwa had ever loved her. He was so wrapped up in himself – his books, meditation and his international talks. There was no space in his life for anyone else. “Will you ever … Continue reading Aloof
The poet had always been inexorably drawn to this place. He wondered if the water was happy, in being contained by the shore. It exerted itself, hitting hard against the shore, and managed to change the shape of shorelines. The water was still channelized to take a particular route in a different way. The lunar … Continue reading Musings
He looked crestfallen, as he moved a step back, and asked his wife to hand over the cupboard keys. He had not anticipated this midnight raid by the Anti-Corruption-Bureau, on his residence. The ACB chief turned around to pat his wife’s shoulder, “Well done, officer!” That was where she had come from. (52 words) … Continue reading The Key
The truth suddenly dawned on me. The lonely honeymoon nights, and your surreptitious behavior justified themselves. You are not a creep! You need help, but do not have the courage to come out in the open. I walked past the stilettos with deliberate steps, pushed away the scholarly books that were used as a cover, … Continue reading The Epiphany
Hold your sympathy, for I am not a damsel-in-distress waiting to be rescued! My reach is beyond all boundaries in your perceptive range. I am just a micro-robot, on a mission. Three Line Tales - Week 64 https://only100words.xyz/2017/04/20/three-line-tales-week-64/
This place could be the launch-pad for all dream ventures, and an anchor for the wandering soul. I looked back at the worn-out, rough, beaten and trodden path that had led me here, and which will remain in the same place, irrespective of what life had to offer beyond it. It promised to take me … Continue reading Floating islands
The social structure fears movement, as movement threatens its stability. They invented a beautiful term called ‘settling down’, couched in feelings of bliss, contentment and having reached a destination. It signifies the end of a journey, the end of a quest to look for something better and the end to exploration. It safeguards the interest … Continue reading Atlas Settled
How she wished Tom would sell off the junk to the scrap dealer! He derived a masochistic pleasure from raking up old, painful memories and then, stewing in misery for days. Or was it sadism, since he chose the ones, which he thought would induce guilt in her? She took pride in the beautiful house … Continue reading The Battle
How I wish I had this ability to spread creative magic! May you and your tribe grow To enliven a dull world! https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/04/18/colleens-weekly-poetry-challenge-30-wish-magic/
