“Your mother called today. She is not keeping well, and feels rather lonely in that huge mansion.” “I might visit her on the weekend. We are here to discuss something different.” “Exactly. She was advising us against the divorce.” “And do you think I would get carried away with that? The children prefer to see … Continue reading The Divorce
There are a few moments, trapped in that box of junk. The pressed rose between the pages of a book, the first medal that I won in school and the first love letter someone ever wrote to me. The expensive gift that I received from the colleague, who stabbed me in the back, also lies … Continue reading The box of junk
The district court had delivered its verdict in favour of the culprit, citing lack of eye-witnesses as an explanation. Ananya, the young prosecution lawyer, broke down while apologizing to her client, Jyoti. Ananya had spent the last half an hour, staring at the coffee cup. The cappuccino had lost its steam. She will not let … Continue reading Liquid Power
He was neither a genius nor a robot, but his work was applauded worldwide. He was convinced that talent and capability only breed arrogance. It was just a different perspective, that sparked all innovation in the world. Inspired by Three Line Tales - Week 62 at Only100 words https://only100words.xyz/2017/04/09/three-line-tales-week-62/
The stray puppies on the street sharing warmth and food are cuddled close by beggars. It is the hard life that makes them so soft inside. Inspired by Colleen's Weekly Poetry Tanka Challenge https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/04/11/colleens-weekly-poetry-challenge-28-hard-soft/ Pic: journeysandjournals.com
It was time to don the disguise robes. The mission had to be accomplished today by the suicide bomber. Both success and failure meant death. (140 characters) Inspired by Twittering Tales-25 by Kat Myrman. Take up the challenge at https://katmyrman.com/2017/04/10/twittering-tales-25-11-april-2017/
The insane rants of my mother really pull me down She needs to play, and dirty her hands to realize how difficult it is, to set up games and perform well to score a clear win against troublesome Little Brother. She never understands I need attention. Nonet inspired by Weekly Writing Prompt at Secretkeeper … Continue reading Inside the Baby Brain
Curious instincts make me spy lovely minds with mind-boggling accuracy, to reveal wonders of being human. Tanka inspired by RonovanWrites Weekly Haiku Challennge at https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2017/04/10/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-144-wonderspy/ Pic: newheavenonearth.wordpress.com
The emotional connect was awesome. Maggie’s parents prayed for her health in the morning, and were pleasantly surprised to see both Tommy and Kitty seated behind them. The lazy duo had dragged themselves out of bed to join the morning ritual. They were unhappy with Maggie’s convalescence, and longed for her to join their games. … Continue reading Gratitude
“But, Mom, all my friends are going…..” The desperate pleas fell on deaf ears. She just would not allow her kids to go to the Childrens’ Park. Her husband thought she was being unreasonable. Betsy knew that they will not understand why. They were not aware that she had spent six years of her childhood … Continue reading The Mother’s Whim
