Popping the Question

  William, I have waited too long after the ‘Will you marry me?’ question was popped. You are waiting for your father to bequeath his will in your favour. You are not sure, if he will support this marriage, since he wants you to marry a heiress. How could you be sure, that I will … Continue reading Popping the Question

Unblossomed

She was a beauty – cherished, pampered and well-cared for, but had spent her life in captivity. The transition from babyhood to youth, passed away unnoticed. She peeped out of the window, and fantasized about the pleasures, which the outside world offered. A few books, carefully selected by her protectors, the ageing tutors and the … Continue reading Unblossomed

(Un)Seasoned Love

If all the world And truth Be thy love …   But Time Becometh Dumb Of cares to come   Fade, Wayward Winter, Fancy’s Spring, Sorrow’s Fall Soon wither, soon forgotten In folly ripe, in reason rotten.   All these in me No means can move But could my mind move To live with thee, … Continue reading (Un)Seasoned Love

Deceived

Did you realize, that the tables turned on you? I took all your blarney, and dumped you. I picked new benchmarks, and moved along my path You were deceived by my eyes, where your real face shone through.   Inspired by Patricia's Place, In other Words https://patriciasplace.me/2017/03/08/29909/

The Forest Society

Was it black magic, hypnosis, witchcraft or treecraft? The magical evening had cast its spell on me, in the forest. I could not just see and smell the trees, but hear them. I was drunk on their beauty and wisdom. I had often wondered why my grandmother told me not to pluck flowers, after sundown. … Continue reading The Forest Society