There was a time, when I could count on my fingers – the people who had made a mark on my life. I remember some of them fondly, and I am reminded of others by nightmares of accusing fingers and caustic words. I am not sure, if they have cared to remember me, or had … Continue reading The Mark
It takes a lot of courage to stand alone, shorn of all glamor and glory, and yet, taller than others around you. Jaya had often drawn inspiration from this leafless tree. She stood like a thorn in the path of the royal inhabitants of the castle. The castle appeared hazy in the dense fog, but … Continue reading Standing Alone
The dictionary defines power as the ‘ability or capacity to do something in a particular way’. Going by this, every living being possesses power of some kind. Physical power Knowledge power Power of hierarchy Special abilities either gifted by nature, or developed with meditation. These are often termed as supernatural powers. Actually, they might arise … Continue reading Is Power Value-Neutral?
The number of bird hits had drastically increased, putting a lot of lives in jeopardy. Pilots were sent for repeat safety training programs, and research was on to improvise the detection mechanisms. The King of Ornithal, was equally perturbed. Several subjects of his kingdom had met with premature death, leaving behind orphaned babies to be … Continue reading Navigating through life
Words: | SENSE | FIGHT | FREE | VOICE | CHOOSE | The untiring fight the battle for a free voice Does it make sense to you? It is a chosen life embrace unending strife. Written for Secretkeeper's Weekly Writing Challenge #68 https://secretkeeper.net/2016/12/19/weekly-writing-challenge-68/ Coverpic source: godvillegame.com
What brings cheer Just a cup of warm coffee relationships thaw. Only if we could talk or bond without addiction! Written for Colleen's Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Prompt Challenge #13 https://colleenchesebro.com/2016/12/20/colleens-weekly-tanka-poetry-prompt-challenge-13-warm-cheer/
For how many centuries have I been condemned to guard this golden box? The surrounding trees keep changing color, in line with the contents in the box. The glass pole has a gift trapped inside, accessible only to the Perfect Human Being. Imperfect Gods, Attractive AntiGods, Scheming Sinners and Inimitable Devils have all visited this … Continue reading The Human Race
(Background : Ramayana has a story on how the ‘golden deer’ Mareech entices the protagonist Sita, and the chain of events leads to her stepping out of the security zone. She is then kidnapped by Raavan, and the act of her rescue leads to an epic war. Here, the deer Mareech returns to meet Sita, … Continue reading Sita and Mareech
Staying upright standing for a cause being myself letting my expressions divulge disapproval was pure folly. The world was flabbergasted. They had not seen transparency and candor of this order. Blinded by truth, and fearing Doomsday they screamed ‘Murder’. The few who understood chose silence It was the safest bet for a peaceful … Continue reading Penance
The Nirbhaya rape case happened on December 16, 2012. 4 years later, one juvenile culprit walks free. One has committed suicide in the jail precincts, and two others have been allocated top-notch lawyers as defendants. In short, nobody has been punished or hanged to death. A fund of Rs. 1000 crores was set up for … Continue reading Women — Stay Safe, Stay Empowered
