What’s in a piece?

a piece of artthat creates many morewith shadows behindreflections on the floor a piece of mindthat breaks bondswith presumptionscontinuing to haunt a piece of heartthat bleeds involuntarywith a strange lovein a life solitary Photo Challenge #532

Living in Ignorance

I met your mother yesterday at the mall. She was looking at ornate jewellery for her prospective daughter-in-law. I watched the gleam in her eyes with awe, which induced a strange, sad feeling. I am haunted by how much our mothers do not know. We can blame them for not building a congenial atmosphere for … Continue reading Living in Ignorance

Unexpected

I’m strongly tempted to open the boxes and see what lies within. Is it discarded junk? Why should anyone leave it in a public place, in a country where junk dealers abound? Or the lifetime belongings of a homeless person? I stop in my tracks out of respect for privacy. I cannot assume the right … Continue reading Unexpected

Numbers

This prompt is an exciting post for me. During my training programs, I used to take a short break and play a fascinating game. It was a refreshing way to break the monotony and stimulate the mind. Think of a three-digit number (excluding mirror numbers). Let’s say 658. Reverse it – 856. Subtract the lesser … Continue reading Numbers