Who is in control?

Posted on by Reena Saxena

Save them, someone …for I’m not in control Frankensteins rule the worldChanging algorithms at willWe needed them to scare the enemyBut now …Are they friends or new enemies? I still use them as a toolto shrug responsibilityto escape accountabilityand blame them for all the messthat secretly serves my purpose Tell them, someoneThat I’m not in … Continue reading Who is in control?

Words

Posted on by Reena Saxena

words dried upbefore hitting the Express buttonturn rancidin anticipationof being held accountablefor every comma and pause words interruptedbefore the completion of a sentenceshrivel upin despair knowingtheir spirit goes unheardwhile letters hang mid-air words accumulatedunspoken, buried aliveflare upin rage to become a firethat consumes the speakerbut who cares anyway? Sunday Confessionals

Seal the deal

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She loved the swing in the garden  at first sight. The interior décor of the cottage was rather quaint, with extensive use of local handicrafts. The broker wondered  if a renowned scientist would appreciate art. “I need a peaceful place for  my research, and there cannot be a place better than this.  Seal the deal.” … Continue reading Seal the deal

In self-defence

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Gary pushed “send” on the email and hoped for the best… He knew the Recall option, but this last arrow from his quiver had to be shot -in his interest. ------ The police landed at Amy’s doorstep to arrest her.  The charge was issuing threats to the head honcho of a company. All her pleas … Continue reading In self-defence