“There is always light at the end of the tunnel. So, cast your fears aside and ride.” “Then why do we need this headgear with lights on it?” “We have to combat darkness on the way, and need to be prepared.” Two of the five kids did not return that evening. A search was launched. … Continue reading Easy Nirvana
Who teaches a new-born baby to smile and cry? Human memory is partial to faces, and this is the first set of information that she learns to decipher. Can she make sense of the sounds emanating from people around, or is it all gibberish to her? Dogs can learn about 200 words of whichever language … Continue reading Verbal blessings
I am aware of the horrors of lotus feet due to feet binding in China. However, Indian culture has compared the feet of God to lotus, perhaps, due to its cleansing properties. Devotion (Bhakti Rasa) is not really my stronghold, but this week's prompt led me to try my hand at it. Here's the haiku … Continue reading Lotus feet
decades gone by since a heartfelt smile brushed my lips -lips that dress in the latest colors -lips that smack of diplomacy -lips bereft of joy centuries rolled by since I tasted pure joy a battered soul in search of something to enthral -soul that was humiliated -soul that was defeated by the corrupt … Continue reading In search
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #94 – Seasons change, so do people and relationships. What remains constant is the process of churning out thoughts – some mundane, some innovative and some creative – but it is energy nevertheless, energy which powers the world. So, here we are in another tiny capsule of time, reproducing snapshots of our thought process in this space. PROMPT: TRUTH & MEANING.
Maria Antonia Weekly 2019 Photography Challenge – Come join me, each Saturday, in posting a photo. There is a list of the prompts to help inspire us. The order of the photos won’t matter. In other words, you don’t have to start at the top and move toward the end. For this challenge, you may pick any prompt on the list and start with that. PROMPT: ROAD WORTHY.
Honking was considered bad manners in this city. He looked helplessly at the traffic jam in front, and the girl on the back seat, struggling for breath. His heart flipped over at the thought of being found with a corpse in his car. His heartbeats were loud, sweat trickling down his temples, but everybody around … Continue reading Sounds of the city