The limitations of human life left a big hole in his conscience. Its creator was now senile, and had forgotten the commands. A huge responsibility fell on Mat’s shoulders – that of managing itsresponses. The guns fitted on its body could start firing from anywhere, and facing it always made onlookers nervous. They were unaware … Continue reading THE AUTOMATON WHO BECAME SELF AWARE
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She wasn’t supposed to go there by herself, certainly not alone. But there was a allure to the forest that she couldn’t resist. She stepped in the semi darkness and looked for the lake that she was told was in the middle of this dense forest. Her eyes took a while to get accustomed to the dim light. She approached cautiously avoiding the low hanging branches of the trees. Somewhere on the way, her dress got caught in a branch, or so she thought. She turned around to sort it out but the dress wasn’t…
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I saw myself come alive in your imagination, whenever you sported that faraway, dreamy look in your eyes. I try to guess what you see, and then, try my best to become that person you fancy. (36 words)
“Have you ever seen lightning strike water, and electrocute life beneath?” “Not yet.” The fortune-teller spoke with a furrowed brow, “I foresee a clash of strong, opposing forces happening in your life, in the near future.” I recall the legal notice sent by the brother I trusted most in life, over an inheritance issue. It … Continue reading Foretold
A monster spews fire under water, and the world goes helter-skelter. It is a tsunami, they say, not knowing what exactly has caused the disturbance. Animals have played safe, owing to their superior sensory powers. It happens with emotions that spearhead movements – nobody knows where the cause lies. I see kind-hearted people falling prey, … Continue reading Mist
Just take the first step chains you see are dark smoke. embers died ages ago while you slept feet heavy with inertia eyes blinded by illusion -you are cared for. revolution and rotation around its own axis are simultaneous. What kept you tied down while the earth moved? touch the boundaries where … Continue reading Shackles
Comfort Zone .... by Deepa
Stay …. a poem by Susi Bocks
Inspired by Reena’s Exploration Challenge 72
My lady, please don’t go.
I offer you protection and love,
being rooted in stability.
Let me envelop you in my wings
and ground you to me.
I can’t, Sir.
Another life demands my attention.
Being sheltered isn’t what I need
nor want.
Freedom beckons me, so I must go.
moving pictures frame my sleep I know not if it’s shallow or deep till a sharp sound breaks the spell but memories of it I keep. Was it a nightmare or a dream? Did I smile, or did I scream? the pictures are the same I think impact forms my mental scheme. will … Continue reading Dreaming
