She came like a palette of wild colors in the stark landscape of the village. The residents did not know much other than fishing, and buying necessities on their visit to the city markets. Rumors circulated that she is a heiress who has escaped from the confines of her mansion, after a personal tragedy, and … Continue reading The horizon changed
I changed the day I realized - people ensnared in a web are not struggling to come out but rule from within - people caught in whirlpools are not struggling to come out but pull others in - power intoxicates suspends fair judgement but creates hollows within - people who bat for you first dissolve … Continue reading I changed
voting rights are illusions of power in common working hands backstage manipulations make democracy a farce keep masses busy invoke suppressed emotions instigate battles they manage wealth of nations we debate inanities politics needs funds business demands high favors manipulations they laugh at our ignorance all the way to acquired wealth Haikai Challenge #59 … Continue reading Tentacles of Power
A fantastic response to the Exploration Challenge by Bladud Fleas ...
suspended hearts in-between state of acceptance or rejection not wanting to be friend-zoned but keeping options open youth masters the art of balancing translucence in emotions with practical interests (29 words) Weekend Writing Prompt #79
The word I came across is 'Narcissim'. All of us are narcissists to some extent. Only the extent differs, and makes a difference to the people around us, as well. It controls the extent to which they find us lovable, endearingly tolerable or intolerable. Writers cannot help, but be narcissistic. A writer can see his/her … Continue reading Narcissim in Writers
Michael’s comment on humanity and its victories …..
Here is a complex thought for you to decipher. Choose a part of it, if you so desire, and use it as an inspiration to write your piece.
In the immensity of consciousness, a light appears — a tiny point which moves rapidly and traces shapes, thoughts, and feelings, like a pen writing on paper. And the ink which leaves a trace is memory. You are that tiny point and by your movement the world is ever re-created.
Sri Nisargadatta, I Am That
Being a person of insignificance within a world where significance is measured by wealth and influence, it’s not so hard to imagine yourself as infinitesimal within the universe.
Of course, this is not entirely true, after all, there are people around you to whom you are significant. We’d like to think our children hold us in some stead even though I know it doesn’t always work…
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What happened? Don’t you know? Why would I ask if I knew? What were you thinking when you humiliated me and made me feel guilty in every manner possible. I did not even know the term ‘emotional abuse’, but I learnt … and more than that… Cut it short, baby! What is it that you … Continue reading What happened?
The festival was extra special this time around. Her husband had splurged on the best of everything for Diwali, and the children had an excited look pasted on their sweet faces. She couldn’t deny being happy …. but she sensed a dark secret somewhere, which the illumination could not cover. The Anti-Corruption Bureau guys were … Continue reading Lustre
Deepa's game with dots ....
