Liz was my nanny. She was also the mother I wished to have. She ensured that I did not hear the arguments between my parents. She honed my multifarious talents, by encouraging me to try new activities. Years later, I learnt that Liz was herself the victim of domestic violence. But she never let us … Continue reading Veiled impact
minds are a source of light life, a multi-coloured dome or prism reflections define your identity. it is what you choose to emit and absorb, and how you process the flow. does that vision reflect the deepest you or what you can’t face about yourself? your replicas give you pleasure all those who echo … Continue reading Shining Through
encomiums failed to help me see my own self mirrors spoke the truth but I saw cracked surfaces increasing agitation Colleen's Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge #88
Do I really deserve this? Did I really deserve to be interacting with a monster like you, and believe that you were the best? I liberate you from the responsibility of telling me the reason – because you don’t deserve it. You don't deserve a chance to come clean, and be absolved of guilt. I … Continue reading You don’t deserve this
The opening story does influence the line of thinking. Here are my reflections on a brother who took an early exit from the world. I have often wondered how two people who have grown up together be so different. We never know the baggage that another person carries, or where their chosen paths lead. … Continue reading Fountains
I threw away the hanging monstrosity, with all the remnants of memories that hurt. The demons live only in my imagination. You left my world long ago, and I don’t exist where you live. Is it forgiveness or freedom? (212 characters) Twittering Tales #88
I have had this recurring nightmare – of being up there on the stage, and seeing the auditorium full of faces I dislike. How the hell do I perform? The act changes involuntarily. I make an extempore speech and there is a stunned silence. For once, my opponents have nothing to say. Happy with my … Continue reading Idiot
Minds are deeper than oceans. Neurologists and psychologists have only managed to skim the surface. dark minds they scare me for I don’t know when they change beyond all realms of perception view it as insanity without seeing turmoils raging within, which transmogrify known entities into complete strangers And yet, the only thing that fascinates … Continue reading The biggest uncertainty
tyranny of mediums reflections distort the real me letting others fly through the gaps and recreate images tailored to suit their interest Image: Duks visuals Photo Challenge #218
