I was bad for so long

I was bad for so long independent strong-headed wilful I was bad for so long My mother and boss never approved of me I was bad for so long I asked for what was rightfully mine which was refused in some cases but at times, I got it coz I asked I was bad for … Continue reading I was bad for so long

Farther than the truth

The villagers are illiterate, and I often use shells to explain their liabilities. It is the business of a moneylender to maintain accounts. I’m the richest person in the village, and would like to maintain status quo. I have seen lifecycles of local residents from birth to debt to death, from prosperity to poverty, from … Continue reading Farther than the truth

Waiting for her

The corner looked exactly the same, as it did for more than a decade. I often pointed out that the only thing missing is a laptop. But Anna-Marie preferred a notebook and pen to note down her creative ideas and household task reminders. The phone kept her connected to the ecosystem. “Everything is in control.” … Continue reading Waiting for her

Screens

“I don’t think I can win this battle. All odds are stacked against me, and my voice will go unheard in the melee.” “What makes you feel less confident?” “It is a male dominated society, and they stand in support of each other. Unlike women, who tend to find fault with me.” “I stand with … Continue reading Screens

What was she thinking?

I am the maitre-d’hotel at this place, and I hate it. I count the cups once again. The shortfall needs to be billed to a poor guy who cannot afford a paycut. What a Scrooge is the owner of this place! 1,2,3,4 … big … small … I count again, and report all is okay. … Continue reading What was she thinking?

I don’t know why, but ….

You scolded me yesterday, and I kept my face towards the wall for some time. I hope you got the message, because you petted me, before going to work today. I don’t know why but I still love you. Maybe, because I don’t have much else to do. Maybe, I am just created to love, … Continue reading I don’t know why, but ….

Love and fresh air

The sharp bends on the road make her sick. They stop the car for a while to let her recover, while the guys take a smoking break. A lot more is retching inside her than the motion sickness. This is her moment of freedom. It is either now or never. She drives away alone – … Continue reading Love and fresh air

Certain things don’t change

“Photography brings out the intricacies as well the concealed ugliness of objects. The colors are garish and the artificiality becomes glaring.” “You have Photoshop and Instagram filters for correction.” Francis could not have been more disinterested in the verbalization of my thought process. “The filters have long disappeared. I see stark reality in its true … Continue reading Certain things don’t change

Networks

I cannot differentiate people in the sea of beards around me. The faces are lost, and they all look like clones of emptiness within. This guy is receiving an award for something, and I look at my wife for enlightenment. “Is he a maverick interior decorator to have put those umbrellas out there?” “No. He … Continue reading Networks

Way of Life

“He has lost his way home. But trust a dog’s sense of smell. He will eventually reach his destination.” Somebody clicked a picture of him and posted it on social media, asking the owners to come and take their pet home. Home – is where he did not want to go, despite all his love … Continue reading Way of Life