It was their last meeting. “Don’t try to contact me, or follow me on the internet. If we are to lead separate lives, we might as well learn to live without each other.” “I am sorry, Jenna! I truly care, but we are not meant to be together.” Five years later, they find themselves together … Continue reading Beyond
You’re blessed with beauty, and light up the world around you wherever you go. You also cast a shadow on some unfortunate ones, highlighting the contrast between you and them. I love you not for the external beauty, but transparency of your soul. It leaves your flaws open to the world. You may be castigated … Continue reading Vulnerable
Spider silk clung at the doors, over the windows, and over everything she had left behind. It felt almost as if the haze was intended. She did not want others to peek into her core. The world thought they knew her well. Her life was spent in constant glare of the paparazzi, and was an … Continue reading Dignified
We love Grandma, and yet are never on the same page where food is concerned. She cannot appreciate the subtle flavors in a pasta or pizza, or the convenience of having carbs, proteins and fats all in a single meal. She is so stuck up in her concept of a traditional Indian thali meal. Who … Continue reading Tradition
“This looks out of place in this otherwise spartan room.” “It is not a clock, but an architectural model.” “Looks like you share a sentimental bond with the maker….” “A genetic bond, yes, my grandfather made it. But Grandmom apprised me of the perils of starting something one cannot complete. She did not want this … Continue reading Lessons Learnt
Adam is moving, and he has put up a garage sale of books, though he doesn’t hope to get a decent amount for it. He watches a lady spend a lot of time browsing, as if searching for something. “Any specific title you’re looking for, Ma’m?” “The title is Go for Gold. It’s not available … Continue reading Full circle
Jerry is an integral part of our life. He drives the truck to carry the produce to the market, and invariably lands into arguments with the farmers. Yet, a day does not feel complete without his unsolicited interjections. Today is different. Pumpkins are rolling out of the truck, as if they miss someone. Jerry has … Continue reading Missed for sure
“Can I meet one of the seniors before I join?” “Sure! They are happy to meet prospective employees.” I find myself opposite the legendary whistle-blower of the topmost bank. I forgot to blink. “I know, kid! Many people believed that no other firm will offer me employment after that courtroom battle. But this is a … Continue reading Epic
My son asked for the moon today. I couldn’t reprimand the love of my life for placing impossible demands. And I couldn’t get the moon either. Lightning struck, in the form of a mythological tale I had heard in childhood. And I got the moon for him – in the mirror. I just had to … Continue reading Moon
With that, she walked into the rain and never looked back. How could she? A piece of art created with sugar could not have survived the intense fury of the rains. Nor could the roller skates which carried her take her to a safe place. The child who rolled her into the rains was happy … Continue reading Sugar Fairy
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