It was her first yacht party, and she was a tad nervous. Her boyfriend Sid claimed to have filthy rich friends, and promised her a wild night out on the sea. Seeing her discomfiture, Sid assured that she could leave whenever she wanted, and he’d call the boat to take her to the shore. The … Continue reading The boat that never arrived
The child-bride heard stories in hushed tones – of treasures ensconced between thick walls of the ‘haveli’, which was her marital home. She was told there was a curse on anyone who tried to extricate it – those who ventured died a premature death. She lost her husband. The child bride became a child widow. … Continue reading Family Secrets
I have tried being a spectator to my thoughts, and discovered the roots of many decisions and assumptions. It was also a grounding experience – to know that I am not always the driver. The triggers lay somewhere else in the subconscious. I may have muted those sounds long ago, but the energy continues to … Continue reading Flowing Rivers
She loved watching the sun dance on the table, as the rays filtered through the fine micro-angles in the crystal vase. She would change the texture and colors of the table cloth, just to watch the varied effects. The black cloth she used today, seemed to have added allure. However, the furrows on her aging … Continue reading Sharp edges
I resent being invaded, but host all external invaders. why push the oars through fragmented waters of my mind uninterrupted flow of blue waves belies unsavory secrets lying below where your oars cannot reach I disguise and rename whatever I cannot put out of sight I prefer to call it dark reflections of disturbed skies … Continue reading Exposure
“Now, all of you will do this with me….” gesticulated the public speaker as he made circles in the air with his fingers, and then, punched the air. Similar requests were made at least twenty times during a two hour presentation. “Are you kidding?” silent thought were echoing through the room. “Now, turn back and … Continue reading Suffering a seminar
My boss: How good is your best salesperson if he cannot add value to the book at the end of the financial year? Think about replacing him. A loan applicant: My property offered as collateral is being undervalued. The adjoining plot has been sold at double the rate. Me: The adjoining plot has been purchased … Continue reading A day in the life of a bank manager
Molly looked crestfallen. “What happens when a leader you worship,displays negative behavior.” “Stop worshipping.” “But… “ Unconditioning was clearly not easy for her. “The majesty of a crane lies in its ability to rise up to the challenge. Stooping down or swooping down on anybody other than aggressors earns him no respect.” “I have been … Continue reading The Majesty of Cranes
“The view is hazy. Does the sky always look like this after a nuclear test?” “Remove the grain from the picture, and add a new one. What goes out in the media should be palatable.” “Aahh, the media… they don’t understand science.” “How can they? Nobody has done it so close to a city before.” … Continue reading Hazy Outlook
Autobiographies are passe. We write memoirs, which allow us to unleash selective amnesia. It helps us…. and helps the people associated with our lives. We wish to share to make a point, or document selected facts for posterity, or just indulge in self-obsession. But privacy remains a priority. We don’t want to let it all … Continue reading Stories worth sharing
