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Solitude
I celebrate the night not for its somnambulistic effect, but the thoughts and dreams it generates. The darkness in the external world, lights up a different world inside. I feel at peace, because there is no demand, urgency or distraction from external sources. The lava inside me also chooses to flare up when nobody is … Continue reading Solitude
Claustrophobic
She chokes as the prickly fingers gather around her, moving fast to remould her existence. Her attempts at escape are thwarted by new arms sprouting up, like the tentacles of an octopus. No wonder he is worshipped as a genius life-giver. However, she wants to lead her own life, not the one ‘given’. The character … Continue reading Claustrophobic
Exhausted
mouth-to-mouth exhaustion – choking efforts my loved one’s still cold Haikai Challenge #72
Psychopath
This is the Devil’s Masterpiece – ugliness crafted with such care, with evil planted into each part. The Devil won the ultimate challenge by successful storytelling – making the creature attractive enough to rouse curiosity, and for people to be drawn in by the unmistakable charm, to know the secrets of his success. They never … Continue reading Psychopath
THE AUTOMATON WHO BECAME SELF AWARE
The limitations of human life left a big hole in his conscience. Its creator was now senile, and had forgotten the commands. A huge responsibility fell on Mat’s shoulders – that of managing itsresponses. The guns fitted on its body could start firing from anywhere, and facing it always made onlookers nervous. They were unaware … Continue reading THE AUTOMATON WHO BECAME SELF AWARE
Futile exercise
I saw myself come alive in your imagination, whenever you sported that faraway, dreamy look in your eyes. I try to guess what you see, and then, try my best to become that person you fancy. (36 words)
Foretold
“Have you ever seen lightning strike water, and electrocute life beneath?” “Not yet.” The fortune-teller spoke with a furrowed brow, “I foresee a clash of strong, opposing forces happening in your life, in the near future.” I recall the legal notice sent by the brother I trusted most in life, over an inheritance issue. It … Continue reading Foretold
Mist
A monster spews fire under water, and the world goes helter-skelter. It is a tsunami, they say, not knowing what exactly has caused the disturbance. Animals have played safe, owing to their superior sensory powers. It happens with emotions that spearhead movements – nobody knows where the cause lies. I see kind-hearted people falling prey, … Continue reading Mist
Shackles
Just take the first step chains you see are dark smoke. embers died ages ago while you slept feet heavy with inertia eyes blinded by illusion -you are cared for. revolution and rotation around its own axis are simultaneous. What kept you tied down while the earth moved? touch the boundaries where … Continue reading Shackles
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