Sharing

Sharing is noble, but never selfless. I can share only if I have a surplus. I share because the happiness I see in the recipient partially comes back to me. I share because it enhances my image and self-worth. I share because it satisfies my ego. I may also share, just because I love, and … Continue reading Sharing

Uptight

It was his last day at work, but somehow, he found disappointment overriding a sense of achievement. What was it that did not work, or where exactly did he fail? “I’ve never compromised on principles, whatever the consequences. I wonder why I was never seen as a likeable person.” “The problem with most people is … Continue reading Uptight

Legacy

I inherited- an imperfect world bloated complacence of privilege -challenged by aggression of less privileged -manned by mistaken humility of masses An imperfect world unbalanced by inequitable spread of natural inheritance -a right to dignified existence I’m troubled by the vision of what will I leave for my grandchildren? how will they answer this question … Continue reading Legacy

Poetic Eruptions

volcanos erupting inside me find relief in the lava that flows through my fingers on the keyboard from the pen or the paintbrush. It disappoints by not burning screens or paper not staining reputations not igniting repentance. I need a little more angst a little more anger a little more power to change the world … Continue reading Poetic Eruptions

OMG

“I have been commuting by this train every day, for the last six years now.” “Is there a special purpose?” “Do you see the bridge on the right? Somebody jumped off the cliff six years ago. I suspect it was not a suicide.” “Ohh! What clues do you hope to find now?” “I’m sure her … Continue reading OMG

Online

Faye is shedding copious tears.  “Can you imagine, the brute dumped me just before the holiday season. Now I don’t have a date for the parties I have to attend?” “How about shopping online?” She brightened up, “You mean those dating sites?” “What else? Our links to the outside world lie in websites.”    

No end

Alone in a foreign land, he does not know which numbers to call for help. He was here to spend the holidays with his son studying here, and help him tide over depression. His son couldn’t find a job with new immigration policies in place, and the education loan taken back home was to be … Continue reading No end