Frameworks

We are given a framework of life in the years of growing up – it outlines history, expectations, dreams. Then we move back and forth to find a comfortable slot to rest our feet. We rationalize our actions by correlating it with one of the pieces in the framework. We blame someone else for being … Continue reading Frameworks

Color of dreams

my innocence walks ahead of me beckoning, reminding all that is lost and all that is added wisdom acquired in the intervening years a journey of intrigue many lifetimes lived in one I lost count of time in the sound of footsteps chasing shadows colors of dreams flying with non-existent wings   (278 characters)   … Continue reading Color of dreams

Lake of Frozen Shadows

“What are these red and blue reflections on the surface of the lake?” “This is the Lake of Frozen Shadows. It is believed that some divine souls once sailed on the lake, but never returned. Images of their shadows are frozen on the surface.” “Can we go boating to have a closer look?” “Boating is … Continue reading Lake of Frozen Shadows

MISSION

PROMPT RESPONSE One road to safe anonymity Other a stormy path, down under Will she take the road less travelled, blazing trails like the thunder? Will she just exist, or choose to live Will she just breathe, or breathe fire? She was born to recreate destiny All roadblocks drew her ire. She walks alone, but … Continue reading MISSION

Rollercoaster ride

waterfalls of time un-drying, unstoppable never turning back absorbing  the soluble you and I enjoy generosity then flow along to experience cruelty banging ourselves against big stones finding strange objects to be owned or thrown we alter states, as the Sun moves an adventure in every breath - Do the Devil and God live out … Continue reading Rollercoaster ride

Vanishing species

A wildlife photographer captured the beauty of the tiger’s graceful leap in the air. There is considerable rage amongst conservationists on her state-sponsored killing. She killed humans, but only to defend her cubs. A few days later, the cubs were found in a forest and ‘rescued’ by human beings. There is speculation that they could … Continue reading Vanishing species

Dark lanes

I switch on the light in each room. I saw luminous layers of stories being overshadowed by telling tones of voice, negative nuances in expressions and multiple masks. The dark lanes of memory are alive once again, but happiness has given way to pain. I don’t need this. Illumination of the path ahead is possible, … Continue reading Dark lanes

Balance sheets

“Only accountants know why goodwill is assigned money value on a balance sheet.” “Every smart businessperson and fraudster knows. It is a cover for the bad times, when a scam is exposed. People cannot digest things, which go against their beliefs, even if those are true, and shirk it off as somebody’s vested interest.” “Well… … Continue reading Balance sheets

Corridors … and then there’s the sky

whispering windows invite a peek into insanity fascinating different levels sublime opportunity with maligned community How minds function differently - parameters of society cannot hold a few to ransom - moron’s glee or frivolity genius-ness of levity   MTB at dVerse - Quintain Picture credit: Prachika Saxena