Common sense

“The birds know, the pumpkins in the field know…” “What?” “The secrets hiding behind the bushes ….” “And how do we know that?” “Simple, Mama … walk over to the other side of the tree.” My little one can sure apply common sense to fairy tales. Reading out a story is not fun anymore. (277 … Continue reading Common sense

Burnt out

The night’s still young revellers wild, callow what awaits them at the next turn  …. Who the hell wants to know? They enjoy life… Early success, early burnout nothing left to boost sagging spirits beaten hollow chickens come home to roost They regret life (44 words)   Quadrille #67

Terrorists Born

It is a shocking sight for us. A ten year old brutally slits the throat of a grown man. There is a strong logic behind it. Brutality will by and large, become a part of life for him. The terrorist trainers know that. That is why they catch them young.   BrewNSpew Cafe

Escape

“The guy will come to clean the tank today. It is my chance to play dead and escape.” “Don’t be silly, girl!” The coral reef spoke for the first time. “You will not survive outside water.” “Aaahhh! That’s the power of bonding…. The guy understands our language. He will carry an open bowl of water … Continue reading Escape

Hunter’s Moon

The Moon somehow sparks poetic imagination more than the Sun. Power invokes devotion and subservience, whereas gentleness of moonlight invokes romantic passion in creatures of the night. The moon touches in a sort of clandestine manner, be it the ocean waves or human lives. It is a secret to be nurtured in the darkness. It … Continue reading Hunter’s Moon