End of an era

The green cushions are gone, so are the stuffed animals. I had taken away the lights adorning tree branches. Mother didn’t know I would grow up to be an animal rights activist. She enjoyed the hunting trips with her husband, and the subsequent exotic meat parties so much. Both left for their heavenly abode, within … Continue reading End of an era

End of Trust

“Rage becomes Her”, says an author “Useless display of anger”, you think Men were created to rule Patriarchy is threatened, but it preys – not protects Usury veiled as patronage stands exposed S---  hits the fan, and cultivated masks drop -to damage trust   Challenge at Weekend Writing Prompt #77

Stuff of Dreams

lovely silky comfy dreamy woven a few lovely, dreamy thoughts into- Love! your silky, comfy garb   Saturday Mix at MLMM Challenge Write a Tyburn A Tyburn is a six line poem consisting of 2, 2, 2, 2, 9, 9 syllables. The first four lines rhyme and are all descriptive words. The last two lines … Continue reading Stuff of Dreams

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 59

Welcome to Week 59! I have money on my mind. Putting odds and bits and people together to launch a startup called MoneyGoalz is occupying all mental space. There are times I think about taking a break from blogging, and then, think again that I need it as a diversion, to keep my sanity intact. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 59

Needs

“My art has been praised in many circles, but it has not fetched me money,” I sensed a tinge of sadness in his voice, as he continued to stroke the canvas with his brush. It was beautiful to holiday at the same place where we’d first met, but Harry was now an embittered man. Yet, … Continue reading Needs

The Giver

Here, I am face to face with one of the evolved souls in the world, looking at me in anticipation…. I wonder if it is a sin to spell God the other way round, or should I just see it as the same stuff being put together in a different way. I know I’m very, … Continue reading The Giver

Ordeal

Sam does not understand  the concepts of dressing. The shoes are sexy, but need a matching handbag for a well-coordinated look. And then, that dash of red in the lip color and neckpiece will complete the look. I did not realize how long the very enjoyable ordeal was. I swear I did not hear any … Continue reading Ordeal

Indicative

dampness describes concealed whirlpools underneath overthrowing dreams Set of haikus in the prompt falling sick on a journey my dream goes wandering over a field of dried grass * lying down with quilts over the head such a cold night a rainy day the autumn world of a border town © Matsuo Basho (1644-1694) (Tr. … Continue reading Indicative