Poetic Expressions

poetic expressions drive imaginative interpretations Poets stage acts with elements of nature in lead roles evading judgement highlighting truth in circles and ellipses with linear impact   Weekly Writing Prompt #153 (5) Words: | VERSE | ROUND | TEST | FORCE | STAGE | Synonyms allowed

Fusion Food

    Chicken tikka with garlic mayonnaise Masala Pav with Parmesan multigrain bread Steamed Hilsa with sautéed Bok Choy and grainy mustard sauce Dosa Spring Roll Chicken Tikka Masala He was impressed with the contents of the menu card, till he looked up to find Amy smiling at him. “Are you new around the place?” … Continue reading Fusion Food

Professionalism

Whatever you term as rich experience also means that you have a mind of your own. We don’t really need people who can tell us what we should do. We have it all chalked out, and just need people to implement it. Efficient rookies you know, who can put themselves out on the block for … Continue reading Professionalism

Real Vacation

It was that time of the year again. The boys would be home from the holidays, and create a ruckus around the house. They drag me along for their silly games and picnics. I hate carrying heavy baskets all the time, and lounging on the prickly grass. The mug-heads think I enjoy picking up the … Continue reading Real Vacation

Little Star

Camera bulbs were flashing all around, but he was too busy enjoying his unexpected freedom. He was kinda used to the flashlights. Celebrity kids grow up with those. He was the hero of several fan clubs, Instagram and You Tube accounts, which he was unaware of. Technology, to him, meant pulling off Dad’s phone from … Continue reading Little Star

Unhealed

he’ll never know I never healed when he ran away on his heels   lanes of the past still call driving me around in late hours   peaceful slumber evades on moonless nights when I should have just lain in my grave   Saturday Mix - Double Take at MLMM The ‘Double Take’ challenge focuses … Continue reading Unhealed

As common as ….

“You embarrassed me this evening.” “Really? I thought it was more of a disappointment.” “With what?” “Unfulfilled expectations ... you wished that I tolerate your boss’s advances, so that you could rise in your career.” “Do you want me to stagnate where I am?” “No – I just want you to remember that fatal instincts … Continue reading As common as ….

Sun Burns

She was tough. She was indefatigable. She was notorious. She was the boss of an outfit described as mercenary. Yet, the courageous woman reporter of a TV channel showed the gumption to interview her. What makes you tick? I learnt early in life that fire needs ignition, fuel and oxygen to burn. There are plenty … Continue reading Sun Burns