Yellow tent

During a session in neuro-linguistic programming, she was asked to imagine the peak of happiness, and visualize being swathed in golden-yellow light. It was like a magic bulb she was supposed to switch on in depressing moments, to migrate to a different mindset. It seemed like quackery, then. Fifteen years later, she had lost her … Continue reading Yellow tent

The WorkPlace Friend

We traversed the same road, same time the ride not always so smooth. one warned the other, of an oncoming ditch and managed to save many a glitch. But we had to bid goodbye- It was only a trip, my workplace friend! We shared the latest news analysed all possible views a shared background in … Continue reading The WorkPlace Friend

Reena’s Exploration Challenge -Week 48

Welcome to Week 48 Today’s challenge is fairly simple. Just use the given sentence somewhere in your piece – poem, story, anecdote, memory, quotation or anything else. You may choose to just take the theme, and not use the words in your piece. She walked through fire, but was not burnt by it……   LAST … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge -Week 48

Of paths and passages

shafts of light scattered like leaves opportunistic grass growing on moisture fail to define my path I know it lies elsewhere in the thick of woods.   Passages lead to predetermined destinations Paths build the traveller and create benchmarks   Thursday Photo Prompt #writephoto

Damaged

It was a boys’ night out, and they wanted to have some fun. They found a human body to play around with, to satisfy their carnal desires. The ambitious creatures used every trick in the trade to get what they want, and added a number to their manhood. Maybe, they were fuelled by a desire … Continue reading Damaged

Strange

The strangest thing I see in my neighbourhood are dogs. They are willing to love unconditionally, stay hungry if the master is not around to feed them and exist with the sole purpose of loyalty to a particular human being. They give happiness only by being what they are. Neither do they ask for things … Continue reading Strange

Tactless

  I’ve fought a lifelong battle with tact and diplomacy – which I am told one cannot survive without, in certain settings. It goes under the garb of etiquette, manners and emotional intelligence. I understand that things need to be put across in a manner others can relate to, without feeling devastated. I understand skimming … Continue reading Tactless

Sun N Shade

It was the last time that we were driving together to the beach. She had to catch a flight abroad on the next day, to pursue a course in photography. It meant separation. The path felt different. I felt trapped in my own life. Today is different, as I find my way to a yacht … Continue reading Sun N Shade