Half-life

While others calculated my half-life, I made full use of the other half to blossom. There is no water in the pool, but I’m not a mermaid anymore. I’ve metamorphosed into human form, and developed a pair of legs. I can run and escape, before the half-life ends. full and final or still in transition … Continue reading Half-life

Curves and Dots

For me it was a room with a view – into the minds of writers. For all others, it was my grandfather’s dingy, old library with just a wall-mounted fan whirring away in sultry summer months. I remember neatly stacked books arranged on the shelves. A few of those challenged me with their Urdu script, … Continue reading Curves and Dots

Unanticipated

“What is the point in playing, when I can anticipate the other’s moves?” He often smiled in a derogatory manner, watching his siblings play. Twelve years later, he applauded in the audience, as his closest rival and twin brother received the National Award for his book. The rows and columns had been extended on all … Continue reading Unanticipated

History

“Vandalism has only rendered the statue headless. The persona with life experience imprinted on stone cannot be erased. I can see the pain, the scars and triumphs which moved the sculptor’s hands.” “I agree. History can be rewritten, not erased or undone.” (255 characters)   Twittering Tales