I had been driving around in the wilderness for too long, with no directions. The sight of an inverted umbrella boosted my sagging spirits. Maybe, there was a brilliant, young mind at work somewhere close, who was on a network. If this was a dish antenna, there was some hope of being reconnected to the … Continue reading A new chapter
They are all people, who think and talk like me, go through the same trials and tribulations in life. They too, love their dog and hate their boss. Some entities invented various divides to suit their political purpose. And then, social media to serve a dual purpose -- feeding and bridging differences. Inspired by … Continue reading The Divide
SINK was the envy of all the women in the neighbourhood – ambitious, strong and successful. Most of them were struggling with single parenthood, broken relationships and difficult marriages. Secretly, she ridiculed the sympathy and support which they drew from the ecosystem. Why could they never be meticulous, perfect and organized? She did not like … Continue reading Envy
They sashayed down the ramp with promises for the future. Clad in funny outfits (unsuitable for the catwalk), they hoped that their ridiculous shapes would go unnoticed, and their gaffes forgiven. They had a lot to promise for the future, and wished to be evaluated on potential, not past performance. The audience cheered on with … Continue reading The Catwalk
I am and so I am Why I am? Cringing with discomfort, seeing through the disapproving glances thrown my way and wondering, if there was a better place to be. The past life therapist said souls are born and reborn in clusters, and we meet the same people over and over again. I’ve never had … Continue reading Incredible Blogger Marathon Challenge #1
The city was notorious for having the highest crime rate in the country. It was all attributed to cross-border terrorism. The local administration had received huge grants from the Central Government to combat terrorist activity. Plans were formulated and approved every week, but with no perceptible relief to the public. A convoy of police vehicles … Continue reading The Nexus
She stood upright, with the earth moving under her feet. She was the force which did not fear fire, flow with the floods or shake with the earthquake. All those who were fortunate enough to be on her team, experienced her warm protection and loving care. They saw the gentle, glowing light of a tall, … Continue reading The Chandelier
Those circus tents were back in town. The white, snowy exterior induced a chill in his spine. The tents used to be colourful in his heydays, to attract children to the clowns, animals and the artists in shiny costumes. He had spent the best days of his life, there. He shuddered to remember the day, … Continue reading The Circus
The hands look hardened with stress, more like a manual laborer’s hands, than a musician’s. Jack plays on to alleviate stress. The world had knocked him down several times. He had built hotels and homes, but was never invited to take a peek of the finished work from inside. He created comfort for others, but … Continue reading An appropriate platform
Tips and toes – Fingers and Feet – Fingerprints and Footsteps …… I wonder why language refers to achievements in terms of “footsteps in time.” Is it because they exert more pressure, with all the body weight that they carry? Fingers are more nimble, creative, refined and talented and can do so much, while feet … Continue reading Footsteps and Fingerprints
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