Let it fade away

“Watch the scene that troubles you on that television set, beyond the glass screen in that long corridor. The image is shrinking, the colors are fading to black, white, grey and sepia, lashing raindrops through the window destroy the TV, it is covered with muck ….. it is disappearing, it is gone ……” The therapist’s … Continue reading Let it fade away

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 23

Welcome to Week 23 Eclipses are not new to the world. But there is something unique about each one of them. Most of them appear to occur once in 100-150 years. The universe follows its own schedule, and it might be slower or faster than our earthly systems. But it sells, when it is touted … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 23

Ranting along

The shadow of the building gets bigger, as my existence lies scattered on the grass. The brilliant species of Homo Sapiens has not been able to invent a man-made material for construction. They cannot comprehend my speechlessness, nor empathize with my pain. I am unable to tell them, that it will hit them hard in … Continue reading Ranting along

The Fourth Wheel

The wimpy kid leans in on the 3rd wheel, seeing a painless Heaven. The 4th wheel refuses to budge, as the doctors say, “There’s still hope.” He wants happiness – not hope. Shades of grey gather. It’s the end of the inferno, and the mountains echoed. Jesus Calling…. 4th wheel moves. (279 characters)   You … Continue reading The Fourth Wheel

I Wish

I wished for a loving wife fully devoted to me and the family, and perhaps, it was this desire that drove us both round the bend. Your brilliance could not be contained in a small home. You were born to fulfil a larger life purpose. We appreciated your talents, but still, obstinately wished that you … Continue reading I Wish

The Man Who Talked to Walls

The books on reincarnation by Dr. Brian Weiss fascinated as well as disturbed him. The underlying theory was that souls are often born in clusters, and your equations in this lifetime are influenced by what you have shared in the past. A few unfortunate ones are born outside their cluster, and cannot connect easily to … Continue reading The Man Who Talked to Walls

Three Perspectives

HOBO Hobo enjoys his celebrity status. Crowds are often warned before he enters a public place, and spaces magically clear up for him. Walking is meant for lesser beings. Hobo’s mother always carries him. He is the most loved creature in the world, as he sees ample love reflected in her eyes. She calls him … Continue reading Three Perspectives

Unconditional

Entering college was such a liberating moment. His childhood had not been smooth. His father was an army officer, known for his love of discipline. It reflected in the manner he treated his children. They were spanked for the slightest breach of discipline. Their mother watched them with helpless sympathy. Then, dawned the day, that … Continue reading Unconditional

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 22

Welcome to Week 22! There is something about the number 22 that makes me uneasy. I come across it frequently. I read somewhere that we should pay attention when numbers repeatedly appear in pairs. It is a message from the universe. I am writing this piece at the end of a rather difficult day, where … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 22

Revealing

The Pharaoh ripped off the bandages, and walked free after centuries. This had been his favorite path for a morning walk, and at first sight, it appeared that not much had changed. He wondered why his footsteps created a trail of light. Perhaps, it had something to do with his return from hibernation. He was … Continue reading Revealing