"It is the construction next to it that will decide the fate of this building-appearing-to-be-in-danger." "What makes you say that?" "There are several towers in Pisa that lean, but the famous one is located next to the Cathedral." Three Line Tales - Week 104
“You love that dog more than you love me.” “You need to live with one, to understand how amazing dogs are. I wonder from where do they get that unwavering flow of devotion, love and positivity.” “We humans have a brain, and we cannot overlook the flaws in behavior.” “You are absolutely right. Hence, dogs … Continue reading Tiding over dry spells
I wonder why have I been invited to this derelict building. The instructions are clear. Enter the building through an entrance with an uneven shape. Take the staircase leading to the terrace, and wait. I follow instructions and reach the terrace. The sight almost makes me faint, but I am a hardened soldier expected to … Continue reading Unseen, unstoppable ….
This is where her destiny calls, and it scares me a little. My child will grow up, and enter the world of infinite opportunities. The ships, captains and marine life all invite her to come and explore …. and achieve something out of the ordinary. She is fascinated by water, and is being trained in … Continue reading A mother heart fears
“The tree that we so carefully planted is barren today,” a frozen soul whispered to another. “You changed.” “And you?” “We were unable to nurture the plant. The children have flown the nest. We are practically strangers to one another.” “Trees lend wood even after they are cut. We can have a great fireplace, where … Continue reading Thawing
“All happy families are the same, but the pain of each unhappy family is unique.” “I see a reversal of the popular saying here.” “How?” “All unhappy homes are equally dark. The level of transparency in happy families differs, and the intensity of light in the windows speaks for it.” (279 characters) Twittering Tales … Continue reading Measuring Happiness
When I saw it, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was all true. I had returned from Ahmedabad, after completing my premium IIT-IIM education, with a plum job offer in hand. This is the same garden, where Ritu and I had played our childhood games. It was unofficially official between the families that we would … Continue reading Barriers
"Take my two cents on this. There is something shady about those friends of yours." "Dad, you know nothing. They are a creative lot, and soon, we are going to be in the news." They sure were. Police dogs on a scent trail had reached their house. The musical band was banned forever. It was … Continue reading Silent tears
The young soldier’s wife broke down on seeing her husband with an amputated leg. He had suffered frostbite while serving in the Siachen Glacier at temperatures well below zero. Touching metal with bare hands could cause bites. Six of them would share a tiny igloo made of fiber at night, to keep themselves warm. Her … Continue reading It hurts….
Perspectives shape reality, and we write our own destiny. It is perhaps a hackneyed theme that I use so often in my speaking and writing. But, a writer writes the destiny of its characters. THE CHALLENGE Poetry, dialogue or any other format that you are comfortable with can be used to express the point of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 21
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