I escaped superficiality, on experiencing the depth of pain. I was compelled to delve in, and find the source. Why does my mother hate me? Each humiliating episode of sarcasm, rebuke or feigned disappointment stands sharp and clear in memory. At that time, I did not know what emotional or mental abuse meant. Today, I’ve … Continue reading Dark depths
“Mr. CEO, why was no action taken against a sexual offender in your team?’ “We received no complaints.” “Are you aware that three women from his team have quit, without having another job in hand?” “They must have had their personal reasons.” “Is it true that your secretary had complained about the said person’s behavior, … Continue reading Do you take responsibility?
“A new outfit covers all damaged parts, but unpeeling of facea reveal pain. Anyway, eyes stop at curvatures in the body – who looks at faces these days?” “I’m swathed in bandages. Someone once planned to bring me back to life, but the scene around is not encouraging. I don’t want to return….” “Do you … Continue reading Incarcerated souls
There were memories of good times spent together in that collection of old records, and our dear old friend Laxminarayan refused to part with the treasure trove. A visit to his place was incomplete without listening to a few of his favorite ghazals. He sounded low on the phone today, and we knew it silently, … Continue reading Digital gift
External influences are getting stronger day-by-day in the garden. There are new stories, new technologies, new teachers, online manipulations which shape the personality of children. The Fairy Queen calls a meeting with her courtiers to formulate a strategy. “It is a matter of survival. We stand a risk from being wiped out of human imagination. … Continue reading Emergence
“Can we meet every Saturday?” “You never gave any inkling you were so into me.” Her smile was infectious, and eyes mischievous. “I like the way you tackle problems head-on, something like Scarlett in Gone with the Wind… “What is the problem you’d like me to solve?” “It is just a nesting instinct, not a … Continue reading Instincts
A sigh escapes my lips as I glance at the kitchen sink. There is scattered evidence of my wife’s culinary experiments, and past experience is bad. I wonder what awaits me at the table, after a tiring day. “What’ve you been up to today, honey?” “I’m starting a new business.” “Hope it is not related … Continue reading All things culinary
have you ever been there where you wanted to be then hated it? have you ever been caught indulging in a secret rendezvous wanting to be in the spotlight then caught unaware have you ever welcomed help out-of-the-blue with gratitude have you ever felt warmth of light where ignorance dwelt https://katmyrman.com/2019/11/05/twittering-tales-161-5-november-2019/
“Long after you are gone, you will be remembered for the patterns you paint on the sky with colors of hope….” “Wow, Linda, you are becoming a poet….” “It is the impact of your company.” Her smile is lovely, and can light up a million hearts. What a cruel joke of destiny that she can … Continue reading The Baton
In a city this size, every year, hundreds of husbands walk away. Kids leave home. Wives escape. People disappear. I wish I could blame the government or natural disasters or climate change. But truth lies elsewhere. What is it that makes relationships so painful? How does hope wither away? Why do they think leaving home … Continue reading Those who left
