Rethink

Carson pulled at his neck tie as the air became heavy with organ music and she approached clouded in white.  He had not intended this farce to attain the grandeur he was seeing. It was a contract - a marriage being solemnised so that he gets his share of the inheritance. Being married was a … Continue reading Rethink

A semblance of something

“It doesn’t feel nice to end on this note, but I have no option.” “What would you do, if you had an option?.” I can’t help but be impressed by her calmness in the face of a challenge.  “Perhaps, the same thing …” I try to match her equanimity. “Then, feeling nice really does not … Continue reading A semblance of something

A mix of both

We got back in touch after decades – a bunch of cousins who had shared some delightful vacations. It is a Whatsapp group, adorned by a pic of our grandparents. We named it “Sepia Tints to Ammonia Prints”, to symbolize a movement from past to future. It feels worthwhile to see achievements being shared, along … Continue reading A mix of both

Storytelling

You know my name, not my story. Do I really need to know? Not unless you don’t tarnish my name. There is a story behind every name. It is up to you, how you project it to the world. If you don’t tell your story, somebody else will. https://athling2001.wordpress.com/2019/09/30/jsw-prompt-9-30-2019/

Living with Insanity

I’m talking to you. In a moment, I’m not…. You are not there. I see you being transformed into a familiar, but horrific being – eyes bulging out, a disconnected expression, hands moving aimlessly in the air, clenched teeth and a desire to kill. I survive the night, live in hope of a better future, … Continue reading Living with Insanity

Transgression

The security checks are stringent, yet I put up with it to reach that building. I don’t know a soul there, but the windows it opens to other worlds are refreshing. Bodies become insignificant, as the vastness of the universe engulfs. I  hope now to transgress my smallness someday. (279 characters) https://katmyrman.com/2019/10/08/twittering-tales-157-8-october-2019/

Reassembly

I’ll follow you through the alleys, into the world that attracts you. I will knock on every door, peep through every window …. the hungry voyeur in me ready to pounce on every detail. I fear finding bits and pieces of myself there, but I’ll let it go. Those are parts I discarded long ago … Continue reading Reassembly

Rat Race

Yes. It is a race. Yes. I want to fly. On feet or wheels, getting pushed or jostled, being taken for a ride … Yes. I have to fly. There is no alternative. Life leaves me not many options. I will step on someone’s toes. I’ll scream if someone else does. Space is limited, and … Continue reading Rat Race

Rarity

“I saw a double rainbow here on my last visit, and I felt so blessed.” “That does not undermine the beauty of this one.” “I agree. Too many rainbows would perhaps undermine the beauty of the sky. Rarity has its own charm.” https://only100words.xyz/2019/10/03/three-line-tales-week-192/