“The good life I once had floated away. Its remnants on the shore won’t let me start a new life. The salinity of experience does not allow.” Elaine was refusing an offer to set up an offshore branch of a large business firm. She was brilliant and well-qualified, but broken by vicissitudes of life. “Plants … Continue reading Seashore Palms
“Putting in extra effort is a sign of weakness … like those serrated blades in the fan. Those are not needed to cut through air.” “You never know. The air is thick with conspiracy and there is no temperature control.” “ wonder what all it cuts ….” “Cuts? Icy indifference and combustible temperaments can damage … Continue reading Blades
Grotesqueness overpowers goodwill. My affectionate gestures are spurned, as people move away from me. I don’t know how Little Jamie finds me interesting. He knows a little about dinosaurs, and explores the uneven contours of my body to add to his meagre knowledge. He speaks to me for hours, tells me about his teachers and … Continue reading Being loved
I received an unexpected call from one of my schoolmates. “My daughter and son-in-law are passing through your city, and are new to the place. They might call you if they need something.” “Sure”, I muttered through my breath, “they are welcome anytime.” My head was buzzing – a married daughter? He was not old … Continue reading Wastrel? No….
His smile was like some kind of magic. It reminded me of Linda Goodman’s description of a particular zodiac sign. They just have to say, ‘Pass the pickles please’ with a smile, and the pickle-passer is soon palpitating with interest. Anyway, I’ve learnt to decipher the intentions of people now. Smiles and words need to … Continue reading Unmoved
The lantern fish was holding a seminar for other species. “The bottom of the ocean has a temperature of minus 28 degree Fahrenheit, and you need to learn to survive it. We teach you another sport – use your lower pectoral fins as legs to walk on the bottom of the ocean, and explore it … Continue reading Holiday Resorts
She had managed the actor’s life for a decade, and was known to be his beau. His journey with her spanned the distance from a struggling newcomer in the entertainment industry to an established star. She was the creative director of his company, and managed all mundane matters from the shoots to his personal life. … Continue reading Mundane Matters
It was an anniversary they were celebrating together after a decade. The stage was set with candles, roses, music, good food and of course, his loved one. “You won’t believe how every pore of my being has longed to be with you through the ups and downs of daily existence….”, he whispered softly in her … Continue reading You won’t believe…..
The GPS says this is my destination. The messaging app says the person I intended to visit does not want me anymore. Life is a single device for manifestation of the self, but the applications are not always in sync. Three Line Tales #Week 117
“Why forest-bathing?” My botanist beau loved the idea of this impromptu trip, but was not convinced of the nomenclature- Shinrin Yoku “Because we do not have clean air to breathe in, in our citadels of development….” “The trees have purified the world for years, wherever they were allowed to take roots. We left them to … Continue reading Finally Convinced
