I try to find a pattern in the randomness. Is there a message hidden for someone? Was it meant to cross the barriers of language, culture and time - if someone sees it long after the imprints were created? Palms, thumbs, teardrops, jellyfish … certainly something to do with aquatic life ….or just the uncontrolled … Continue reading Reading too much
He will not let me go near the water. He's a dampener on my excitement, though I love him so much... The loyal soldier understands and follows what my Dad told him to do .... keep me safe, as they call it. https://only100words.xyz/2020/08/06/three-line-tales-236/
It is the most difficult part of life - watching you unwind after a day that was not spent with me, knowing fully well that decisions taken during the day impact my life. My strength is being a mute witness to everything that transpires in your most intimate moments - in your mind, on your … Continue reading Behind the scenes
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA “The kids love playing here, but I’m afraid these wagons will become a criminal den. Need to be moved outta here.” "These wagons are part of history - some legendary movies have been shot in these.” “Really? Where are those actors who starred in the movies and shot their action scenes? Does … Continue reading Moving
A funny thing happened on the way to the laundry today. The colors from the threads I don, slipped out of my grip and started flowing through the streets. I tried to catch a few, but they looked unfamiliar. Red was not a pure color anymore. It got contaminated with my emotional states - anger, excitement, … Continue reading Purity
It was the morning after my wedding. I walked up to the terrace, dressed in bridal finery - glass bangles and silver anklets. My husband was busy feeding a large brood of pigeons. “Hey, move back! You will scare the birds away.” It was the first shock - to know that his priorities were peristeronic. … Continue reading Priorities
Lush melodies drew her to the door of the lounge, the friendly smiles enticed her inside. Life was ripe for a new turn anyway, but this was different. The music, the food, the ambience was all out of this world. She danced away the evening with a few people who took a fancy for her. … Continue reading Life Positive
“The Gift of the Magi” by O.Henry was a lesson in gifting. The writer’s intention may have been completely different. It is difficult for a girl to give up her crowning glory to buy a gift, more so than it is for a man to give up his inheritance. I think about the story more … Continue reading Gifts
“Showers have a way of inspiring creativity. It starts from the washroom, and moves on to downpour from the skies.” He stopped writing, as the door opened with a bang. Who could just barge in, in a lockdown? The sight of the visitor made him stop in his tracks. Opportunity had knocked, and a fresh … Continue reading Showers Galore
This is the window to my soul. Today, I’ve found the keys to the conscious and subconscious and unconscious scripts, I could not decipher earlier. Today is the day of emancipation for me. Today is the first day of the rest of my enlightened life. I would have kept rambling, if they had not asked … Continue reading Today
