Eden saw doubt in their trembling smiles, they never expected her to recover. She knew she will be shifted to a mental asylum soon. The family was already planning a life without her, rather a life without her bouts of insanity. She saw floating images from the past – moments of achievement, appreciation, happiness. There … Continue reading Asylum
“Anamika and Arun have decided to separate. Another fairytale wedding ends.” “I’m not surprised. There’s a difference between knowing, understanding and loving.” “One leads to another.” “No. We don’t like everything we understand.” “And what do you prefer?” “Being understood correctly, rather than being loved for the wrong reason….” It’s time to leave for work … Continue reading As romantic as it gets
I remember the shape of your ship sailing away on the horizon, turning dark, reducing in size, till it moved out of sight. We did not share the same space any more, and my daughter had no access to your world. Your responses changed from reassuring to tardy to silence - she was foolish enough … Continue reading Interpretation
It is not the same lock. I distinctly remember the brass lock I had put there. Twenty years have elapsed. Generation Next has taken over. But there are secrets I know – there is only one route to reach the treasure, and it can change lives. I’ll wait for them to come and ask. It … Continue reading Ownership
There is a name inscribed on each arrow – arrows that have pierced the softest part of my psyche. I count them every day, and remember the things that hurt me. I build an arsenal of my own – as a defensive measure. A mythological television show demonstrates to-and-fro fireworks , and their subsequent neutralisation … Continue reading Whose world?
It is the same beast again. She is known to be a strong woman, committed to her various missions in life. She takes enmity in her stride, and hurts just enough to make way for herself. There is no interest in the enemy after her work is accomplished. She has never felt the need, nor … Continue reading Psychopaths
He was happy to see white glistening skin peeking from black tights. Her face framed by lustrous hair and a hideous black hat looked beautiful in the backdrop of blue skies. He flew back and forth to check if she had wings. There were none, but the foolish creature perhaps nursed ambitions to fly. Those … Continue reading Unwanted
“Section 309 of Indian Penal Code says than an attempt to commit suicide is punishable with an imprisonment term of up to one year or more ….” “What are you reading?” “Isn’t it a draconian law? A person with no will to live is made to live in jail.” “The Mental HealthCare Bill, 2017 has … Continue reading What if I succeed?
“Do you know how much is being spent on your education?” It is the same dreaded voice. He hates to think that this unthinking monster is his father. “Fill up this form, only if you are sure that you will clear the entrance test. It costs money.” As he began the test, all words and … Continue reading Claustrophobia
“Nothing will happen till you learn networking and promoting yourself,” my business mentor shuts his laptop with a vengeance before leaving. A solution is needed without overhauling the entire structure. It needs to be something like an overbridge or subway or bypass road. And then, I need a plan to divert traffic. I trained as … Continue reading Storm windows
