“Isn’t it easier to increase font size on a screen?” “It’s all about reading between the lines.” “It can be done on devices too.” I suppressed a smile at my Dad’s stubbornness. He is a retired professor of psychology, and a writer of repute. “That’s too much of change and too much of manipulation there. … Continue reading Between the lines
“Non-compliance is a cardinal sin in this organization.” “I cannot commit a fraudulent act.” “You stand the risk of being terminated,” The stern looking secretary of the boss, perhaps had my best interests at heart. “I choose to resign.” “Are you sure?” “Yes, there are cardinal rules of existence beyond the confines of this office, … Continue reading Defiant
The sky outside is stormy and dark. Lightning flashes in the sapphire blue of your eyes. My palms and soles are cold. You are furious about something. The stewardess pours a steaming latte in the Styrofoam cup, and it wobbles a bit. Is it going to be my last sip of life? Suddenly, you smile … Continue reading Independence
Strings when pulled the right way, open windows to let in light …. Wait a minute, it could be dark fantasies, biting cold moments or hot flashes of evil…. What really matters – the time should be right. (200 characters) https://katmyrman.com/2019/09/10/twittering-tales-153-10-september-2019/
“Whom do you love the most, Mom?” “See it in my eyes…” “In your shades, you mean?” “Yes.” “I see you. So you love yourself the most?” “Yes. I need to, to take good care of you. And I need to lead my own life too.” “Oh, that’s nice. But there is nothing on the … Continue reading Love the most
Only I know what lies on the other side… Follow me, Only if you trust me … https://scvincent.com/2019/09/05/thursday-photo-prompt-poised-writephoto/
Tuberoses have an interesting name in Hindi – Rajnigandha (fragrance of the night – ‘Rajni’ is night, ‘gandh’ means smell). I always placed these flowers in the rooms of houseguests I cared about. It ensured a good ambience in the evenings, as we often spent the day outdoors. One such couple returned after years. “There’s … Continue reading The missing fragrance
Up here, I am in a rarefied zone, leaving behind the penury, subjugation, humiliation and discomfort. My feet almost not there, give way to wings and the push is provided by gods I worship. “We are your bosses here, not your damned conscience – you sold it to us anyway….” My feet long to touch … Continue reading Up here
“Why is the young man hanging from the window?” “Maybe he’s a thief. Maybe his girlfriend is in there.….” “But he has to get in or come down. I don’t see a pipe on the wall to climb.” “That exactly is the moral of the story. One should not climb on a moving base to … Continue reading Not interesting
“Get the black suits out for the funeral.” “Are you crazy, Tom? He is your father, and we are just shifting him to hospital.” “This plant had grown 55 inches in a day, when Mom passed away. It is again growing at a high speed. These tendrils are the tentacles of death.” “Letz throw it … Continue reading Tentacles
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