"Did Draupadi really not tie her hair for 13 years, till her humiliation was avenged by the Pandavas?" "It doesn’t really matter. She has picked up arms to avenge her own humiliation." "It makes sense. Why depend on those who are subject to political manipulation?" https://only100words.xyz/2019/06/13/three-line-tales-week-176/ P.S. Draupadi is the principal female character in the … Continue reading Draupadi today
The shrink often feels he should instal a wash-basin near the couch, like the dentists do. People spout so much of venom and bitterness here. I remember he pulled a gun at my mother and said ‘It’s either your daughter or your belongings’…. And my mother walked out of the house holding a three-year old … Continue reading My revenge
“Ikigai is a beautiful concept, but I could never reach the center. Life is not so well-balanced.” “What is your advice to youngsters choosing a line of work?” “Let your work have a bit of everything that’s you, though all may not be profitable lines. There is always something to soothe, when the markets sting … Continue reading Plan B, C and more…
No. It’s not about you. That was just me - seething inside with rage at your barbed innuendos, controlling the desire to pour water on your passionate demands after a battle of stinging words and setting the breakfast table, as if nothing happened last night. I wish it was a nightmare, but it isn’t. I … Continue reading Latent heat
Dawn is the most peaceful part of the day, and I choose to be out – walking on a path strewn with autumn leaves or snow or spring flowers. All carry different messages for my day ahead. Crazy me – I pick up a leaf and write a poem on it with the permanent marker … Continue reading Mediums have a voice, not words
“How’ve you turned so dark?” “I decided to get out of me, and stop obstructing myself. Whatever remains is just beauty and light, and a path strewn with flowers.” “I can see a new face growing on you.” https://katmyrman.com/2019/06/11/twittering-tales-140-11-june-2019/
Plop! She woke up from her reverie with the sound of a ball creating a splash in the bucket. Her toddler was at the game again, and the two older ones about to return from school. She rued about the disappearance of eight years of her life, as she lay the table with snacks for … Continue reading Being Mom
“Breathe in, breathe out, you’ll be okay.” “I’ve been doing that all my life, so, don’t give me that crap. ” She sounds offended, so I decide to change the topic. “Did you see Mrs. Kapoor in hospital on the way?” “Yeah, I did meet her son, but she is in a coma.” “There is … Continue reading Exercise
“This house has been deserted for more than a decade. You’ll need to clean cobwebs before any investigation takes place.” “Who waters the plants? They all look fresh.” “That is the story in local circulation. The house is believed to be haunted.” “Oh, those caring souls in there must have green fingers.” His sarcastic voice … Continue reading Myths
digital libraries bring so much at our fingertips but joy of fingers brushing accidentally on the book covers shy glances exchanged before moving away exchanging books meeting again to return those -Disappeared forever… https://katmyrman.com/2019/06/04/twittering-tales-139-4-june-2019/
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