“Where does the glass end?” “Judge that by the objects on top of it.” “And also what lies beneath it … Glass lends easily to optical illusions, but photography is art of the possible. One should present imagination in a visual form, and leave it open to further interpretation.” The conversation never left me, when … Continue reading Surreal
The girl sways like a ballet dancer and throws a kiss in the air. Another figure inches closer, but is pushed down by that monster in an undefinable shape. The monster looks dense, as evil is difficult to decipher. The plant shivers in fright, till the pot falls with a thud on the ground. Actually, … Continue reading Screens
I took a course in spirituality. I’m at peace, as a divine light shines upon me, and highlights doorways previously hidden from sight. Of course, I would like to go to the other end, but I fall. The teachers say I’m not ready as yet. It will take some more cleansing, some more struggle to … Continue reading Business as usual
I consume content that I enjoy, and some that I don’t. I need those knowledge inputs to keep going, in a competitive universe. I use a green highlighter to recall all this stuff, when needed. It is spinach soup for the soul. (223 words) Twittering Tales #118
It is as tricky as a fairy tale can get. The knight in shining armor whom the fair maiden looks for, is hiding in a gift-wrapped parcel somewhere. But she will get him, only if she unwraps the right one in the first attempt. Are the other ones empty, or is there a surprise hidden … Continue reading Gen Z
I take all ten inkblot tests devised by Rorschach tests, and the results of only two come close to reality. It raises questions on reliability, and indicates a play on probability to get a near-right answer. The writer in me has found material to work on. What is the probability that a character will act … Continue reading Inkblots
Strange are the ways of the world ….. They needed a manmade material to protect Nature from being stripped and eroded, and they invented me. I was hailed as a life-changing invention. I was utilized in everything from containers to aircraft. Today, I am being blamed for not letting Nature breathe. Did they not foresee … Continue reading A journey
shoot the messenger or choose to believe in me I see other worlds sift out truth from falsehood only my color is dark … Haikai Challenge #68
The borderlands grow wider and wilder every year, as the dense fog obstructs vision. It is not a regular, seasonal fog. It smells awful, and is unusually thick with suspicion and distrust. Winter will give way to spring, but the fog is likely to remain. It obstructs budding new talent, who await their five years … Continue reading Foggy borders
A penny drops. But he does not bend to pick it up. He moves ahead to grab the gold watch on the mantelpiece. “He controls time now. He can choose to focus on certain parts, not necessarily in sequential order. Doctors call it selective amnesia or partial memory loss.” The seer’s words are ignored as … Continue reading Blackened mirror
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