Mindset

There are days when the white clouds look like flocks of birds, which will descend to destroy the flowers. Their menacing shapes symbolize evil, out to destroy happiness. I desperately want to spread a net on the flowers, or cover them with my body to protect. There are days when I think that the sky … Continue reading Mindset

Leaking goodwill

The Grartor party last year was akin to the Ashley Madison data leak. The organizers had laid down facts with proof on the tables, but remained invisible themselves. It led to a lot of speculation along with break-ups and heartburn. Who could be masterminding this? The guy I spurned in college, because he was too … Continue reading Leaking goodwill

Future

The media devotes more space to kinky behavior and displays of brute power, because ‘man bites dog’ is a story, not the reverse of it. Gamers get a chance to display more of what they consume on their newsfeeds, and then one fine day, they lay their hands on an actual weapon with fire or … Continue reading Future

Maps and devices

I don’t know what is insanity, and why do they call me insane. It just happened that the geography did not match the maps ingrained in my mind. I asked for the airfare in local currency, and people around me mentioned miles yet to be covered. There are no milestones in the sky, and I … Continue reading Maps and devices

Trimming the grass

The grass had not been trimmed for ages. They believed that it protected the house against evil. It did breed a lot of mosquitoes though. The health worker, Sara, who came to the village, to teach prevention of malaria found herself battling social evils instead. The campaign brought her face to face with an old … Continue reading Trimming the grass

Vacation

It had taken him a lot of money, travel and effort to realize that the word ‘vacation’ was a misnomer. It was only a replacement or a change or a holiday. A real vacation would happen only when he vacated his body. He wondered if he would still carry a few impressions then …..   … Continue reading Vacation

Senses

She had been working here for the last ten years, and resented the maintenance effort. Keeping the linen sparkly white and starched took a lot of effort. The crockery used was either white or transparent. Ron was particular that only the food and companions should leave an impression on the senses. Everything else had to … Continue reading Senses

Stays long

“I found a red scarf entangled in the trees here, in my cadet days. Taking it to its rightful owner, who was driving a few feet ahead, changed my life.” “So, you met your love here?”, my eyes twinkled with affection, as I looked at the man with snowy hair. “Yes. I come here so … Continue reading Stays long

She

“She has not come here for the last two nights.” “How can you say that?” ‘The lawn is covered with petals if she comes. The flowers can’t resist falling to meet her……” “Jack” barked the police inspector, “I need a witness, not a lover or poet.” “It was a New Moon yesterday….” “Gawwdd”   Twittering … Continue reading She

Un-bridged

There are victims of amnesia on the other side of town. The precious moments spent here are lost in the melee of development. Why don’t you cross over to meet them? I did, but claustrophobia drove me back. Build something here to attract them. I cannot stand their derision on things they don’t understand. The … Continue reading Un-bridged