After the Moon and Mars, this is the third planet discovered and captured by us." "Do you think you are a reincarnation of Columbus? This is America, the country where we were born and raised." "Look at the landscape around. We separated from the rest of the world with our policies, and then, were annihilated … Continue reading Where Are We?
“Pick up any 3 cards to reveal your future.” "I see my future lying in a heap there, as disorganized as your cards are. Each card sends a negative message. I refuse to accept it.” “Some are positive. You need to try.” "I will let them follow me into the future. They will choose me.” … Continue reading Confidence
It is not easy being a solo traveller and female. It is not at all easy being in a foreign land, and not knowing the local language. In this outgoing culture, there were many people who expressed interest in knowing more about me, but I instantly withdrew into a shell. Metaphorically, I disappeared, as I … Continue reading Mission accomplished
I came across an interesting piece and style of writing by Rob Brezsny. The art of expanding a word or idea or concept into more, performing a surgery on it and expressing it only as a writer can – is not only commendable, but something I bow in reverence to. DEFINITION: THE FEAR The fear … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 42
Jeff stood on top of the barge, bidding a silent goodbye to the city. Venice would soon forget this cruise passenger, who wanted to leave a mark on someone’s heart, but failed. She had failed to turn up. Meanwhile, another petite figure walked across on the Grand Canal Bridge, from Venice train station to Piazzale … Continue reading 1980 BC
“I work for Brand Shahrukh”, declared the renowned actor Shahrukh Khan. Polished exteriors and edited highlights make them the grand success that celebrities are. I felt the rawness of my authenticity turning and churning inside uncomfortably, with an externally imposed sense of inadequacy. Six years later, my hands tremble as I receive the National Award … Continue reading Face behind
Thoughts fly at a speed higher than the car I am riding in. Figures and structures on the sidewalk look blurred, as I try to click a picture of memories. Yes, memories of the days I spent hanging around here. There is not a single familiar face who would recognize me. And who has time … Continue reading Sometime, somewhere
I see questions in the eyes of the stray puppies and cat I feed, as we pack our stuff to move to another city. They refuse to eat, and keep moving around our feet. I see them following the car, as we finally lock the house, pat their heads and leave. “Who will care for … Continue reading Unspoken
“I’ve seen the sun and moon trapped between these wires. Now, the clouds are getting asphyxiated.” “Clouds move with the winds. Why should they feel choked?” “What will happen if one of them gets electrocuted on the go? Will that result in lightning and a storm?” “Where do you get these ideas from?” “I’ve seen … Continue reading Imagination stuck
The pictures of the robotic rover looked different. Was Opportunity captured by aliens? Was a dust storm raised on the Red Planet to cover the surgical strike? What or who has taken its place? I looked guilty, as I recalled a face I dumped there on my first-ever mission. She had sprouted technology, instead of … Continue reading Dumped
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