Transparency can save the world, as light will pass through unfiltered. The opaqueness of objects which causes partial reflection colors the world. Water objected, “I need to save the life inside from the outside world. So, the inmates cannot be in full view.” Sky intervened, “I cannot let the Gods be corrupted. Godliness needs protection.” … Continue reading Shades of transparency
Here lies the skull of a man, who got too big for his boots (actually, hat) and was banished out of the kingdom. His brain was too large, and he could comprehend matters in a jiffy. The King was happy with his performance for some time, but it rendered all the other courtiers useless. Certainly, … Continue reading Big Head
I wondered, or rather worried aloud why the train stopped between stations. It was a bomb scare. All rail movement on the tracks was brought to a halt till a detection squad arrived. The sniffer dog ran towards the suitcase, as if eager to meet a long-lost friend. He sniffed and sniffed, and moved all … Continue reading Worrying too much
Michelangelo and his famous sculpture of David were the sculptor’s inspiration – “Just remove everything that is not David.” He wanted to eliminate the impact of future environmental damage, but did not have the technical competence to do it. Acid rain, insect poop, burning of solid waste in the open, underground construction would all impact … Continue reading Complexity of Art
Why did you not report this earlier? He threatened to splash private pics on social media. What made you get yourself filmed in that manner? I did not expect him to resort to cheap tactics. I trusted him completely.. This is how the story of every crime against women begins …. Six Sentence … Continue reading Onset
Reflections in the glass, and the shadow of each leaf had a different story to tell – about the visitors to this side of town. It was not a very busy street now, except for that fateful night. An army stormed in to destroy all human life in sight, but took nothing. Did they come … Continue reading Shadowy deeds
You are like the breeze – always with me not leaving footprints, but I can see She sang on the recording device she always carried. The guy watching her from a distance thought that the footprints visible were too big to be hers. He looked around, but strangely, saw no other people or footprints on … Continue reading Strange
“We were all picnicking together, and moments later, he had pushed her in the sea to drown. He was well aware that Amy cannot swim…. ” the lady being interrogated by the police was visibly shaken. “What do you think could be the motive? Did you try to help?” “The blueness of blue, hardness of … Continue reading Suspect
“What is the point in playing, when I can anticipate the other’s moves?” He often smiled in a derogatory manner, watching his siblings play. Twelve years later, he applauded in the audience, as his closest rival and twin brother received the National Award for his book. The rows and columns had been extended on all … Continue reading Unanticipated
“Vandalism has only rendered the statue headless. The persona with life experience imprinted on stone cannot be erased. I can see the pain, the scars and triumphs which moved the sculptor’s hands.” “I agree. History can be rewritten, not erased or undone.” (255 characters) Twittering Tales
