He could see the place teeming with hungry, young students– his younger self intently watching Norah eat. This was the only joint he could afford, and his hunger was more for Norah’s company, than food. He visualized the young faces mature into adults, settle down in cosy matrimony, raise a lovely daughter …. it was … Continue reading A parallel journey
Welcome again! Coming straight to the prompt this week ….. Here’s the picture and the lines. Feel free to write whatever comes to mind – poem, story, free format writing, personal reflections, memoirs, anecdotes -- and link up to this post. LAST WEEK’S ROUND UP Hecblogger at http://playingwithwords.blog/2018/03/30/decoding-love/ Michael at http://summerstommy.com/2018/03/30/reenas-exploration-challenge-week-30/ Eugenia at http://amanpan.com/2018/03/30/incomprehension/ Reena … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 31
Oh, it was that pesky creature rearing its head again ! Amar fingered the wearable device that he had carried on his expedition. But, he failed to decipher the number of weeks, days or hours that he had spent in this timeless state. There were no calendars or clocks in this part of the universe. … Continue reading Bottomless Pit of Ignorance
Dreams of a lifetime vanished in thin air, as you walked past with your magical gait. I needed oxygen to live, and I tried to bottle up a bout of fresh air, and own it forever. Alas, it was never meant to be …. you left as you came in. Three Line Tales
“It is not safe outside. Stay put here …” there was urgency in her voice. I knew what was coming. “What makes you think so?” “Look there”, she pointed towards the open key hole in the door. The door had certainly seen better days. “I see the blue expanse of the sea….” “Shhh…. The giant … Continue reading Grey horizon
“The business is spiralling towards success, and all credit goes to this brilliant team here….” The hall was filled with applause, as the baritone reverberated across the audience. I couldn’t help but notice that some smiles on the dais looked decidedly strained. I voiced my doubts in a whisper to my neighbor in the front … Continue reading Illusions
At the end of a long and tiring day, he scanned phone messages, while walking in the parking lot. “Taking a different route every day keeps your mind agile….” read a social media post. But, not finding the car at its usual spot just numbs the mind at this hour. It was silent agony. (280 … Continue reading Agony
“When are we going to have enough money to be on that boat?” Alan was disappointed on being left out of the fun. “How good or bad is the camera phone you borrowed from your brother?” His companion was perhaps, smarter. “Why do you ask?” “Shoot a video, while they are still visible. I will … Continue reading Second Life
She desperately wished that he would grow up. He had remained rooted to his childhood after crossing half a century of life. She saw him calling up the genetic family and childhood pals to chat about inane stuff, after she had informed him of her internal bleeding. She did not fear a fatal illness or … Continue reading Fixations
The horse came back alone, with an intense and pleading look in his eyes. The Queen knew that he was sent back by the Master with a message. His loyalty was unquestionable, unlike the other advisors who surrounded the King. She knew that the King was in trouble, and had sought help. She ordered the … Continue reading The Horse
