The shadow of the building gets bigger, as my existence lies scattered on the grass. The brilliant species of Homo Sapiens has not been able to invent a man-made material for construction. They cannot comprehend my speechlessness, nor empathize with my pain. I am unable to tell them, that it will hit them hard in … Continue reading Ranting along
The wimpy kid leans in on the 3rd wheel, seeing a painless Heaven. The 4th wheel refuses to budge, as the doctors say, “There’s still hope.” He wants happiness – not hope. Shades of grey gather. It’s the end of the inferno, and the mountains echoed. Jesus Calling…. 4th wheel moves. (279 characters) You … Continue reading The Fourth Wheel
I wished for a loving wife fully devoted to me and the family, and perhaps, it was this desire that drove us both round the bend. Your brilliance could not be contained in a small home. You were born to fulfil a larger life purpose. We appreciated your talents, but still, obstinately wished that you … Continue reading I Wish
The books on reincarnation by Dr. Brian Weiss fascinated as well as disturbed him. The underlying theory was that souls are often born in clusters, and your equations in this lifetime are influenced by what you have shared in the past. A few unfortunate ones are born outside their cluster, and cannot connect easily to … Continue reading The Man Who Talked to Walls
HOBO Hobo enjoys his celebrity status. Crowds are often warned before he enters a public place, and spaces magically clear up for him. Walking is meant for lesser beings. Hobo’s mother always carries him. He is the most loved creature in the world, as he sees ample love reflected in her eyes. She calls him … Continue reading Three Perspectives
Entering college was such a liberating moment. His childhood had not been smooth. His father was an army officer, known for his love of discipline. It reflected in the manner he treated his children. They were spanked for the slightest breach of discipline. Their mother watched them with helpless sympathy. Then, dawned the day, that … Continue reading Unconditional
Welcome to Week 22! There is something about the number 22 that makes me uneasy. I come across it frequently. I read somewhere that we should pay attention when numbers repeatedly appear in pairs. It is a message from the universe. I am writing this piece at the end of a rather difficult day, where … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 22
The Pharaoh ripped off the bandages, and walked free after centuries. This had been his favorite path for a morning walk, and at first sight, it appeared that not much had changed. He wondered why his footsteps created a trail of light. Perhaps, it had something to do with his return from hibernation. He was … Continue reading Revealing
"It is the construction next to it that will decide the fate of this building-appearing-to-be-in-danger." "What makes you say that?" "There are several towers in Pisa that lean, but the famous one is located next to the Cathedral." Three Line Tales - Week 104
“You love that dog more than you love me.” “You need to live with one, to understand how amazing dogs are. I wonder from where do they get that unwavering flow of devotion, love and positivity.” “We humans have a brain, and we cannot overlook the flaws in behavior.” “You are absolutely right. Hence, dogs … Continue reading Tiding over dry spells
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