She stood upright, with the earth moving under her feet. She was the force which did not fear fire, flow with the floods or shake with the earthquake. All those who were fortunate enough to be on her team, experienced her warm protection and loving care. They saw the gentle, glowing light of a tall, … Continue reading The Chandelier
Those circus tents were back in town. The white, snowy exterior induced a chill in his spine. The tents used to be colourful in his heydays, to attract children to the clowns, animals and the artists in shiny costumes. He had spent the best days of his life, there. He shuddered to remember the day, … Continue reading The Circus
The hands look hardened with stress, more like a manual laborer’s hands, than a musician’s. Jack plays on to alleviate stress. The world had knocked him down several times. He had built hotels and homes, but was never invited to take a peek of the finished work from inside. He created comfort for others, but … Continue reading An appropriate platform
Tips and toes – Fingers and Feet – Fingerprints and Footsteps …… I wonder why language refers to achievements in terms of “footsteps in time.” Is it because they exert more pressure, with all the body weight that they carry? Fingers are more nimble, creative, refined and talented and can do so much, while feet … Continue reading Footsteps and Fingerprints
I loved RainBow till I studied Physics. The charm of the rainbow gradually disappeared. The arc transformed into a circle of knowledge, and lost the open element of awe. I was picking up wet laundry from the clothesline, after a shower, rather than look for the rainbow. I am sure, RainBow was mighty disappointed, and … Continue reading Rainbow in the Puddle
I needed to incite envy, to arouse Ruby’s interest in me. I spent the evening dancing with Julia, though she was not my type pf girl. Who cared, as long as I succeeded? Ruby did not appear to care either. I walked out alone, crestfallen, not knowing which one was the ex. Inspired by … Continue reading After the Party
Oh My God! Why did Lily have to be so over-the-top with her declarations of love? I remembered that it was Valentine’s Day, and the boy on the street was coaxing me to buy red roses. They reminded me of blood, and my choked arteries, as I hid the angiography report in the drawer. … Continue reading Red
The bridal henna was fading away, but Kitty had not allowed my husband to come near me. It was a tough choice between love and loyalty. (135 characters) Inspired by Twittering Tales #16 by Kat Myrman https://katmyrman.com/2017/02/07/twittering-tales-16-7-february-2017/
Juxtaposition has always helped a writer, a politician, adman or anybody seeking publicity. Julia drew attention to the virtues of a woman, by finely defining the characteristics of the vamp. But, the writer in her got stumped. Did intelligence lie in being dumb, virtuous, articulate or interesting? The most successful characters were the ones who … Continue reading Juxtaposition
Susan Rooke insisted on placing the chair on slippery ground, and seating herself there, to keep an eye on her grandchildren, while enjoying the view of the sunset. On a fateful evening, the chair got washed away in the high tide, and Susan was never seen again. The children had been warned well in time, … Continue reading Folklore
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