Having reached there after a long, hard struggle matters. It matters less that only the way ahead is visible, not the destination. Past experience says trouble can follow again. What if this path is not the right one? Is there an exit option available? Should he consult a few experts before taking the final decision? … Continue reading A step forward
We’re all born with a zest for life, but lose it over time. You still lend flavor, like rum-soaked orange rind adding a bitter touch to the cake. Experience enables better decisions. It’s only a matter of renewing perspectives with zeal. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/06/04/weekend-writing-prompt-262-zest/
The chamber is dark, but she can sense blood trickling towards the door. Her entire life is being streamed live by some unknown source … and yes, she discovers truths she had missed, or rather chosen to deny. She wants to make accusations, seek explanations or correct certain perspectives, including her own. But the grip … Continue reading Finale
“Do we really need this picture for the story?” The editor’s nose crinkled up in disgust, “The front view with lawns is far more appealing to go with his childhood pics.” Our next issue will carry the story of a celebrity recently killed in a shooting incident. “I believe that while dreams are constructed on … Continue reading Back View
“Do you remember how crazy he was about her, just a couple of years ago …. I’m taken aback by the venom he spews about her now, as if all the good in her evaporated in a storm?” “There you are, Julie …. We are unaware of the storms that pass through the mind of … Continue reading Emotional Intelligence
A sharp turn on the road, and I lose sight of you. I’ve never liked your ways of manipulating visibility. You appear, disappear and reappear at will. The manner and mode can change. It leaves so much open to interpretation. Do I need to travel to find you at some other turn? And succeed only … Continue reading Expectations Unmet
I refuse to switch off notifications, despite all the lessons on building focus and concentration and effective time management that you keep showering on me. I’ll still manage to complete my book, because I find something to inspire and give my thoughts a new angle. I’d never have been your father, if I hadn’t strayed … Continue reading Detours
The cop came to receive an award, followed by his sniffer dog. “Let the spotlight shine on the real winner today.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/05/14/weekend-writing-prompt-259-spotlight/
The meeting starts at 9.30 am. I’m late. The kids have to manage with takeaways. They love it, but I’m not sure if it is the right thing for healthy growth. I stop in my tracks by the sarcastic look in my boss’s eyes “You’re not the only mother out here. We need to run … Continue reading Modern Motherhood
It’s no mean feat to organize a high-profile wedding which will be talked about for months. 5 pm is a little too early for firecrackers as the sky is still sunny and bright, and arranging air conditioning for the large guest list has taken a toll on the budget . Confetti on the guests at … Continue reading Mega-weddings
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