Uncertainty

It moves from East to West or so I think, but are there trajectories I don’t see? It blazes through my psyche, burns consciousness as I struggle to make sense of it. Back on my feet, I await another night, another soil ….. and solitude to plant the seeds of thought. Will the seeds be … Continue reading Uncertainty

Heartwarming

Heartwarming brings to mind the 4 years spent with my dog love, Chappy… A few glimpses Scene 1 She is being cajoled to join us for the Laxmi Puja (a worship ritual) on Diwali, but no response. The noise of crackers outside created sever discomfort for her, and she was hiding under the bed. We … Continue reading Heartwarming

A reason to be

Souls talking to each other up there…. “I died of Covid.” “I died of Covid-phobia.” “I understand” (suppressing laughter), “what niggles you now?” “There are so many diseases out there. I missed a chance of dodging those.” “Let’s go back there and find a reason to live …. Sorry, a disease to be afraid of.” … Continue reading A reason to be

Brain fog

They found me in a village 14 kms away from the hospital. My covid-affected legs are not strong enough to walk the distance. I don’t know how I reached there. A white rabbit which kept jumping in and out in an unusual manner attracted the attention of the search team.  What if the rabbit had … Continue reading Brain fog

Nested

Gerd Altmann at Pixabay “Dr. Diana, did you seek permission from the clients before hypnotising them, as per professional ethics?” “They are not sane enough to decide for themselves, but benefit from the treatment given.” “I understand you wrote “Fairies on the menu tonight” in the invite for Dinner with Diana, and dressed as a … Continue reading Nested

Jackpot Dreams

I almost thought he would lose that day, and his jackpot ambitions would fall. Oh, did you? We went on our first date after the event… And I told you we would come with our children to watch this some day. Naughty you…. Your grandson awaits his turn to go with you. Oh, yeah….how I … Continue reading Jackpot Dreams

Summation of Life

“I have a clearer view of things now”. He was speaking with his eyes closed, and his favourite music playing in the background. “Are you ready to get the will registered?” His wife sounds impatient. “Not yet. But reading the book The Future of Your Money has given me immense clarity on what I would … Continue reading Summation of Life

Angel

The black dog followed them home, and then blocked their path. He wouldn’t let them open the door to enter the house. They had ignored him for sometime, but there appeared to be a message in his persistence. “Let’s follow him. He has something to show us.” Tina felt he understood her language, and started … Continue reading Angel

Whose traditions?

There is a distinct sense of unease around the oncoming festival. She knows that certain things can’t be done. “But we aren’t having any visitors”, said her husband, \’just cook and eat and decorate the house as you like. Post some pictures with a wistful write-up on social media.” “It’s all a joke for you”, … Continue reading Whose traditions?

In a trance

Dinner with Diana on Fridays was a ritual, inmates of the asylum had always followed …. some had to be wheeled in by attendants, in a semi-conscious state after medication, but they were all present. ‘You know what, the shots aren’t as bad as you think, and I like the way they put me in … Continue reading In a trance