The art work of my life, my final destination I wielded the brush, the clear canvas beckoned But I needed a palette, and inspiration. You were my muse, so what? Beauty inspires, so did you. But was reality safe, as I painted eyes dripping Love? Nonet Inspired by Weekly Writing Challenge-73 Words: | LIFE … Continue reading The Muse
The tears flowing out of your eyes in your final moments still haunt me. You understood my pain, my grief, and my fear. I was terrified of losing you, of facing lonely evenings besides your garlanded picture on the mantelpiece. You were fully aware how emotionally dependent I had grown on you. You were also … Continue reading Precious
Life is all about living in compartments that we create or inherit or buy in return for money, success and fame. We choose barracks to hide and conceal needless fears and insecurities that we carry for no logical reason. One fine day we pack up and leave waking up to the realization of … Continue reading Unconnected
The battle grew thick and tension palpable with mystery. Cold war being a relic of the past muffled screams contemporary and a consummate act of mastery. Silent shots aimed but not fired ammunition hoarded Untested, untried. Who knows how, when, what will be required? The Why was pretty clear The walls of corruption … Continue reading The Silence of War
“Do you really have a choice? Jobs are scarce, markets stagnant With a rise in cost of living”. The psychopath rejoiced To see competent shoulders Slightly drooping. No response to messages goodwill withered away Logic unacceptable. Silence conspiratorial and eloquent with disapproval. “A dip in growth, costs are up”. He flung a paper … Continue reading Micro-aggression
Life’s not easy but there is no option. I have to live to survive to the best of my innate ability the training received and the scope of action. Life’s not easy but there is no option. Come snow or rain I move on neck deep in unfriendly environs. To stop means … Continue reading The Making of a Guru
I have lived and loved here I know the pattern in every leaf the life that water hides the fragrance of the soil the moss that grows besides. I yearn to know who invites me for a ride? My heart aches to explore new horizons the fantasy that carries me to a new world, … Continue reading Fantasy
Brushstrokes Created an idyllic world The one I always wanted Life does not suck. Positive strokes Enhanced self esteem The reflection that I created looked back at me, awestruck. Copy and paste On the painted art projections inspire many to look above the muck. Have I lived, pretended, inspired? Bag all … Continue reading Simulation
One road to safe anonymity Other a stormy path, down under Will she take the road less travelled, blazing trails like the thunder? Will she just exist, or choose to live Will she just breathe, or breathe fire? She was born to recreate destiny All roadblocks drew her ire. She walks alone, but straight She … Continue reading A Mission
Watch the bird in the cage sing with a dream in her shiny eyes. The spell of the melody makes it a matter of time till she flies. The keeper lets her go with awe too mesmerised by the talent he saw. He heard a song, saw a plea In the eyes that asked … Continue reading The Cage
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