The guinea-pig

exotic smouldering passions crowd on a romantic tropical night, become a delightful duet.   the story begins the depths of an agitated state discovered a state of euphoria, excitement.   the secret of becoming one of a mind experimented eventually hit…….   This is a piece derived by erasing words from a story given on … Continue reading The guinea-pig

Politics

Politics drives a series of quotes to malign hair-splitting analyses of initiatives in your reign to pull you down. followed by invitations to align.   Power corrupts equally and absolutely so you shake hands with a desire to rule the Earth. and again blame another for all that ails home and hearth.   Inspired by … Continue reading Politics

The Stray

The stones pelted at him from the window pierced his soul as he recalled the guard’s role that he had played for the inhumans in that room.   Dogs live by ethics, humans follow no rules. They bite the hand that feeds And kill the heart that bleeds. Dogs devote their lives But to whom?   … Continue reading The Stray

The Portrait

Gloria put her ledger in the secret compartment, under the false bottom of her desk drawer. It was a rather strange looking corner for an artists’ abode. Brushes and a sinister-looking pot of paint were seen, but no palette or canvas. The compartment had a very surreptitious-looking handle, as if the artist was turning its … Continue reading The Portrait

Love in Circles

The quote is fairly simple. However, this inspired something else, and I take the liberty to mention it here. I received love to know what it is and transmitted it after absorption, internalization and personalization on multi-directional linear and curved paths.   You were heartbroken since love did not return on a linear path. But … Continue reading Love in Circles

The Muse

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

Precious

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

Unconnected

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 Silence of War

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

Micro-aggression

“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