I just happened to type out these lines – aimlessly, without a prompt or plan or intentional play of words. It might seem jumbled up, and may not make sense in the first reading. PROMPT 136 Anyway, the prompt is to pick up any one line (mention which one have you picked) or gist of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #136
The verdict is out. “All four accused found guilty, to be hanged to death….” The defense lawyer is defiant. “I cannot let four young people die for the sake of one girl, who was out on the streets in late hours.” A whisper in the crowd, “Is this man for real?” The nervous speaker has … Continue reading Volcanoes
Reena's Exploration Challenge #135 Exploration Challenge #134 brought in interesting perspectives for me. Reading about cosiness of a home made me question my own mental alignment. Am I the only one who sees the bleakness or starkness of the surroundings? Am I the only one afraid of getting lost in those environs? Am I the … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #135
Home is bliss, and will always be. But the starkness outside seems to destabilize mind-sets. The air I breathe for sustenance, water I consume, vegetation and meat I need for survival, all comes from out there. The house was furnished with great care to make it a comfy, soul-satisfying refuge, but the soul now wants … Continue reading Particles of Infinity
PROMPT #134 Happy Home Page on FB Image Credit: Happy Home Page on FB As usual, there is no restriction on length or format of the piece. Write a post on your blog, and copy-paste the link here. If you are choosing a pingback, please check if it has worked. There have been instances of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #134
I see engraved patterns of unusual creativity and exquisite craftsmanship. White-labelling came into existence, when identities were lost in smooth paleness of marble. Taj Mahal is but a sculpted grave, with souls of unknown artists scattered in the invisible graveyard. I don’t see pine trees and the water canal, but hear muffled sounds of creators. … Continue reading Taj Mahal
We lost two actors within 24 hours, in the last two days. Irrfaan Khan Irrfan Khan His international projects were The Warrior (2001), The Namesake (2006), The Darjeeling Limited (2007), the Academy Award winning film Slumdog Millionaire (2008), New York, I Love You (2009), The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Life of Pi (2012), Jurassic World (2015) and Inferno (2016). We lost him to neuro-endocrine tumors in the brain. Rishi Kapoor Rishi Kapoor He … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #133
I continue the poem after the first three lines Sometimes as an antidoteTo fear of death,I eat the stars. stars tell different stories not all nice but it keeps me awake all night to think to reminisce to dream Idly, I wonder if the other world is a better place and the stars testify … Continue reading Fear of Death
Welcome to another week of a cloistered existence! I do miss the fresh air, other than whatever can be inhaled in the balcony, but I don't feel lonely. Online and telephonic contact has increased, and creativity is bolstered by new situations and stories I hear about. There is television for updates, but tailored, partisan news … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #132
Welcome to a very different level of existence! Here, lockdown has been extended till May 3rd, 2020 and looks like it will be extended further. The problem of migrant labour wanting to go back home is getting acute. A religious congregation was held despite curfew orders, and the 1500 attendees are now spreading infection throughout … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #131
