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

Days gone by

A hand that held me showed me a mansion in the sky I lived with that dream In days gone by… A hand that clasped my wrist banged me against walls I lived with nightmares days did not go by… A hand floating away In blue waters He cried … but no response I think … Continue reading Days gone by

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #165

Welcome to winding up routines for 2020! We have got three more weeks to go. Time does not really wind up, but gives us these calendar breaks to reflect back and assess, analyse and plan ahead. What impacted our lives in 2020? A teeny weeny virus, and this will remain in collective memory for a … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #165

Do you ever think why?

Sunday Writing Prompt at MLMM Do you ever stop to think why a fleeting thought occurred and then the same person called? Do you ever wonder why you took a different route and saw something to change long-held perspectives? Do you ever think why power battles in the office are repeated at home -pushing you … Continue reading Do you ever think why?

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

Next Normal

A call for good meets resistance labelled quixotic do we accept mediocrity Inanity as new normals? Wake up, define the next normal before it’s too late… https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2020/12/05/weekend-writing-prompt-186-quixotic/

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?