Stepping out

Sharing a contribution from https://playingwithwords.blog/2020/06/11/%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%b0-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%95%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a5%87/ to Exploration Challenge #139 English translation given here A desolate city this… thoughts scared of expression   There is poison in the air thoughts dying of asphyxiation   I feel claustrophobic, but How do I stop thoughts of liberation?   Who knew what was is in store Just this thought … Continue reading Stepping out

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #139

Reena's Exploration Challenge #139 PROMPT #139 Quarantined Thoughts is the theme. It is not necessary that the words are used in the piece. Your interpretation or reflection on the words is enough. As usual, there is no restriction on length or format of the piece. Write a post on your blog, and copy-paste the link … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #139

Mind games

Circa 1990. The trade union leaders are protesting against some perceived injustice. A few officers have been suspended for inappropriate conduct. I find a surge of emotion rising within me, on hearing the chants of unity and fighting against injustice. A few months later, I join the Human Resources Department, and see the union leaders … Continue reading Mind games

On the brink

It is the last day of chemotherapy. Her energy is drained out, but she is not particularly keen on going back home. “Your family must be waiting,” says the nurse smilingly as she helps Esha with her wig. “The concept of family is such a big myth, when you can’t think alike. I found the … Continue reading On the brink

Silence

The silence is unnerving. It is also something I’d always longed for, but never thought I would have. I see shadows emerging from the other end. They look like me, but are wedded to silence. Then, she appears- looking rather pale and ghostly, not the woman I loved and missed so much. I’m surprised at … Continue reading Silence

Forsaking the unknown

Did she really want worship while living a suppressed life? wistfully she saw girls jumping around  rising up to meet the sky scaling up dreams on the way How she’d have loved to be commonplace, ordinary with no expectations or conduct restrictions Alas! A life not meant to be  the princess lies buried here for … Continue reading Forsaking the unknown