Laws of Life

I looked around for the trophies the eminent lawyer had won in his long, illustrious career, but there were none. “You do believe in displaying evidence, don’t you?” Being his childhood pal, I could take liberties others were afraid, or too much in awe of him to take. “Do you see those two books in … Continue reading Laws of Life

Sculpture

every line and curve un-smoothness peeping from a polished exterior tells a story   it is a mind with peculiar neural pathways cross-connections fluid feelings that shaped it   what makes the sculpture unique is the resistance it offered what made the sculptor sigh and say this is not how I visualised it   it … Continue reading Sculpture

I did not mean to demean

I did not mean to demean your puny existence or make you aware of your hollowness when I shared my thoughts which were too lofty for all that you’d seen and experienced so far but believe me the intent was only to share not knowing that people who could share mind space are extinct now … Continue reading I did not mean to demean

A friend

“Pack your bags and don’t turn back when you cross the threshold.” “But why, Ted? I always thought we were friends.” “You will not understand what the word means.” “Well, if you hate me so much, have it your way….” Tears rolled down his cheeks after she left. He could never tell her that he … Continue reading A friend

Right Direction

It was a tough choice, but she had always done things differently.  Rosy decided to join the army after her husband Herbert became a martyr to the country’s cause. She was welcomed, and her decision glorified to start with. Gradually, the grim reality of the situation set in. Tears rolled down her eyes as she … Continue reading Right Direction

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #122

Reena's Exploration Challenge #122 Time flies. We are already in the seventh week of 2020. I've been spending time with houseguests, battling network failures after 9 pm, working weekeneds, travelling and taking compulsive blogging breaks. Welcome to the roller coaster ride with me! I find my creativity getting dimmed at times, but the desire to … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #122

I am no Atlas

I am no Atlas to carry the world on aching shoulders with bleeding legs   your insanity weighs heavy and I wonder for how long…   How long will I mimic Atlas why don’t I shed the weight and breathe free? https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/02/13/tale-weaver-262-carry-february-13th/

Machiavelli

“We’ve been in power for so long …. this electoral defeat is going to put us totally out of control.” “You mentioned working as a responsible opposition leader in your interview yesterday.” Even in my distressed state, the smirk on Anand’s face did not escape my attention. The sarcasm hurt, but he was the only … Continue reading Machiavelli