Are we living in a simulation? Are we not real? A close, intellectual friend of mine was furious at the insinuation. “It appears that idle minds do not have anything positive or intelligent to think about”, she opined. Well, the line of thinking did not appear to be useful. It creates questions on awareness, consciousness … Continue reading Consciousness
Alone
I cried only when pain turned unbearable No one was around to hear silent screams https://patriciasplace.me/2020/01/24/friday-5-lines-or-less-7/
Regulars
The patriarch’s death is covered by media as a social setback. He was a renowned philanthropist, who spent a lifetime in serving the less privileged. Backstage His signature is forged on nomination forms. Jewellery and valuables from his cupboard go missing. His kith and kin refuse to perform all the rituals related to death, for … Continue reading Regulars
Concealed intentions
lurking beneath lovely exteriors hiding behind fairy tales potential to mislead, contaminate healthy systems I spent a lifetime identifying and fighting concealed intentions https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/01/27/what-do-you-see-14-january-27th-2020/
Evolved
“I understand what you are going through.” “Really? Do you? You know nothing about the life I’ve led.” “True. I don’t. But I’ve lost a husband too. I pray that your husband is found alive on the accident site or in nearby hospitals, and life restarts for you.” “A restart is certain, but it may … Continue reading Evolved
Freshness
The notepad is carefully designed to offset greyness of the decor. Nisha needed a push to draw the window curtains open. Deepa’s thoughts wandered back to her college days, when a Maths professor, R.K. Talreja, not very competent in English would keep saying, “Open the windows. Let the atmosphere come in.” He was always the … Continue reading Freshness
Prize or Price?
“Can you stand straight, look into my eyes and talk? You are shaken up, you are afraid because you are no weak grounds. You do not have a case to present. I’d advise you to take a break, and come back to work after a fortnight.” The shaky, shivering guy left and the Boss smiled. … Continue reading Prize or Price?
Beleagured
I cannot tell youI’m afraidI dare not tell myselfI’m lonelyat the core…. A surge of passionswelling, swallowingleftover sanitythreatens to engulfmy voice I cannot tell youI’m not dumbI dare not tell myselfI lost my voicecrying hoarse…. I refuse to flowwith mainstream currentsBecome an obstaclefor influencers,powers supreme I cannot tell youI disagreeI dare not tell myselfI’m beleagueredwith … Continue reading Beleagured
Pond
I see a lotus in the pond swamping waters to make strong bonds submerged life now sighs someone down there cries but soon dies Truth absconds… https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/01/25/saturday-mix-lucky-dip-25-january-2020/
Reincarnated love
I used to spend an hour on this park bench every evening - petting furry creatures, feeding them biscuits, watching their competitive pranks, smiling and laughing a lot. I’m back there after a decade. The darlings do not come running to me. There are a few loitering around, who have to be woo-ed with biscuits. … Continue reading Reincarnated love
