Opposites attract

existence makes sense when I prove a point negate a theory I say “unlike you, I believe in…” people applaud… I look fairer in contrast with your shades or my dark opulence stands enriched against your faded ineffectiveness I love you for being different it helps me find justifications to do whatever I like doing … Continue reading Opposites attract

Raison d’etre

No, we are not going to jump out… We just need to know your arrival by sight, smell or the sound of your car. We will then rush back to the entrance door, and position ourselves to jump over you. That’s not an attack, it’s an expression of love. We do nothing but wait for … Continue reading Raison d’etre

Dimensions of power

dense clouds in intriguing shapes transformed -almost invisible raindrops drenched minds and hearts   the ship danced over undulating waves of the ocean unware of secrets buried in watery depths   ice parted to swallow riders frostbites scarred skins covering conscience igniting action   water powerful in changeability threatened to extinguish raging flames of consuming … Continue reading Dimensions of power

Fame

sunrays slip to the valley -insignificant on cold-blooded, icy peaks of power   heroes turn victims as the weather changes -Fame has never been an easy business https://scvincent.com/2019/12/12/thursday-photo-prompt-chill-writephoto/

At long last…

“I will walk out of the house one day”, fumes the breadwinner of the family on encountering opposition. It is enough to shush others into an uncomfortable silence, knowing that they have to comply for survival. Mom is an example – she gets beaten up regularly for not doing things to his liking, but still, … Continue reading At long last…

The Magic Castle

The magic castle has been there since my childhood. My tiny feet were not strong enough to climb the hill, nor did we have parental permission to go there. We grew up with stories about the monsters that punished disobedient kids, the Fairy Godmother that rewards good behavior on attaining adulthood, the people who disappeared … Continue reading The Magic Castle

Lights and shadows

The city that never sleeps is buzzing with activity; the city provides livelihood if one is willing to put in the effort-and compromise with imposed lifestyles. Once again, I walk alone after a late shift at work, fearing for my safety and knowing I need luck to survive. Illuminated streets do not light up the … Continue reading Lights and shadows

Echoes

dreams echo every impression left on the mind during the day   dreams process impressions in weird ways -tell a story   dreams leave you free to accept to reject -choose your story   dreams show subconscious paths change – if you want a different result   echoes give time to listen to re-assess to … Continue reading Echoes

Addressing the Beast

it’s not a fig leaf you may not want to tear it down here’s a watchful eye which sees your dark soul cloistered in erroneous beliefs your primacy is felony but you strive hard to keep myths alive get entrenched further in cesspools of your own making   I would’ve welcomed you a companion, a … Continue reading Addressing the Beast

Inaction

 “I know we are not a predominantly agrarian economy now, and the cow is not so central to our system. Yet, it is the only emotional and religious force which can unite the nation,” said a leader decades ago. His disciples rule the country. Beef is banned. People who are believed to be dealing in … Continue reading Inaction