May you grow up to be wise May you bust some lies Tell the young how you lived Loved, lost and learnt lessons Tell the young what awaits them Pitfalls of possession or aggression May you grow up to be wise May you bust some lies Times will change… you’ll know You will … Continue reading May you grow up
threatening gestures uncalled-for aggression worlds withdraw into their shells out of orbits- not yet… who will recognize monstrous anti-gods? when the search for God has led nowhere so far, not yet… who needs an argument before they even form a point of view? so deep, scary … not yet I look into the … Continue reading Not yet
I watch with horror fake vulnerability -being donned as armour or a deceptive cloak to win trust To be accepted or liked I need to look like them pretend – that I think like them, am one of them… How often is the world misled by a genius conman -or deprived of smart … Continue reading Insights
Welcome to a week of transition! The weather is changing. A cyclone that was expected to rock our Diwali festivities took a detour and moved elsewhere. A terror regime has ended, hopefully bringing peace to Syria. The Western world celebrates Halloween (parts of other worlds too), compelling a rethink on what certain masks or symbols … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #111
"I never knew setting up an old age home in India, can be so lucrative. This is the land of joint families, where elders are cared for at home." "Well, there are not many families around - just couples spending their golden years alone." "Cultural changes are sweeping the world," a sigh escaped her lips … Continue reading Homes
"Wow! What a beautiful backdrop!" "It is a labor of love. I can't wait to see you crooning to a full auditorium." Three hours later, the audience was shocked to see the dark shadows traversing the stage. Somehow, it spelt terror. https://only100words.xyz/2019/10/31/three-line-tales-week-196/
flicker of an eye arched eyebrow hands covering mouths ignoring what I like -concealed hostility smiling eyes comforting touch supportive acts agreeing nods -silent companionship fleeting observation unnoticed, lost in the bat of an eyelid I wonder if it happened -enriching moments tiny units build mindsets deeply entrenched in subconscious … Continue reading Fleeting
“I like the idea of constructing something on a grave. It shows the world does not end – someone else will replace you.” “Hmmm… thoughts of recently retired people…. Letz place flowers n leave…” Dad died a day b4 my son was born. The tombstone carries a picture of his grandson. https://katmyrman.com/2019/10/29/twittering-tales-160-29-october-2019/
I strive to find the ground I left behind – then wonder if it ever existed. Psychic perceptions have left me dangling between two worlds. belonging – neither here nor there accepted – neither here nor there Can I blame them for not knowing what I do? They are happy in their un-knowing state, while … Continue reading Dangling
The festival of lights leaves darkness behind – piles of waste, regret of things undone, unfulfilled wishes, comparison with celebrations in better times. It is an exercise in meaninglessness. She wonders about the fakeness of pretty masks, and hollowness concealed by colourful decorations. “It is all because you don’t absorb positive things. They just bounce … Continue reading Barrenness
