“It doesn’t feel nice to end on this note, but I have no option.” “What would you do, if you had an option?.” I can’t help but be impressed by her calmness in the face of a challenge. “Perhaps, the same thing …” I try to match her equanimity. “Then, feeling nice really does not … Continue reading A semblance of something
greying temples sagging skin erect posture walking tall disapproving glance at a teenager passing by -hands gesturing in rejection of roadside ware curled up nose, frown on the brow -turning back to look for something he can criticise, once again… a lifetime of achievement watered down on the bylanes of life searching … Continue reading The Critic
I’m talking to you. In a moment, I’m not…. You are not there. I see you being transformed into a familiar, but horrific being – eyes bulging out, a disconnected expression, hands moving aimlessly in the air, clenched teeth and a desire to kill. I survive the night, live in hope of a better future, … Continue reading Living with Insanity
see huge giants with feet of clay to their music –the whole world sways I see those to be kept at bay getting away, getting away… cheap metal is treated as gold many futures they keep on hold undeserved success makes them bold don't close and fold, don't close and fold catch them, … Continue reading Stop Them Now
Most of us are crossing over from one season to another, in different parts of the world. Some may travel to other parts of the globe to escape the harshness in one. It is nice and predictable. It keeps us busy preparing for the next course of action, and yet another. What happens when we … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #107
“I saw a double rainbow here on my last visit, and I felt so blessed.” “That does not undermine the beauty of this one.” “I agree. Too many rainbows would perhaps undermine the beauty of the sky. Rarity has its own charm.” https://only100words.xyz/2019/10/03/three-line-tales-week-192/
There is a battle of wills – between the carved out path to success and a value system not in consonance with the same. It is not a head-on collision which throws me off, but an overarching cover which hampers flight. Fight as hard as I may, the cover is rooted somewhere deep inside me, … Continue reading Flying dreams
What is that mask you are wearing? I asked you to dress as a scarecrow. Is that how all men see women? Why do we get into feminist arguments all the time? We are dressing for a theme party. I chose ‘Mermaid reversed’. It does not fit into the given theme. Watch the male interest … Continue reading Mermaid Reversed
The sky is so clear after several weeks. Vale smiles at me, as he looks up. I can’t recall when did I see him smiling last. Life has not been easy for us, but he will never know. He blames us for the unrest he feels within himself. He has reacted adversely to his mother’s … Continue reading Mirage of clarity
nonsense masquerades as humour on celebrated platforms sensibility mourns untimely demise of word-gems framed in exquisite jewels peddled as poetry abstract beauty gives way to crass in-your-face monstrosities pick up a book on the way home it may be the antique you sell to host a comedy show https://dversepoets.com/2019/09/26/meet-the-bar-metaphorically-speaking/
