Here’s another week that promises to be full of creativity and fun. PROMPT 104- LONG AND SHORT OF IT Here’s a rather long paragraph by Jiddu Krishnamurthy.. As one sat in the aeroplane amidst all the noise, smoking and loud talking, most unexpectedly, the sense of immensity and that extraordinary benediction which was felt at … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #104
bareness stretches to share hollow secrets with stark branches remembering lush green foliage that once adorned golden beams smile knowing – colors will change with every season, every dawn vain reflections know not they are not real the Lord and Master rests with a promise to return handing over batons to its beloved … Continue reading Deception
“You don’t look like someone who has waded through college years. But your grade sheets speak a different language.” “Grade sheets speak the assessor’s language. It is not a measure of my ability.” “Son, you will either be a great scientist or literary genius, or ….” “Or?” “You will trudge your way through corporate life. … Continue reading Experience speaks
“Why can’t you just mind your own business?” “I’m doing exactly that.” “By peeping over the fence?” “I need inputs from the other side to change colors.” Sigh! The business of some people…. https://patriciasplace.me/2019/09/11/in-other-words-spy/
“Isn’t it easier to increase font size on a screen?” “It’s all about reading between the lines.” “It can be done on devices too.” I suppressed a smile at my Dad’s stubbornness. He is a retired professor of psychology, and a writer of repute. “That’s too much of change and too much of manipulation there. … Continue reading Between the lines
“Non-compliance is a cardinal sin in this organization.” “I cannot commit a fraudulent act.” “You stand the risk of being terminated,” The stern looking secretary of the boss, perhaps had my best interests at heart. “I choose to resign.” “Are you sure?” “Yes, there are cardinal rules of existence beyond the confines of this office, … Continue reading Defiant
does a tear drop know what it holds what it means to the one who sheds it to the one who sees it? pent-up emotions contained no more? a sham, a manipulation, a cry for help? does an expression know its social acceptability its repercussions energy it transmits to the ecosystem? Does … Continue reading Tear drop
Life could have been simpler if there was a choice to die Games would be so much funif I could impose a tie I put in my best yet lose the game honors are inscribed but not in my name Death would be simpler if I knew I’m a soul Health will be … Continue reading Soul
“Whom do you love the most, Mom?” “See it in my eyes…” “In your shades, you mean?” “Yes.” “I see you. So you love yourself the most?” “Yes. I need to, to take good care of you. And I need to lead my own life too.” “Oh, that’s nice. But there is nothing on the … Continue reading Love the most
it is raining outside today I feel compelled to look inside storms raging - within and without I will fly on clouds - come what may tasting sharp thunder - I will glide just ignore the envious clouds Am I getting carried away? there are horses I cannot ride I'm feather-lite, winds have a clout … Continue reading I am a rock
