Days gone by…

It was a busy day in office, as the Managing Director was visiting. The premises needed to be spotlessly clean, all reports ready and the housekeeping/secretarial staff on call. I bumped against someone, speeding through the corridor in my new suit and high heels. The gentleman stopped, held my elbow till I regained balance, and … Continue reading Days gone by…

Topsy Turvy

It happened fifteen years ago, and it happened again – despite the toxicity of verbal duels that took place back then. A zebra never changes its stripes, and her brother-in-law could not stop dominating and interfering with others’ lives. What takes her composure is knowing that he is not a bad human being. He just … Continue reading Topsy Turvy

Dilemmas eternal

I can touch the sun and not get burnt but rainbows distract   should I create history or give in to impulse? How should I act?   dilemmas eternal - the sun winks at me rainbows display eclat   my palm extended I want to hold them both but the mirror cracks…. https://scvincent.com/2019/08/22/thursday-photo-prompt-mirror-writephoto/

Colors

unseen future scares or beckons I’ve got glasses on colors to be reckoned   colors to be reckoned so prone to change with light I absorb shock, see darkness I reflect vivacity to feel bright   I reflect vivacity to feel bright but for a short duration… there’s a whole spectrum in there to spark … Continue reading Colors

Before being weeded out…

The flowers were blooming, and the bees kissed them every now and then. Weed knew that life was short, and he would get uprooted by the gardener on the weekend. It had happened to each one of his brethren. The scenario changed as Dawg walked in, looking unwell, but sniffing at each one of them. … Continue reading Before being weeded out…

Riding on fame

The stallion could not believe his luck. The celeb offspring was amidst them, and would ride one of them soon. He was the one who had carried the child's father on his back, and made him think he was a star. https://only100words.xyz/2019/08/22/three-line-tales-week-186/

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #101

You made my week, friends! A BIG THANK YOU for all the good wishes I received. PROMPT Moving on to this week, here’s an image prompt…. Artist - Anastasia Elias Image Credit: Anastasia Elias The interpretation lies in your imagination. For the device readers which can’t decipher an image, what I see here is a … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #101

Waiting

My fitbit shows the blood pressure rising. Nobody likes to be stood out. The least John could do was let me know the reason for delay, and at what time should I expect him. To add insult to injury, his phone is switched off. The bugger has lost his next increment. I’m his boss …. … Continue reading Waiting

Once again

The gawkiness of childhood left behind often generated a ‘Was that really me?’ feeling. She blamed the lack of sophisticated parents and a nurturing environment for it. The question she asked herself with embarrassment, was soon replaced with a “Is that really me?” It was again the environment -the psychopath boss and toxicity of a … Continue reading Once again

Carriers

cutting across wind, clouds I ferry passengers to destinations   I change every moment someone boards, or alights at different stations   regardless, I move on with my face in place concealing emotions   bonding, unbonding seething inside with unanswered questions   will they disappear at the end of a journey or change locations? https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/08/18/sunday-writing-prompt-train-ticket/