Brats

That kid sitting in the shopping cart was both awful and awesome – for the manner in which he manoeuvred his parents through the supermarket aisles, to buy stuff of his choice. “Sonny, we can’t afford to buy all that in a week.” “You should have chosen to remain child free.” They were taken aback … Continue reading Brats

Ecstasy

ordinary is what defines extraordinary   festivals and feasts -happy breaks -being ecstatic to be savoured and remembered   we need to return at some point -not let it become an addiction -not let it become Ecstasy https://amanpan.com/2019/04/22/brewnspew-cafe-april-22-2019/

AI

“I don’t know if he brings wisdom from the universe, or is a student on a research project. But we have a lot to learn from each other.” “The first lesson you need to learn is not to let the other rule. It’s ok to be a subject of research, not an object to serve.” … Continue reading AI

Now what?

They do it all the time. Buying patterns are carefully scrutinized to design the future marketing strategy. Only that artificial intelligence is not as brazen as this, and the air around shops is not sprayed with disease-producing viruses. Looks like they are inventing some unheard-of, new disease to boost sales….. https://sundayphotofictioner.wordpress.com/2019/04/20/sunday-photo-fiction-april-21-2019/

Antique shop

The mirror changed my life. As night fell, and the lights were turned off, I heard voices floating through the room. I would have brushed it off as an overactive imagination, till I heard a distinct sound of thumping, and asking to be let out. I was careful enough to wake up my partner first … Continue reading Antique shop

Transparent

He yapped incessantly about the new house he bought, expensive gifts he surprised his wife with, and the freshly engineered net-worth statement he submitted to the bank for a business loan. I did not look impressed. Actually, I tried my best to, but my disapproval of his inefficiency, his corrupt and womanizing ways showed through. … Continue reading Transparent

Learning

I came, I saw, I thought I conquered The world remained so indifferent -eyes shut   i put out my hardest best a few smiles, some accolades I got   i strived hard, a little more there was always so much to learn -I’m glad   i observed, I analysed i chucked out – all … Continue reading Learning

Callow

is it fascination or hallucination I’m young, I don’t know   is it worship or relationship I’m young, let it all flow   just an appreciative token I’m heartbroken I’m learning, I’ll let it go   I know what I need No fancy or greed I can wait, I’ve to grow https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/music-challenge-48-show-me-what-im-looking-for-by-carolina-liar/

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #83

Welcome again, and always to this space, which has become sacred to me! You may not see it in the same manner. And why should you? Each of us has our own unique perspective on the world and its interesting contents. PROMPT Picture Perspective FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS There is no restriction on the length … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #83

Rooting

Heaven-circling desiresdefying map-backed wisdomrise above precincts of humanityattempt to attain moon-blown divinity.Enter the Sundarting out million tongues of firevelvet dreams juxtaposedagainst regality of truth-giving new dimensionsredefining ambitionrewriting dreamsriding on whispering windsfalling on rain-soaked dampnessRe-emergenceof desires closer to earth-a seed becomes a treemobility-challengedbut nurturing all that fallsin its radiusa shade that nurtures-fire-purifiedwith an expanded sense of … Continue reading Rooting