Corridors … and then there’s the sky

whispering windows invite a peek into insanity fascinating different levels sublime opportunity with maligned community How minds function differently - parameters of society cannot hold a few to ransom - moron’s glee or frivolity genius-ness of levity   MTB at dVerse - Quintain Picture credit: Prachika Saxena

JSW Prompt 11-20-2018

She turned back to look at the building which had been her alma mater. She had attended the convocation ceremony with her parents. A sophomore had blossomed into a scholar here, and now she had to find her way in the world outside. Soon, the institution was caught in the whirlpool of the #MeToo movement. … Continue reading JSW Prompt 11-20-2018

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #64

Welcome to a festive season! It is the time for us to go home, or welcome people home. Or just find that place within ourselves we can call home.  There are some people who induce that feeling in us of being home. There are times ideas come home to us – as if they never … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #64

What lies beneath?

light, sound, sun and speed enhancing silvery streams what lies beneath the dark stones interrupting maiden dreams? weaving uncertainty- in intermittent joys and pain what lies beneath the dark stones slippery paths, mossy veils? caught in whirlpools, I fear monsters throwing me off gear What lies beneath the dark stones? Atlas balancing the Earth…   … Continue reading What lies beneath?

Who watches TV?

“Watch where your adspend is going, guys… Who watches television in the digital era?” “Who reads newspapers? But getting at least one copy is a habit households have not given up, and millions are spent on print ads. Similarly, every house needs a TV set to fill up the digital silence, and moving images/sounds program … Continue reading Who watches TV?

Answers

Falling step-by-step, one at a time, he felt he had no option but to surrender to gravitational forces. He needed the salary to keep kitchen fires burning, and he did whatever he was asked to do – suspending better judgement and his values. Temperatures in his township lowered, and he saw everything freezing. What if … Continue reading Answers

Who?

Do past achievements insulate a person from being held accountable for further misdeeds? Do lesser mortals not have the right to question abuse of authority? Whose image is maligned, if wrongdoings are highlighted – the accuser as troublemaker, or the accused as being bereft of values? Do the viewers gain or lose by taking sides? … Continue reading Who?

Hurricanes

It is a series of haiku/senryu .... blown away by winds carefully constructed thoughts what defined me outlines etched with the ink of desires on mental landscapes fluidity shocks solid ideas, concepts move away from me further, farther and deeper in oblivion changing perspectives what’s imperative for my survival now is reconstruction   Heeding Haiku … Continue reading Hurricanes