voting rights are illusions of power in common working hands backstage manipulations make democracy a farce keep masses busy invoke suppressed emotions instigate battles they manage wealth of nations we debate inanities politics needs funds business demands high favors manipulations they laugh at our ignorance all the way to acquired wealth Haikai Challenge #59 … Continue reading Tentacles of Power
suspended hearts in-between state of acceptance or rejection not wanting to be friend-zoned but keeping options open youth masters the art of balancing translucence in emotions with practical interests (29 words) Weekend Writing Prompt #79
The word I came across is 'Narcissim'. All of us are narcissists to some extent. Only the extent differs, and makes a difference to the people around us, as well. It controls the extent to which they find us lovable, endearingly tolerable or intolerable. Writers cannot help, but be narcissistic. A writer can see his/her … Continue reading Narcissim in Writers
What happened? Don’t you know? Why would I ask if I knew? What were you thinking when you humiliated me and made me feel guilty in every manner possible. I did not even know the term ‘emotional abuse’, but I learnt … and more than that… Cut it short, baby! What is it that you … Continue reading What happened?
The festival was extra special this time around. Her husband had splurged on the best of everything for Diwali, and the children had an excited look pasted on their sweet faces. She couldn’t deny being happy …. but she sensed a dark secret somewhere, which the illumination could not cover. The Anti-Corruption Bureau guys were … Continue reading Lustre
PROMPT Here is a complex thought for you to decipher. Choose a part of it, if you so desire, and use it as an inspiration to write your piece. In the immensity of consciousness, a light appears -- a tiny point which moves rapidly and traces shapes, thoughts, and feelings, like a pen writing on … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 61
angst of fire molten lava dripping shapeless stinging tears I blow candles and sing a song Happy Birthday ….. cakewalking another year feet battling porcelain bases I spread sweetness around the core gets eaten away Reena's Exploration Challenge #Week 60
The chill in the air is symbolic of the underlying fear. The horizon will turn dark earlier than usual. The Sun may become a rare visitor. Who will uphold the truth? The starkness of branches is a reassurance. It represents the bare truth, shorn of all foliage – frills and fancies. Lack of warmth may … Continue reading To blossom again
“Is this your plan for the public meeting I’m scheduled to address? I don’t see chanting slogans, music or dance anywhere.” “Why do we need that for a speech?” “Synchronized sounds or movement align a person’s mindset to the crowd. Is there anything better than music to lift spirits up, up and up … as … Continue reading Synchronization
intensity of red, infinity of blue dwarf myriad colors of Me green envy interrupts the purple that I want to be Three Line Tales
