A Bollywood superstar mentioned his experience with his children – the ones who are growing up won’t talk, and the bubbly youngster all of five years old won’t listen. Another friend of mine shared that a Whatsapp message asking them to do a chore, works faster than screaming your lungs out. “I am your mother, … Continue reading Keeping up
rereflection of externality in netherworlds of subconscious create personality Three Line Tales
browsing the web blank pages spring to life interwoven chunks of filtered reality blind me to true stories In other words, browsing at Patricia's Place
“How can a space be so expansive at the top, and so claustrophobic on the floor? I can barely breathe…” l said, looking at the teeming crowds around me, “Why should it be so? Breathing gets difficult on rarefied mountain peaks. You are in the mainstream hub.” I thought my companion was getting philosophical, and … Continue reading Unaware
I am the spirit you wanted to be but my intensity scared you away fire of truth scalds, not just brightens the waters of consciousness are deep fear co-existence on two levels? live not just in between, but everywhere where authenticity lights your soul unafraid of repercussions on earth I have found all pervasive ether … Continue reading Ether
dateless moments zooming across radars of memory coming alive with familiar voices reverberating in forgotten accents fluttering pages of faded calendars abstract antiquities timeless art it is raining ghosts tonight in a hunt for roots JSW Prompt 280518
The stains appeared to be indelible. They were gradually turning into scars, reminiscent of oppression, etched deep inside her soul. The cat’s insouciance tried to tell her, that guilt was misplaced. She was a victim, not the criminal. But the eyes that looked at her were still hungry. The creepy touch of hands that explored … Continue reading Final Revenge
The bride bid farewell to her husband with tearful eyes, and hope in her heart. It will just be a short while before the army Major was allocated family accommodation, and she’d join him there. She looked at the casket being carried out of the plane. It carried the body of her beloved. He had … Continue reading Journeys
verbosity is not about details or pedantics it conceals ignorance, deep unrest with cheer uncalled for bonhomie I avert glances of consternation with a valiant effort and blabber on. A soulmate voices concern What’s troubling you? and I break into tears Tuesday Chatter Weekly
slice of life stories create awareness of concealed issues concerns voiced highlight significant trivia Colleen's Weekly Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge 87
