Fixations

She desperately wished that he would grow up. He had remained rooted to his childhood after crossing half a century of life. She saw him calling up the genetic family and childhood pals to chat about inane stuff, after she had informed him of her internal bleeding. She did not fear a fatal illness or … Continue reading Fixations

Who lives in there?

Do not be too generous a host. Your body is the temple that houses your soul. Take care of what lives in there. Emotions are liquid, emotions are your response to external stimuli, emotions are palpable, emotions are real and tangible as you feel them in your body. The external manifestation of emotions is behavior, … Continue reading Who lives in there?

Haibun

A Haibun it is for me – a prose/poetry format that offers full scope for expression. I enjoy where it takes me. At times, I write the culminating haiku first, and build up the prose later. Variations like prose and poetry sandwiches, alternating verse too, work well. Poetic prose is different, but can be woven … Continue reading Haibun

The Horse

The horse came back alone, with an intense and pleading look in his eyes. The Queen knew that he was sent back by the Master with a message. His loyalty was unquestionable, unlike the other advisors who surrounded the King. She knew that the King was in trouble, and had sought help. She ordered the … Continue reading The Horse

Cart before the horse

“I need to enrol for that class. Finger speed matters in whatever we do.” My son was taken in the by the fancy ad placed on the front page of newspapers. “Sure, you must join. I just want you to develop other faculties alongside.” “And which ones are those?” “Feet fly either to achieve something, … Continue reading Cart before the horse

Redefined

contrasting colors and textures help one to establish unique identities with juxtaposition   we need the opposite to tell define inscribe see, what we are at the core it’s all that matters   the line that defines us is also what separates us from the rest of the whole parts redefined   #Writephoto by Sue … Continue reading Redefined

The Lonely Seeker

Where do I go from here? stretching like a seer I find no-one near there’s nothing to add cheer.   It’s a cause I hold dear look within thru’ the year but remain a human mere shedding a lonely tear   I am not a god here path ahead is not clear and yet I … Continue reading The Lonely Seeker

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 30

Welcome to Week 30! 30 is growing up. 30 is the connecting point between the follies of youth, and a dawning of what seems like maturity. With corporate spans turning shorter, 30 starts a reverse count – how many years more to becoming the CEO? Or where do I go from here, if I am … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 30