What’s it about love?

An early morning article says that love is not an emotion, it is a mental drive – similar to the ones for success or wealth. Some call it a chemical high. Some fanatics decide to incarcerate it in the boundaries of social structures. There are greater fanatics who declare that they live and breathe only … Continue reading What’s it about love?

A chilly night

There was a deathly chill in the air. The leaves peeped like frightened lambs from under the snow. The moon looked a pale yellow, as the street lights cast reddish shadows around. Inspector Sharman stopped in his tracks. The shape of the mound of the snow suggested the presence of something suspicious beneath it. “Officers, … Continue reading A chilly night

Colors

all about romanticism magic expectations fierce emotional intensity Red   contrast it with delicacy cute babies, magic dreams romance extending to adulthood Pink   magical adult comfort in just companionship now romance extending to friendship Yellow   Weekly Tanka Prompt #Poetry Challenge #Week 84

Who has your back?

I was created from a battle of egos – between a God and Goddess who became my parents. I was gifted with the strength to take on supreme powers of the universe – the Creator, Preserver and Destroyer. Yet, it was a sleight of hand that killed me. I was restored to life by the … Continue reading Who has your back?

But ….

The signs have added on over the years, indicating that tourist inflow to the city has increased. I am happy that a few faces who had migrated to the city for jobs have returned – to find prosperity in their hometown. One face that I cared about is back. But… he is not alone. (276 … Continue reading But ….

Forgotten Pages

A set of two BUSSOKUSEKIKA [575777 syllables], or a Quadrille (44 words) as you like it.   forgotten pages dropped on a life’s journey fluttering in the wind will come back to haunt some day framed in the consequences of belief, thoughtless actions   fluctuating shapes characters in the drama laughing at wisdom experience murmurs in … Continue reading Forgotten Pages

I’m Feeling Lucky

I flutter with anticipation of new adventures unforeseen journeys twittering tales harrowing news companionship dissenting voices   all in that uneven box we call the brain neural pathways determine thoughts or I shape those to recreate my life   Google murmured as I opened it today   (44 words) Quadrille #50