Contrast

I obey the master but never speak he is the blaster   I was silenced with the turn of a knob perfect control on his heartthrob   a metallic lady running silent, running deep, and obediently violent   I turn to face him at his will he pulls the trigger as usual, to kill   … Continue reading Contrast

Time

Time held captive by history books calendars and clocks, claimed by inflated egos as their golden eras of personal achievement.   Time struggles to be recognized as a flowing stream where denizens of the world step in and step out leaving it unlabelled, undefined.   A child waits for liberation of time to let the … Continue reading Time

Logic

A session on Memory Training is on. What is your date of birth? 22nd January, 1987. You were born on a Thursday. The hall reverberates with applause. Later in the hotel room, I ask my fellow trainer, “Why do you need to pull ribbons out of a hat? We are training the students to improve … Continue reading Logic

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 17

Welcome to Week 17! This will be the simplest and easiest prompt we have done so far, and yet, will reveal a journey. My take Past - My resume line Professional banker with cross-functional exposure to Channel Management, Product Management, Branch Banking, Business Development, HR & Training Present I am a Coach, career counsellor, trainer … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 17

Mischief

Santa’s red bag was full of shiny chocolate wrappers, just that there were no chocolates inside. The task of distribution was delegated to the fairies this year, as the kids loved them more. The elf was tired of being in a subsidiary position all along, and collaborated with Santa. Fun times ahead…. (52 words)   … Continue reading Mischief

Ominous

“The moths around that street lamp give me an ominous feel. Don’t they know they will get torched?” “Perhaps, they do. But they cannot overcome their natural instincts. Just like a lover does…..” Bob looked at me dreamily, as his voice trailed off. It was his manner of expressing love, as he downed his sixth … Continue reading Ominous

Dark Memory

It was a silhouette she could never forget. The raised curve on the man’s head indicated that he was wearing a hoodie, as the opaque figure blocked all light. The liquid in the glass belied the owner’s dark desires, as it allowed light to filter through creating beautiful patterns. She had identified him correctly in … Continue reading Dark Memory