Eight steps past the menacing faces, I walk through the grass, with my boots strapped on. I would have loved to walk on the moist soil – barefoot – but insect bites lead to sickness later. A leafless tree stands defiantly alone, as green branches bend down to woo it. I am close to the … Continue reading The Drivers
Our mental maps come from experience, and beliefs ingrained from childhood. I never had an opportunity to question their validity. There was no need to do that. Honesty is a virtue. Nobody thinks about contesting the concept. Why should I? I saw a girl in dishevelled state running across the street. She turned towards the … Continue reading Updating the Map
I have seen this sign in five different places today. The neon signage is available on Amazon for $129. Beyond this sign, life is real hard-sell. Three Line Tales -- Week 89
Jumping into the water to end life was not an option. It would be unfair to his dependents back home. Lightning struck. He mustered courage to hope that clouds on his life would also clear. ….he would either live to tell the tale, or his family would document his battle with cancer. (52 words)
It was obvious that somebody had been looking for something, which was valuable. It could either be of material value, or hold a clue for the investigation. The cops turned the place upside down once again, but found nothing that spoke the language they were so eager to hear. The little mynah was the only … Continue reading Eager to Speak
Writing an autobiography is not an easy task. My existence is linked to many others. Do I have a right to reveal the role they played in my life? I checked into a hotel for a couple of days to write peacefully. I luxuriated in the solitude, and the pleasure of being served breakfast in … Continue reading Changing Perspectives
Is that a robot or astronaut discovering a will to exist? what power does the world see in their bonded life in their pushed buttons their freedom to reach conclusions, but not to act and choose growth Photo Challenge #184 at MLMM
I have learnt from life that the phoenix does not rise from ashes. It is a new being, with a new perspective. The soil is a springboard for life to emerge. The soil and manure remain unseen, invisible, unappreciated, but nevertheless, are a part of the existence of leaves and flowers. They manifest life in … Continue reading Ephemeral
Beauty spills out from my psyche into dreams bathes me in a glow the absence of it alarms showing a void within Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge #66
The patient was upset with the psychologist, “This is the tenth session, and I do not see any difference.” “Check the notes that we have both taken. You have discovered several hidden parts of your psyche that drive your behavior.” “I have made conscious efforts to correct the perspectives. Yet, the problem persists.” “As I … Continue reading Vicious Circles
