The Fallen Pharaoh

His appearance was unkempt, with a faraway look in his eyes, as if he did not belong. It was the prison guard who told me his real identity. I looked again. Did I see a tinge of regret or repentance? Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Students of Shakespearean literature would have seen many … Continue reading The Fallen Pharaoh

Flavors of Life

FICTION The sensation of flavours released in his mouth was unprecedented. The chef was compelled to review his opinion about his own cooking prowess. Unfortunately, the septuagenarian owner of the diner was illiterate, dumb and deaf. (35 words)   COUPLET The treacherous beauty of stuff that make you salivate Soul submerged beneath extra pounds, but … Continue reading Flavors of Life

A Twist of Fate

Today, I consider myself fortunate to meet that fossil strolling around in the park. How I hated the parched skin, baked in the sun, at first sight! She had spent her life working for animal welfare, and working in open farms. She asked for help in taking a stray dog to the vet, and I … Continue reading A Twist of Fate

Circles

My childhood friend, Linda was reading aloud from my diary, “The Circle of Life, Circles of Influence ….. why are you so obsessed with circles?” “Their non-linear nature entices me. There is no beginning and no end. It corresponds with the cyclic nature of the economy, seasons and life. The efficiency of wheels demonstrates the … Continue reading Circles

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 7

We have reached Week 7, and this pulls me towards the significance of numbers. It is said that it takes 40 days to form a habit. Well, the number varies from 21 to 66 in different beliefs, but I will assume 40. Why? 6 weeks have 42 days, and I have crossed the threshold of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 7