Dolly’s Tea Party

The bread has turned mouldy. But I do not have the heart to throw away the remaining slice. Dolly had hosted a tea party. The toasted hearts were used as canapés. The open heart shapes were then stuffed with strawberry jam, and a McCain Smiley placed above it. The toasted wonders were then garnished with … Continue reading Dolly’s Tea Party

First-timers

The neighbourhood cat had chosen us to feed her. She followed the delivery boys and waited for the door to open, so that she could slink in. She enjoyed her afternoon naps on the living room carpet. One evening, we returned home to find her under the bed, with three new born kittens. We enjoyed … Continue reading First-timers

Objects de Art

Material things I own are external manifestations of innermost desires and forbidden longings   overlapping, clashing, competing to find the truest version I try so hard to conceal inside the skull and bones   beauty in a jar vanity of designer togs play hide-and-seek with the ugliness of childhood   The high end furniture objects … Continue reading Objects de Art

Echos and Reflections

We are so dissimilar. Yet, I don’t know why I feel the need to connect …. and reconnect … and then do it again. Why? Just to hear voices from the other side of the spectrum. The thoughts that I relay sound different in the echo chamber on that side. You look afraid. Seeing your … Continue reading Echos and Reflections

Winter of Life

People stopped by to look at the lovely flowers. Some offered to buy. He would indulge in small chat, and then, politely inform them that it was not a plant nursery. The expanse of the almost empty house attracted attention. Neither furniture nor human beings were in visible range. He never offered water or coffee … Continue reading Winter of Life

Finding Myself

Bondages dissolved with disappointments and trust taking the exit door   Dependence hurts the futility of it all strikes hard I find myself.   Where was this beautiful being locked inside awaiting release?   Life turns inside blossoms in the wild alone, but happy free at last!