The sadhu dressed in a single loincloth and rudraksh beads, and carrying a ‘kamandal’ was caught shoplifting in the mall. I swear I had seen him deliver a discourse in the temple yesterday evening, with a seemingly divine glow on his face. “Baba, is your soul on vacation today? What made you steal?” I asked … Continue reading Soul on vacation
Our meetings would never have been the same without props. Books, music or a bar have always been the glue. I loved the intellectual discussions, the challenges thrown by your provocative ideas, and the revolutionary thoughts we shared about changing the world. The characters in the books we read, or planned to write and various … Continue reading Love on props
Unknown fears strangulate as he hallucinates a pair of hands gripping his neck. Same artistic fingers painted red nails he once loved dearly it hurt to cut them off. It was an act of love not barbarism How could he overlook another man’s ring? (44 words) Inspiration by dversepoets at Quadrille #37 … Continue reading Misunderstood
The pleasure of a hunt takes me afar, while you are right here, in front of me. I ignore you in my quest for a sense of achievement. Who has ever been hailed for finding a treasure on the doorstep? And anything that chooses so mundane a place, does not qualify to be called a … Continue reading Whirlpools
This is an elite business, and I only take committed clients. Don’t worry, it is not about the pain. My tattoos last beyond relationships. (138 characters) Inspired by the inimitable Kat Myrman at Twittering Tale #43 Pic: favoritesunfl at Pixabay
Minds on fire create thinkers who are all brilliant artists, perceive and analyze and treat the present life in stories as final, permanent without tinted glasses till another story grows to supersede all. Fertile minds select the soil nurture all the seeds … Continue reading Brilliance (Cleaved Poem)
I have lived in a bubble for too long, and I hear that it will burst at some point, breaking my reverie. The naysayers do not realize its immense advantage as an insulation. It shields me from the insanity outside. How many people know that celebrities are humans, with aches and wounds, just like ordinary … Continue reading The show must go on
Relationships draining energy are snappable bonds stretch to break, or disengage. Elfje inspired by Teresa at Daily Two Word Prompt #92 Draining Energy
“How do you like my new computer?” “Show me …” “It is on the table. One can illuminate any part to act as a screen. It doubles up as a robot, and moves on appropriate instructions. It is smarter than a human assistant.” “You look excited about your new acquisition.” “Well, aren’t you?” “Can you … Continue reading A better world
I want to feel it … Buying a commodity devalues it and dilutes the impact depreciation continues So many out there are selling happy concepts defining, redefining till they lose it all in an emoticon I keep watching untouched desensitized in the brilliance of the jargon I want to feel … Continue reading The Happicon
