“She is the most tyrannical bitch that I have come across”, hissed the daughter-in-law. The dutiful sons and the domestic staff, rallied around the parents’ bed, available for service at their beck and call. Back to their rooms, the sons described to their wives, what a torture it was to clean up the mess, and … Continue reading Awash with love
A very prim homemaker once told me, that she always eats after her husband. Before I could raise my brows in feminist indignation, she continued, "It ensures that he comes home in time every evening." This is to honor the antithesis, that empowers the thesis. Domestication is a myth to satisfy puerile egos, tame … Continue reading The Myth
The Writing Reader Prompt #3054 Seeing Into the Future Fiction Writing Prompt: Write a story or scene involving a character who can see the future. Journaling Prompt: Would you like to see the future? Why or why not? Art Prompt: Seeing into the Future Non-Fiction / Speechwriting Prompt: Tell your audience about the history of prophecy. Photo Credit: Cassandra (Stratford … Continue reading Cassandra’s Curse
He hoped for a “Coffee, tea or me?” moment. Luck favored him, and he spotted a bar on the left. “Let’s stop for a shot of vodka”, said she. (139 characters) Inspired by Kat Myrman at Twittering Tale #41 Image: Kat Myrman
The calm of the hinterland attracts me. It gives me a break from the oceanic life. Being the captain of a ship is not exactly a cakewalk, navigating to beat the winds and whirlpools. Nature manifests inner turmoil, and gifts counterfoils A holiday in a wild life sanctuary was all that I needed for peace. … Continue reading Parallels
Smiling memories of a lifetime spent together refuels the love for the frail figure between white sheets. The touch of a shivering hand accompanied by a weak smile revives memories of passionate times. Twilight falling on the horizon and flickering hope keeps them alive. (44 words) Inspired by Grace at DVerse Poets … Continue reading Twilight
Catch them young enter their minds mould the clay here, now water the plants till they give outcomes you want Shadorma inspired by Secretkeeper at Weekly Writing Prompt #98
Taking the first step coming out of her shell pink is her color Inspired by Ronovan at Ronovan Writes #Poetry #Prompt #Haiku #Challenge #158 Pic: huffingtonpost.com
One of a kind touch-me-not plants, hopes and dreams bloom in my garden Inspired by TJ's Household Haiku Challenge Image: greenpeace.org
The Municipal Corporation would have pulled down the dilapidated structure long back, but for the fears of the neighbourhood residents. They would hear weird sounds late in the night, and believed that there were evil spirits inside. The fear was of those spirits being let loose on all and sundry, in absence of the structure … Continue reading Evil Spirits
