The ocean wets shores which do not submerge themselves yet contain waters All marine life lives only in immersion but in its own shape Tsunamis rise from the depth to purge out and renew oceans. Nature teaches us magic of co-existence with contradictions God tests your will to survive in conflict … Continue reading Coexistence
Is it a pressed flower between the pages of forgotten chapters? Or the reappearance of a familiar face triggering a storm in still waters? Footfalls on the beach were scarce till the captain of a supposedly capsized ship returned, to claim his place in the news reports and on cheering lips. Lost glory … Continue reading Reappearance
“Hey, dude, that was cool! You glide thru’ your work without skipping any detail”. “Yes, I hopped thru’ life, gathering every single bit of information, on the territory I covered”. “What do you mean by that? We are alumni of the same college, but you have better insights”. “With the kind of influence and backing … Continue reading Insights
The award ceremony was an annual mega-event, which all businessmen looked forward to. All nursed secret hopes of earning their fifteen minutes of fame, with an award. It was a gargantuan effort to work through the panel of esteemed judges, build lobbies of influence and make it all appear so effortless. “I just focus on … Continue reading The Trophy
An unexpected knock threw me off the curve into wilderness. I remain buried here life blossoms around me I have learnt to enjoy anonymity and the beginning of life at another level propped by wisdom gained in a previous life. Immobility does not hurt only the fact that you were mobile enough to … Continue reading Mobility
Life continues to surprise me despite acceptance of the inevitable. I wonder how Hope walks Carrying the lamp for Life behind it, treading on corpses of Trust. The miracle of respiration in the ever-changing direction of winds. I look back on my solitary footprints And gaze wide-eyed at the conquered mountain peaks. … Continue reading Intuition
I see a failed parent in a spoilt brat. The brats have only failed to overcome their shortcomings, but the parents have failed to execute a responsibility, they took up with so much of aplomb. I have come across twenty-somethings who dump their plates in the kitchen, without clearing the remnants/discards, and teenagers who have … Continue reading Brats
Being everything to some people, and something to everyone takes its toll. Susan had struggled to retain her own identity. Yet, she felt like being several parts that did not add up to a whole. She moved to get up, but the tassels of her scarf were entangled in the drawer. Her stylist was right, … Continue reading Nerves
Raindrops ..... Life ...... From Wetness to Immersion Six Word Story Inspired by Sangbad Mitra and Sheetal Bhardwaj at Fortnight Friday Fables - 1
Metal antennae, concrete structures visually obstruct the sky birds fly above it all to highlight the limitlessness of horizons one just needs to aim high. Inspired by Sue Vincent at Thursday Photo Prompt #Writephoto
