Clouds leak it rains happiness rejoice. Haiku inspired by Sheetal Bhardwaj and Sangbad Mitra at Fortnight Friday Fables -1 Image: skymetweather.com
Mumbai Monsoon
Asylum
She was blessed with a better view of the external world, than the rest of the inmates. She was dumped here by her accomplished, well-to-do children. Three years in the mental asylum had taught her more about life, than a thirty-five year career in teacher in research. Inspired by Sonya at Three Line Tales … Continue reading Asylum
Toasted
Being roasted and toasted has been an inseparable part of life. The cheering in response to the toast raised to our wedded bliss had barely died down, when I was hit on the face by my husband, for serving a burnt toast. Or was it fate jeering, “You want to be happy?” Inspired by … Continue reading Toasted
The Meaning of Life
My thoughts flow with the river stream I see my life mirrored in the distorted shapes and non-rhythmic sounds. The stones speak to me with their sharp edges Blood flows in the water emphasizing insignificance of harbored resentments. It appeared as if the universe was conspiring to prove the futility of life. I … Continue reading The Meaning of Life
Imperfectly Perfect
She wondered why certain things never change. The imperfect stone walls, the uneven pavement and the unstable manhole covers in the town were all the same, as she had left it ten years ago. She enjoyed walking on the pavement, and idly thought that her shoes and sunglasses were more expensive, than what she used … Continue reading Imperfectly Perfect
In Retrospect
I was trained to tally signatures in my bank job. The best method was to look at the signature upside down. The slants and curves revealed themselves much better. I thought of the technique today, long after quitting the job. I was in my hometown, and preferred staying in the room, once occupied by my … Continue reading In Retrospect
Summer Reflections
I love drenching myself in the cool waters on a beach in summer, but getting out and getting sunburnt is hell. I do not like the sand getting in my shoes either. Do I opt for this vacation, or plan a trip to the mountains? Vacations are a lovely time to reflect, if I can … Continue reading Summer Reflections
Why?
Facebook Memories is a feature that should be scrapped. It reminds me of all silly observations made, stupid vows published and resolutions that I never acted upon. How could I, when life is so fluid, and nothing remains the same in a couple of years? Then, does it really make sense to plan anything for … Continue reading Why?
No empty-nesters
No empty-nesters families stay together throughout life. We did not give birth to them but our pets will never leave Inspired by Elsie Hagley at Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge #51 Images : elephantjournal.com and petactive.wordpress.com
Expectations
Soul mirrors expose core of our real beings and the faces of others. All harboured expectations reveal the innermost self. Inspired by Colleen Chesebro at Colleen's Weekly #Poetry #Challenge #39 Image: simplykashonna.com
