Condolence

Doctors let out ‘inside news’ about the health status of a celebrity. She may not survive another day. Quick recovery wishes float in before it gets too late. Leaders record condolence messages. She breathes again. Whose turn is it to be flummoxed? Written for Sammi's Weekend Writing Prompt

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #216

Welcome back! PROMPT #216 CHARACTER SKETCH We have an image here, but the task is not just to write a story or poem about the picture or spirit of the picture. You need to imagine this as a character in a story plot, and write about her. Give her a name.Mention the geography she lives … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #216

Artificial Intelligence

"I’m not yet comfortable with text peppered with emojis, gifs and stickers, as  the finger-picked visuals do not exactly match the spirit of words." "Do you see an alternative, when machines become your scribes and face-to-face meetings happen across screens? When was it last that you shook hands with someone and formed an impression about … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence

One of many seasons – Ko

Season -             Eternity It is the only truth, till apocalypse Micro-season or Ko - Epiphany It is the moment you really start living Senryu humanity finds forbidden territories taste eternity Me- I’m here only because Lisa allowed an imaginary season to be painted. Physically, I live in a place … Continue reading One of many seasons – Ko

Storm

It is a night unlike another. Tomorrow could see him taking off for greener pastures or pulled back in the same cesspool. The appointment letter is in hand, but his family is not happy about his emigration to another country. The skies are dark gray and laden with clouds. A storm is expected to hit … Continue reading Storm

Painting the Moon

I wish I could write the sun paint the moon cook air in deep waters -incorporate it all in human minds till they glowed -caressing the sky reflecting away negativity bouncing light gliding through life -till they meet another glorious moment in the arms of Death -just unfamiliar not dark not sad -just another world … Continue reading Painting the Moon

Frills and Fuss

purple proseimaginationsprinkled withreal words-admiration rulesenhances expectations https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/02/01/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-xxx-tastetherainbow-color-poetry/

Bombay winter

Bombay does not have much of a winter. However, this year has been slightly different. We have foggy mornings, a nip in the air late evening, and occasionally, I see someone on a morning walk wearing a sweater. We welcome the lowered temperatures, as we don’t need air-conditioning. Fabrics like corduroy, velvet, tweed vie for … Continue reading Bombay winter

College

“Did you see the same thing that I saw today?” “The new girl on the last bench?” “No. The professor caught you napping, but stayed quiet. He smiled at you later when you were looking back.” “So, what’s the issue? Maybe he’s used to it. He gets to look at her without turning back” “No. … Continue reading College

Soul journey

I am so curious but my life journey spans from unknown to unknowable -ends there moving beyond is a nurtured dream of the soul it may take many cycles to unlearn and then be stopped by what is unexplainable lessons I've learnt - give me the right Teacher https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/01/27/reenas-xploration-challenge-215/