Let bygones be bygones ….

There were several family secrets hidden in the basement. Each item of junk stored in drawers and cupboards had a story behind it, as his mother often said. He remembered her say that a clock stopped functioning at the time of each death in the family. So, the time on each clock chronicled the death … Continue reading Let bygones be bygones ….

Story behind

“Isn’t that an unusual place for a wreath?” “Sure, it is. Ronald found it there in return from his wife’s funeral.” “Was that a late mourner who missed the funeral?” “ It was Ronald’s tribute to her placed on the casket. He was scared out of his wits to find it here. It was as … Continue reading Story behind

Broken

“Reflections do nothing to boost my self-esteem.” “You look beautiful….” “I look different … in different mediums. It is the medium that makes or breaks me.” She was tracing lines with a twig on water, watching the images crack up, and make faces at her. She was no longer whole. (276 characters)   Twittering Tales … Continue reading Broken

Twilight hours

I believe that a clean, surgical break helps one to tide over the past, and move on in life. It does not help to let any pain from the past impact you – be it projects, people, thoughts or emotions. Experience cannot be erased, as it has been a part of me. But I can … Continue reading Twilight hours

Agony

Just back from the dentist. Couldn't think of much else ...   I turn my eyes to view the moving circles change shape and color on the high ceiling above agony of dentist’s chair   Weekly Writing Challenge #137 (5) Words: | MOVE | CHANGE | PAIN | TURN | VIEW |