Agony

At the end of a long and tiring day, he scanned phone messages, while walking in the parking lot. “Taking a different route every day keeps your mind agile….” read a social media post. But, not finding the car at its usual spot just numbs the mind at this hour. It was silent agony. (280 … Continue reading Agony

Transparency

I am a non-believer. Institutionalized faith has never inspired me. I see it as nothing more than opium for the masses. I see the opium of religion being replaced with many others – mindless music, mindless devotion, mindless battles. People are given a cause to fight for, which does not really impact society and life, … Continue reading Transparency

Second Life

“When are we going to have enough money to be on that boat?” Alan was disappointed on being left out of the fun. “How good or bad is the camera phone you borrowed from your brother?” His companion was perhaps, smarter. “Why do you ask?” “Shoot a video, while they are still visible. I will … Continue reading Second Life

Fixations

She desperately wished that he would grow up. He had remained rooted to his childhood after crossing half a century of life. She saw him calling up the genetic family and childhood pals to chat about inane stuff, after she had informed him of her internal bleeding. She did not fear a fatal illness or … Continue reading Fixations

Weekend Writing Prompt #48 – Glimpse

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jackdaw

Glimpsed outside to freedom
Sunshine and light, is it all worth it?
Will I miss this place when I’m there?
When I reach there, will you be there, too?
And together we can explore beyond

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