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Love Disappears
The Last Reflection
Reverend Marshall was in the terminal stage of his life. There was a small mirror on the wall opposite his bed in the Intensive Care Unit, which reflected the display screen of the monitor. The lines moved in a zig-zag fashion, as he struggled for breath, despite the oxygen mask. The line could go straight … Continue reading The Last Reflection
To Whom it may Concern
Changing Colors
I picked up a cheap perfume from the counter, and was floating on a cloud after using it. My conservative husband found it too strong for his staid sensibilities. “Why do you need to use this? You own better stuff.” “Sure. But this makes me feel young again. I could afford only this brand at … Continue reading Changing Colors
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 15
Welcome to Week 15! I am about to embark on a wellness coaching program for cancer patients, and attended an introductory training program. They have research-backed data that the root cause for all kinds of cancer is some kind of repression – due to a fear, social conditioning or upbringing. We are told that only … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 15
Shades of Blue
winter blues stretching to arctic infinity lapis blue oceans vanish in frozen mergers the sky reflects everywhere I watch nature’s love turning so inspirational sprucing up grey, slatey moods sapphire blue streams console all cerulean branches cobalt blue ink flows to write about love and dancing peacocks fire leaping with blue tongues thaws … Continue reading Shades of Blue
Value-Add
The three year old was etching designs on the wall, after the dust storm. He saw the younger one displaying his art on the car. Mike watched them in silence. His wife was looking around for the cleaning tools. “Visibility is low. But we need to clean up.” “Let it remain for some time.” “But … Continue reading Value-Add
sOARING hIGH
Surviving barbs and put-down statements, and not letting it affect you takes strength. The opportunity lies in doing what you like, and let the naysayers be humbled. anachronism I may be, but can travel in time to change it I would like the future to provide new directions, and create newer futures. We were not … Continue reading sOARING hIGH
Breakdown
It had been a long distance marriage for three years now. The distance between Jaipur and Delhi was covered by car on the weekends. Kriti would often stop for a coffee en-route at this eating joint. If it was getting late, she freshened up and got dinner for two packed from the same place. The … Continue reading Breakdown
Idyll
Getting close assumes a different meaning, as life moves ahead. We came close to grow apart as the self expanded and selfies enticed You cannot be better than the reflection I love. Self-love is a value pop psychologists have been dinning into me. Nobody knows the fine line between love and obsession. Oh, why did … Continue reading Idyll
