Turn of the Wheel – Part 3

The year is 2055. It is heartening to see people from different nationalities, genders, and skin colours in a face-to-face meeting, under the same roof. They are achievers in their respective fields who have redefined art, tech, humanities, creativity, and repetitive tasks with artificial intelligence. They notice that the company's face has changed as they … Continue reading Turn of the Wheel – Part 3

Trapped Goddess

This is an excerpt from my book "When Time Stopped" where this image kind of fits in. I meet her inside the next door. “So, you are finally here? But I’m trapped, cannot come out to greet you.”  “Do we know each other?”  “How can you forget? You are the one who worships me in … Continue reading Trapped Goddess

Do Constellations Move?

*many moons ago**stars resolved to keep shining**awaiting dawn break**Falling stars parted ways to**be swallowed by Planet Earth**constellations feign protest* Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge No. 73

Navigation

I change a littleeach time the wheel turnsemerge a new beingbut those shadowscontinue to hauntwith fluid, unpredictable movement I learn how to rotate the wheeland make it stopwherever, wheneverI wishto change perspectivesto project myselfin a languid, golden light the shadows disappear in the dark the wheel of timemoves somewhere elseinflicting judgmentbut-My part of the world … Continue reading Navigation

Impact

She scrolls past threads tangled in rage. Her silence is deliberate. She refuses to get involved in toxic conversations or vulgar counter-attacks. Elegance is refusal to enter a fruitless debate. Yet across the digital din, another voice erupts: “Elegance be damned. I need to speak my mind. Volcanoes are erupting inside me for decades.” Two … Continue reading Impact

I don’t miss myself

Dawn was just breaking. She stared at the path ahead, wondering if she will make it to the other end. The anklets gradually gave way as she walked. Other worlds awaited her raw beauty and talent that needed some polish. Brava! What emerged from the simple exterior was stunning. Perhaps she was not aware of … Continue reading I don’t miss myself

Death Valley

I came across another interesting fact about Death Valley. It has a unique geology. It contains Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level. This stark depression contributes to the valley’s intense heat by trapping dense, hot air near the surface. In India, maximum temperatures can range between 45 … Continue reading Death Valley

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #438

Welcome back! PROMPT #438 Here are three quotes that juxtapose words or ideas effectively. “Luxury is not the opposite of poverty, it is the opposite of vulgarity.” – Coco Chanel. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci “Elegance is refusal.” – Coco Chanel You can choose one of the quotes to fire your … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #438

Without

Warrior woman with fiery glowing eyes in medieval stone courtyard

She carried the quote in her mind like a secret scripture: “Lightning without thunder.” Her anger lived in that silence, a storm that lit her veins but never broke into sound. Each act of hers was a part of a well-crafted routine; every gesture of hers was polished calm. Her revenge was not loud—it was … Continue reading Without