Complexity of Art

Michelangelo and his famous sculpture of David were the sculptor’s inspiration – “Just remove everything that is not David.” He wanted to eliminate the impact of future environmental damage, but did not have the technical competence to do it. Acid rain, insect poop, burning of solid waste in the open, underground construction would all impact … Continue reading Complexity of Art

The Gathering Stone

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Malcolm Potter was desperate enough to finally make the pilgrimage. He once thought it was all silly nonsense, but things had gone too far. The monster in the White House had made an incredible mess over the past two years, rolling back environmental protections so that his rich buddies could clear cut and strip mine, even in national parks, chipping away at abortion rights, healthcare, protections for all marginalized populations across the board, and having a religious fanatic as his Vice President. The nation was spinning out of control.

He had been a staunch atheist for most of this five decades of life, and couldn’t understand why religions were still tolerated since they were one of the major causes of war, oppression, persecution, and colonialism. Yet, even though his last hope was firmly grounded in superstition and belief in the occult, it was still a hope. Only…

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Basil

purple basil lying in the heap of white, yellow and red roses laburnums, tulips orange blossoms on a birthday aeons ago keeps me awake at nights wondering if the giver still lives in my emotional environs   Poetics at dVerse Note: There’s a list of some flowers and their meanings below, or if you want … Continue reading Basil

Onset

Why did you not report this earlier? He threatened to splash private pics on social media. What made you get yourself filmed in that manner? I did not expect him to resort to cheap tactics. I trusted him completely.. This is how the story of every crime against women begins ….     Six Sentence … Continue reading Onset

Shadowy deeds

Reflections in the glass, and the shadow of each leaf had a different story to tell – about the visitors to this side of town. It was not a very busy street now, except for that fateful night. An army stormed in to destroy all human life in sight, but took nothing. Did they come … Continue reading Shadowy deeds

Strange

You are like the breeze – always with me not leaving footprints, but I can see She sang on the recording device she always carried. The guy watching her from a distance thought that the footprints visible were too big to be hers.  He looked around, but strangely, saw no other people or footprints on … Continue reading Strange

Suspect

“We were all picnicking together, and moments later, he had pushed her in the sea to drown. He was well aware that Amy cannot swim…. ” the lady being interrogated by the police was visibly shaken. “What do you think could be the motive? Did you try to help?” “The blueness of blue, hardness of … Continue reading Suspect