Paradox

I suppress a yawn while listening to another story of millions and crores and how the speaker saw herself perched on a peak, looking down at the unfortunate have-nots. Having worked in a bank and managed books worth thousands of crores, money fails to fascinate me. There was always a fear of repercussions if I … Continue reading Paradox

Under wraps

“I’m sorry, he’s gone.” The monster with steel grey eyes and a white beard covers it with a sheet. “Keep it under wraps. The elections are just a month away.” “Who killed him?” A third voice joins the melee. It was Truth, I think silently. Outwardly, I say that the culprit is yet to be … Continue reading Under wraps

It’s Me, Only Me

when you created this illusion called Earthand put us all in a massive simulationDid you think of being supercededby thought energy? It’s Me, Me everywhere, Godyou are but a figment of my imaginationthe sky and cloudsbear names I gavecolours that change in a heartbeatazure to ceruleantea, Cobalt, Aegeanlapiz, Indigo, Oceancolours that battle the rainbowto be … Continue reading It’s Me, Only Me

Seeking a conclusion

it feels unendingshadows of uncertaintyloom on a deceptivelystraight and narrow path I must reach the gateat the other endit spells hope-but I do not knowwhat horrors lie ahead Yet, I will get thereif only to knowif my journey has beenfruitful or futile What Do You See #230

On the defensive

sharp tonguesare a weapon of defencethough they offendas much as swords respect boundariesto let warrior instinctsrest in peacesalute othersfor letting others be spare a thoughtwhy you appearas a threatfind a wayto allay fears Quadrille at dVerse

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #322

Welcome back! PROMPT #322 We have a quote to fire your imagination this week. “I think if you are curious, you create opportunities, and then if you open the doors, you create possibilities.” – Mario Testino This can be a theme for your piece. You can use the words or let them go, but the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #322

Invested in Myself

it’s a mammoth task-putting it all togetherall those Lego blockscarrying abridged versionsof meedited highlights releasedas per the occasion,proprietywithin the scopeof social approval the structure that I build nowshocks manythey had overlookedthe fire withinthe daily evolutionof learningself-acceptanceself-improvementsome pieces felloutside the boundariesof your mindsets accusing fingersjab at my self-esteemblame me for beingself-centeredgrowing out of their reachbeing undulyinvested … Continue reading Invested in Myself

Samson and Delilah

stung by betrayal, weak in defeatout of the strong came something sweetnever shall I love again, said Heinstead, grow less, but defiantly No more love, nothing to losetrue art does not need a muse.He raised his sword and challenged again.The victory was his – come sun or rain. But let this not be a tale … Continue reading Samson and Delilah