Somy has parted with her second baby today - to another set of parents, who are in fact her baby’s biological parents. She thinks of the baby’s softness around her bosom and cries again. “Forgive me, my child …. it’s the only option I have to escape abject poverty.” She wonders aloud if what she … Continue reading Motherhood
Welcome back! PROMPT #216 CHARACTER SKETCH We have an image here, but the task is not just to write a story or poem about the picture or spirit of the picture. You need to imagine this as a character in a story plot, and write about her. Give her a name.Mention the geography she lives … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #216
"I’m not yet comfortable with text peppered with emojis, gifs and stickers, as the finger-picked visuals do not exactly match the spirit of words." "Do you see an alternative, when machines become your scribes and face-to-face meetings happen across screens? When was it last that you shook hands with someone and formed an impression about … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence
Season - Eternity It is the only truth, till apocalypse Micro-season or Ko - Epiphany It is the moment you really start living Senryu humanity finds forbidden territories taste eternity Me- I’m here only because Lisa allowed an imaginary season to be painted. Physically, I live in a place … Continue reading One of many seasons – Ko
It is a night unlike another. Tomorrow could see him taking off for greener pastures or pulled back in the same cesspool. The appointment letter is in hand, but his family is not happy about his emigration to another country. The skies are dark gray and laden with clouds. A storm is expected to hit … Continue reading Storm
Bombay does not have much of a winter. However, this year has been slightly different. We have foggy mornings, a nip in the air late evening, and occasionally, I see someone on a morning walk wearing a sweater. We welcome the lowered temperatures, as we don’t need air-conditioning. Fabrics like corduroy, velvet, tweed vie for … Continue reading Bombay winter
“Did you see the same thing that I saw today?” “The new girl on the last bench?” “No. The professor caught you napping, but stayed quiet. He smiled at you later when you were looking back.” “So, what’s the issue? Maybe he’s used to it. He gets to look at her without turning back” “No. … Continue reading College
I am so curious but my life journey spans from unknown to unknowable -ends there moving beyond is a nurtured dream of the soul it may take many cycles to unlearn and then be stopped by what is unexplainable lessons I've learnt - give me the right Teacher https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/01/27/reenas-xploration-challenge-215/
I'd love to be a stand-up comediansay all the things I always wanted to sayget away without being called ruffian ignore black and white, take advantage of graymultiple meanings give enough protectioncarry audience in loops, then get away balancing words and time becomes perfectionquite unlike the days when politeness matteredread between the lines, admire all … Continue reading Signature moments
“What if you could read minds?” “The thrill of sauntering through unknown territory would keep me there for some time, exploring different nooks and corners. If I don’t like what I see, I’ll look for the exit door.” “You are under arrest, for failing to read the sign – TRESPASSERS NOT ALLOWED.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/01/29/weekend-writing-prompt-246-saunter/
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