Lessons of a lifetime

silhouettes of the soul bent, broken, aching footsteps   stories so inconsequential in the backdrop of the sky   a light within – floating in air on wings of wisdom and love   lessons of a lifetime carrying the universe through https://amanpan.com/2019/08/05/brewnspew-cafe-august-5-2019/

Hiroshima

The destruction was gut-wrenching, undoubtedly. What sets it apart is the will power to survive, regenerate, rebuild and be watched in awe by philanthropists, historians and others. I’m sure the souls who departed then, are back now in the same place – empathizing, commemorating, helping their brethren to live again. They are whole again – … Continue reading Hiroshima

The only way to go

“He cannot carry the weight of his bloated ego anymore.” The watercooler gossip was both dejected and vicious. My colleagues couldn’t take the humiliation and abuse any more. “Wait for it to take a nosedive. It is the only way to go from that altitude.” (252 characters) https://katmyrman.com/2019/08/06/twittering-tales-148-august-6-2019/

Wisdom of the Sky

a free soul shouts groaning under its own weight -I can take no more   un-spin the thought yarns you’ll find a way out -wisdom of the sky https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/08/06/photo-challenge-275/

I Believe….

A godman has been arrested, after being charged for several episodes of rape and murder. The news is being flashed all over media. There appears a woman, and then, a few more…  I could have walked past them in a crowd without looking twice, but the hollowness in their demeanor holds my attention for now. … Continue reading I Believe….

Not a deterrent

It was a task well-executed, and now it’s time to celebrate. I don’t know from where these gun-toting masked creatures emerged. They changed the scenario of the party in a few minutes. I see blood trickling down the bodies of some friends. And there in a corner, lies someone who resembles me. But I feel … Continue reading Not a deterrent

Never again

Obsessions, dependence left far behind I don’t ever want to be young again I know better, can’t go through the grind red hearts don’t fly - now that I have a brain hero-worship -- it goes against my grain   it’s not pessimism, but I know what works honesty fails – that is when life … Continue reading Never again

Followers

“The economy is on a downswing.” “Raise the volumes on terrorism.” “We are meeting the Finance Minister today, not the Home Minister.” “I know that. Divert public attention before we think about corrective measures.” “Unemployment threatens to reach astronomical proportions.” “Engage the unemployed youth in discussions about national identity. All symbols are to be held … Continue reading Followers

Worship

He appeared on pages that mattered, donated to the right charities, got invited to all prominent do’s. The PR was perfect, more than his business was. But all was not well in La-La land. Debts had been mounting. Financial institutions were not willing to lend any more. Then… newspapers flashed news of his suicide. The … Continue reading Worship

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #98

Welcome back to the Exploration Challenge! A favorite theme which reflects in my writing is perspective. I’m totally fascinated with the potential of this – how it creates different realities for each of us, and impacts the world. One wonders what is truth – scientific evidence, what we feel with our senses or a writer’s … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #98