Being Mom

Plop! She woke up from her reverie with the sound of a ball creating a splash in the bucket. Her toddler was at the game again, and the two older ones about to return from school. She rued about the disappearance of eight years of her life, as she lay the table with snacks for … Continue reading Being Mom

Exercise

“Breathe in, breathe out, you’ll be okay.” “I’ve been doing that all my life, so, don’t give me that crap. ” She sounds offended, so I decide to change the topic. “Did you see Mrs. Kapoor in hospital on the way?” “Yeah, I did meet her son, but she is in a coma.” “There is … Continue reading Exercise

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #90

Welcome to Week 90! PROMPT FOR THIS WEEK The word ‘compromise’ is just a theme. It need not appear in the piece. There is no harm if it does appear, or a synonym. The choice is yours. FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS Write a post on your blog, and link it up here with a pingback, … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #90

Myths

“This house has been deserted for more than a decade. You’ll need to clean cobwebs before any investigation takes place.” “Who waters the plants? They all look fresh.” “That is the story in local circulation. The house is believed to be haunted.” “Oh, those caring souls in there must have green fingers.” His sarcastic voice … Continue reading Myths

Sneaky Snoopy

Sneaky Snoopy hangs on to every word I use as an alibi to escape that boring dinner   sets up Dad against me just because I ignored him (Snoopy) in the ball   Sneaky Snoopy will show up on my window sill as I prep and preen for my play date   I might … … Continue reading Sneaky Snoopy

Disappeared

digital libraries bring so much at our fingertips but joy of fingers brushing accidentally on the book covers shy glances exchanged before moving away exchanging books meeting again to return those -Disappeared forever… https://katmyrman.com/2019/06/04/twittering-tales-139-4-june-2019/

Oh, to breathe again …

He had smashed all mirrors in his house, long ago. He hoped to restore them all – some day after quitting the job. But foregoing the handsome pay, perks and prestige wasn’t easy. Somehow, the ugly mask earned him respect. Only the sales manager knew that he was nothing more than a robot – abusing, … Continue reading Oh, to breathe again …