It makes me what I am

"Can you imagine?" she said… with an arched eyebrow and a voice intent to make me believe whatever she wanted me to believe It is the richness of my imagination which brings me here and makes me read so skilfully machinations 0f your mind https://dversepoets.com/2019/05/20/quadrille-80-eat-the-rich/

Breaking Point

Where do you think is the breaking point? When we crack up with internal explosions, but shards of glass do not fly out…. are we still whole? We plan it like a fight master on a movie set, etching lines on glass before the shoot. If the fight looks made up, it doesn’t hurt others. … Continue reading Breaking Point

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #87

Welcome to the 87th round of reflections and looking both inwards and outwards to explore! PROMPT #87 I give you a choice between two pictures. You can choose any one, or write two separate pieces for both, and link up. Picture courtesy – Prachika Saxena Picture courtesy – Prabhakar FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS There is … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #87

All that I’ve been a part of

being connected at the rootsacknowledged but joining hands makes me claustrophobic   I need my freedom to move and act my way though I may have imbibed a lot from the soil… .. that’s you …. Mom .. that’s …  all that I’ve ever been a part of https://scvincent.com/2019/05/16/thursday-photo-prompt-wicker-writephoto/

Germination

“I wonder how the CEO failed…” “He failed to build bonds down the line, and appoint keepers to nurture growth.” “The organization chart shows a large number of regional and zonal heads, to manage the ground.” “They were busy protecting their position, and counting the number of steps to the top. They lived in fear … Continue reading Germination

Original Sin

royalty earned through sweat and toil not by virtue of birth so, don’t recoil….   I place my faith again I worship, I follow I expect miracles from gods not hollow   Am I repeating the original sin -being convinced by arguments akin?   do I choose a promise or call to action analyse, ask … Continue reading Original Sin

Stories

“Why don't you see a dermatologist? That looks like a fungal growth.” “It will disappear. I'm writing a lot these days.” “How is it related to writing?” “These are stories that could not escape my lips. I'm fictionalizing characters, and banging them on the keyboard ...” “How about seeing a shrink, or the priest in … Continue reading Stories

Lessons from the past

“But why is the answer more books? The future is digital.” “These books tell the story of Vishwakarma, the guy who made the Pushpak Viman (an aircraft in ancient times). The art and science was lost, till the Wright Brothers invented a new version. Vishwakarma also made an attempt at creating a virtual world. Brahma … Continue reading Lessons from the past