Exhaustion

Feeling exhausted is not worth it, when a world of opportunities awaits out there. Maybe, it is time to shed old skin and don new apparel. Maybe, it is time to refill the tank. Maybe, it is time to find new inspiration. The immediate world around has shown its true colors, and changed those again … Continue reading Exhaustion

Magic

The pen wasn’t worth anything, but Maddie pocketed it anyway. Or was she the only one to know its worth? The discarded pen of a writer she worshipped was picked up by his handyman, and today, he is the author of the same writer’s biography. Maddie looked at it gingerly …. Will magic flow out … Continue reading Magic

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #84

Well... we have crossed the pleasant ambience of spring and walked into a sultry summer in this part of the world. So guys, warm up to new ideas in Week 84. I see this space as one for collective evolution. PROMPT Reena's Exploration Challenge #84 FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS There is no restriction on the … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #84

Unburdened

I take pride in -emptiness that dwells here bonds, unfulfilled dreams disembarked on shores –to sail unburdened - liberated from asphyxiating memory https://scvincent.com/2019/04/25/thursday-photo-prompt-shade-writephoto/

The first coffee

It is one of those days, when the world feels upside down. The housemaid failed to turn up. There was an issue with the Uber app, so I had to find alternative means of transport. The file I had worked on last night was not saved, calling for rework. Things were settling down by 11 … Continue reading The first coffee

Fading memory

“I need a new memory card. Running out on space …..” “Why don’t you delete files that are not needed anymore?” “Those will be needed, when the biological machines start failing.” “Don’t worry, public memory is shorter than the biological machine. You won’t be a celebrity forever, and scandals will be targeted more than good … Continue reading Fading memory

Red Lights

"When you stopped, the world stopped for a moment. I felt you would stay." "It was a brief pause before moving on." "Yeah.... all relationships are not forever. I wonder why we need a red light to pause and reflect." https://only100words.xyz/2019/04/25/three-line-tales-week-169/

Room with a view

I left a few things behind Will you pack those for me?   devices I can’t live without hand-held, and the one on the shelf my bottle of perfume cheek and lip stains a bunch of keys you never knew where they led   I’ve carried the credit cards you may chuck out the rest … Continue reading Room with a view

Secret Mission

“All set for the mission?” “Aye, aye Sir..” “OMG! Your language will expose us. We need to run another program on you.” Three days later, “All set, guys?” No response. “Are you not prepared, or are you afraid?” Two of them moved a few steps ahead, turned around and pulled their guns at the commander. … Continue reading Secret Mission

On the other side….

“I’ve never seen a boat in these waters, not even a fishing trawler.” “Why should you be looking for it?” “I wonder what kind of world exists on the other side….” Nyomo’s tone was wistful. “That is exactly what they don’t want you to see. Or you will not want to work for two meals … Continue reading On the other side….