Presumptuous

I met him after two decades, seated behind the counter at the  Mom-and-Pop store,  getting things packed for the delivery boys. I recall his arrogance as the concurrent auditor (he was related to the promoters) in the bank branch where I worked and the life-changing moment when he exclaimed, both condescendingly and lecherously, “She’s not my … Continue reading Presumptuous

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #351

Welcome back! PROMPT #351 We haven't done a collage for quite some time, so I'll let it rule this week. Do the images evoke something in you? Is there a story or memoir that connects with this? Can you choose one word for the theme or spirit of this collage and use it in your … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #351

Bid goodbye

menacingshadowscrouch behindshape-shift-to scare-to dare till I stretchmy handto touch itfeel them meltin my palmscrumbling downlike cigarette ash -remnantsof past bitternessblazing embersof aching memoriesI give my regardsto past livesand bid goodbyeto breathe free Poetics: Inspired by Album Cover Art

Conspiratorial Paths

footstepsfired or slowed downby the dark talismandisappear in the dense forest-secretsclosely guarded by the tree trunkforest invitationsconspiraciesgalore W3 Prompt #128

To each their own

The red-tiled roof, a symbol of resilience, starkly contrasts the fleeting beauty of the rainbow. The tree, a silent sentinel, has witnessed the many storms the roof has weathered, providing unwavering support to the house's residents, a comforting presence in times of turmoil. The bird, with a heart full of courage, tests her wings. Perhaps … Continue reading To each their own

Transition to Infinity

disorientation-mild term to describewaking up in a different world, steppingon different groundaligning to rare light A child of darkness knowsthe depth of nightsThis transparent sheath reveals my only soulThere's no face or maskto show identity Countless dimensions showmeasurements on fireI'm trapped in a closed space called infinity.yearn for freedom inascertainable worlds Chosen form - Double … Continue reading Transition to Infinity

The Art of Wooing

She licks her lips to wipe off the foam. The coffee taste is incredible, but this foam refuses to go away. She wipes it off with a paper napkin and puts it back in the empty cup. She cannot believe her eyes. It seems to be drowning in non-existent liquid and then vanishes altogether. It … Continue reading The Art of Wooing