Two sides of a coin

A message not seen … an email not answered…. Finally,  I’m blocked. I hate you for doing it. We might forgive each other someday when we know darkening days for you created new beginnings for me. the sun sets in Westrises in another Eastall battles in lifea matter of perspectivesomeone's loss; another's gain 24 Seasons … Continue reading Two sides of a coin

Landing

wheels rotatingaircraft spinstime to reflecton all that I leave behindchecking if the storieslay buried in gravesnobody to call my name-the city and Istrangers hereafter the plane flies againto a destinationlife will crashafter landing Quadrille at dVerse Photo Challenge #531

I’m not Sherlock

damp pagestouched by rain-soaked handstell a different storywhile the flame flickerssurprised by reflectionsunsureif it survived the stormand lived to tell a tale the key witness may failbut the altered scripttells mesomeone was hereto extinguish the flameuncomfortablewith the light, it shedson revealing paragraphs What Do You See #252

North Star – Dhruv Tara

The North Star is called Dhruv Tara in Indian mythology. The story goes that the younger prince of a kingdom was admonished by his stepmother for going near the throne. Her infamous words – The highest seat is not for everyone. The Prince meditates hard to please the Lord and receives the following blessing: ‘Go … Continue reading North Star – Dhruv Tara

Time Span

The grandfather clock stopped ticking. “Let’s replace this outdated clock with an electronic piece.” Someone breathed his last in an assisted home for senior citizens a few miles away. “We have to go. Dad’s no more.” The clock's face, worn yet resilient, mirrored his journey. As the pendulum swung, it whispered tales of joys and … Continue reading Time Span

Where I Reside

When the world slumbers deep,the future beckonsasking for a form and shapeI know it will deceive, yet it isa relentless companionthat refuses to sleep. The clock ticks awayto an unknown eramocking my futile efforts,To make sense of past and futureInextricably stuck in the presentwhere I will always beas the state of beingredefines itselfand the futurefalls … Continue reading Where I Reside

Vanity

The mirror mocks my vanity.showing dimensions I ignoredIt questions authenticitychanging reflections with the light What kind of input do I give?The mirror mocks my vanity,displaying a new perspectivetransforming what it did not make demands of credibilityfrom those who made me what I amThe mirror mocks my vanity,making dents in my confidence it takes an army … Continue reading Vanity

Reena’sXploration Challenge #345

Welcome back! PROMPT #345 We have a quote to serve as a prompt this week. “Sometimes, we settle for the second best not because we lack ambition, but because the best was too preoccupied to recognize our worth.” Let it take you to new spaces of creativity. The format of the piece is not restricted, … Continue reading Reena’sXploration Challenge #345

Trust in the age of AI

“I failed to change the content every time a reader picked up the same copy” is the notorious last confession of a magazine publisher out of business. When a smartphone outperforms in this aspect, it's a game-changer. Phone addicts, you now have a solid defence. Trust, a relic of bygone eras, is looking for new … Continue reading Trust in the age of AI

Medusa’s Head

The sheer grandeur of the sculptures in the room struck him. With its intricate details and imposing presence, each idol felt like a living entity, ready to pounce on him. “No one can compete with you,” he muttered softly. “I’m sure no one would want to. They came; they saw the epitome of ugliness and … Continue reading Medusa’s Head