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Colors of Life
Dreadful Depths
a sunk shipbodies netted out-silent-as much aswe are traumatisedby tsunamisor failed voyages I wish they could speak.tell us aboutthe splendour or horrorof deep worldsdistrustedfor unfamiliarity the smug sailorwho conquers wavesweeps in silenceor is intriguedby unfamiliar objectsor living beingscreeping upto disturb life I ask submarinesto not just divebut develop a languageto help us understandeach other-those feared … Continue reading Dreadful Depths
What’s in a piece?
a piece of artthat creates many morewith shadows behindreflections on the floor a piece of mindthat breaks bondswith presumptionscontinuing to haunt a piece of heartthat bleeds involuntarywith a strange lovein a life solitary Photo Challenge #532
Living in Ignorance
I met your mother yesterday at the mall. She was looking at ornate jewellery for her prospective daughter-in-law. I watched the gleam in her eyes with awe, which induced a strange, sad feeling. I am haunted by how much our mothers do not know. We can blame them for not building a congenial atmosphere for … Continue reading Living in Ignorance
Unexpected
I’m strongly tempted to open the boxes and see what lies within. Is it discarded junk? Why should anyone leave it in a public place, in a country where junk dealers abound? Or the lifetime belongings of a homeless person? I stop in my tracks out of respect for privacy. I cannot assume the right … Continue reading Unexpected
Unspoken -A Tableau
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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #346
Welcome back! PROMPT #346 Here's our prompt for this week The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. We will not include any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or hurts ordinary sensibilities. This needs to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #346
Magic Potion
He promised magic with his ale; people drank, wept and danced, their hearts healing in the shared joy and unity. He stipulated that they sip the brew in company, basking in the warmth of shared memories. Undeterred by bankers' derisive laughter and refusal of a business loan, his family set up a riverside resort on … Continue reading Magic Potion
Sibling Bonds
dancing wordsblinding tearsa treasured picturerelegated to the bin. A forged power of attorneylifetime’s savings robbed…the loss hurtsbut much less thandestructionof sibling bonds W3 Prompt #123
Taking charge
“Dad was out of business in 2021. His customers did not turn up to collect the painted signboards”. “I wonder how many of them survived the Second Wave”, said Gavin with a sigh. “I’m looking for the order book … just in case a customer turns up or his survivor.” “Survivor?” “Yeah … just like … Continue reading Taking charge
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