Un-dreamt

expectations fleepainted eggshells replace hopeI don't know how, whendreams fly out to leave behindfutures not woven by me Written for What Do You See by Sadje

Defined by what I reject

Today, I found myself thinking again…how much of me is built by what I rejectlike Michelangelo chipping off everythingthat’s not David, but it goes uncheckedit’s the artist’s vision, and how he singsWhat he chooses and what he flings By medical records, do not assess meheredity neither defines nor confines meI’m not what I was some … Continue reading Defined by what I reject

Release

He is crestfallen, not finding anyone inside there.  He remembers the girl who guided his boat to anchor on the right spot. She might have some clues about his quest. He sees her helping the locals with their daily chores. “If you’re hungry, there’s enough food for everyone.” “I’m looking for a princess who was … Continue reading Release

Wallpaper

“Shouldn’t the night sky be midnight and silver, rather than blue and yellow?” My husband is being critical as usual. He has never liked this interior decorator. “This is soothing on the eyes. And my baby is going to shine like gold, not a subdued silver.” His arms engulf me in a split second, and … Continue reading Wallpaper

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #244

Welcome back! PROMPT #244 It's a video prompt this week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQwPyhcidUE There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #244

Fiction

It feels great to be on the seaside jotting down thoughts, the feeling of anonymity exhilarating, as I shed the burden of ego and constructed self. Stories flow smoothly with a pen-name - it’s not seen as confession or spilled secrets. Somehow, the characters evolve into different beings and act in a manner not envisaged … Continue reading Fiction

Story Swap

“Uncle, how long will you wait in the queue on a sultry afternoon? Go home and rest. I’ll collect the cash and deliver it to your house.” The old man looks grateful for the offer. He is tired and sick, but desperately in need of money. He hands over the signed cheque to the young … Continue reading Story Swap

Who knows?

Someone told me seashells carry sounds of the sea. I hold it close to the ear for secrets nobody’s ever heard. A crashing sound hits the ear drums, but only to distract. Those are the waves hitting the shore to get scattered and gather themselves again. I ask the shore what stories it absorbs and … Continue reading Who knows?