Smell the flowers

The train stops, and it’s not a station. It’s a mechanical fault which will take time to fix. Passengers jump out for an impromptu picnic in the flower gardens near the track. Am I not lucky to have taken a train today? The boss’s secretary said flight tickets are getting expensive, and we need to … Continue reading Smell the flowers

Aphorism

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zunHFtBXlN3fLBSYEqhna I recall the same question being asked in interviews - Why do you want to switch over? Whatever answers I concocted; I knew the truth that I was trying to escape something. Today, I shudder to think that I didn't really want any of the things I spoke about. I would have preferred to … Continue reading Aphorism

Better connected

from there to herefrom here to wherewhat a journeyin search of querencia he derides my kneeling posturethen, my folded handsand saysGo find it within … What a laconic expressionfor an iconic journeyfrom my world perceptionto a place inside me I only want sturmfreiwithout going astraythe devil’s wayA smooth sashayOf inspiring raysinto the core It matters … Continue reading Better connected

Just doing

pouring creativity in routinesletting thoughts emergeclassifying, reclassifyingaccepting, rejectingenshrining, embalmingrelegating to binsout of my mind, butindestructible on the webbringing perspectives to lifefeigning empathywhile being engrossedin my own pathos Is this all workor life? Written for dVerse Quadrille hosted by Lisa

Only way to grow

Yes, you’re right, you’re spoilt for choicenot as simple as meat, veggies or ricethere’s a door to heaven, a gate to unknownif you don’t say yes, one is forever gone… Will you choose the obvious, Mom told you soor taste the thunder and let caution go?Will you regret giving up a bed of rosesbreathing in … Continue reading Only way to grow

Belief

I pass through a temple every day on my morning walk. The throng of devotees makes me wonder how we believe in certain things without any scientific evidence, visible proof or clear corroboration. In fact, we conduct a lot of research to find supporting evidence. Do these beliefs create a ground for us to walk … Continue reading Belief

Handshake

The chosen format is Eight-ette. Eight-ette: 8 lines.Syllable Count: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8Rhyme Scheme: a-b-a-b-c-d-c-d or  a-a-b-b-c-c-d-d.Display Centered Written for MTB hosted by Laura Bloomsbury shakehands -wakefor partingever lasting cancel the sunriseall that's hopeful and wiseour emotional cold climesvows hold not in uncertain times

Intangible

it’s not muscular as visionnor transforming as touchit reverberates in the worldlike sound, dispersing much its omnipresence hits me hardon my sneezing morning boutwhat irritates nasal chamberswhat has so much of clout it kick starts a good morningas the aha aroma of coffeepermeates my lazy sensesbanishes sleep powerfully my dog wakes up from slumberas the … Continue reading Intangible

Mornings break or make

I have a set of four quadrilles for the Quadrille#158 prompt at dVerse he drives past a red lightis penalizedthinks it’s less gruesomethan facing the monster bossa few minutes later He thinks of his beautiful houseand then the EMIwhich makes him stick to the jobpretend to worshiphis monster boss an endless daystretches before himnot knowing … Continue reading Mornings break or make

Boundless Sky

I stay fixatedon mysterious bluesboundlessness of etherglued on the sky -fascinatedas it pulls a shrouddarkness on the day I’m sure gods live thereto hold sun, moon, starsclouds and windsbattles not spared-the sky never attacksthe sky never rescinds It’s a myth they sayyou’ll hit nothingnessyet blues hold a worlddivinity holds swaycherished and chasedstraightened, unfurled It flags … Continue reading Boundless Sky