Carson pulled at his neck tie as the air became heavy with organ music and she approached clouded in white. He had not intended this farce to attain the grandeur he was seeing. It was a contract - a marriage being solemnised so that he gets his share of the inheritance. Being married was a … Continue reading Rethink
Welcome to a poetic week! Poetry touches the soul, and has the power to impact thoughts and lives. Only a writer can appreciate the craft of making poetry whatever it is – be it a game of rhyme, syllables, structure, choice of words or a free flow of thoughts. I’ve chosen two short pieces of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #108
I’m talking to you. In a moment, I’m not…. You are not there. I see you being transformed into a familiar, but horrific being – eyes bulging out, a disconnected expression, hands moving aimlessly in the air, clenched teeth and a desire to kill. I survive the night, live in hope of a better future, … Continue reading Living with Insanity
Yes. It is a race. Yes. I want to fly. On feet or wheels, getting pushed or jostled, being taken for a ride … Yes. I have to fly. There is no alternative. Life leaves me not many options. I will step on someone’s toes. I’ll scream if someone else does. Space is limited, and … Continue reading Rat Race
Most of us are crossing over from one season to another, in different parts of the world. Some may travel to other parts of the globe to escape the harshness in one. It is nice and predictable. It keeps us busy preparing for the next course of action, and yet another. What happens when we … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #107
“I saw a double rainbow here on my last visit, and I felt so blessed.” “That does not undermine the beauty of this one.” “I agree. Too many rainbows would perhaps undermine the beauty of the sky. Rarity has its own charm.” https://only100words.xyz/2019/10/03/three-line-tales-week-192/
There is a battle of wills – between the carved out path to success and a value system not in consonance with the same. It is not a head-on collision which throws me off, but an overarching cover which hampers flight. Fight as hard as I may, the cover is rooted somewhere deep inside me, … Continue reading Flying dreams
I check on the guest list once again. The pool is cleaned up, chairs in place, ice buckets and glasses laid out, and the aroma of fresh food emanating from the catering enclosure. I want this party to be perfect – before the water freezes. I check the phone to see if somebody is dropping … Continue reading In anticipation
The sky is clear, and the day bright. It is a level playing field, as much as one can expect. But what hits the psyche is the emptiness of it all. I returned here after a lapse- to the ideal place of my dreams. I wanted to be away from the VUCA world, back to … Continue reading Anachronism
What is that mask you are wearing? I asked you to dress as a scarecrow. Is that how all men see women? Why do we get into feminist arguments all the time? We are dressing for a theme party. I chose ‘Mermaid reversed’. It does not fit into the given theme. Watch the male interest … Continue reading Mermaid Reversed
