Politically Correct

Did I anticipate where we would reach today – pinned to spots where we are politically pitted against each other? Perhaps, yes … a meeting that started over bitter tea and burnt toast led to a relationship where we accepted each other unconditionally. I felt the sting of tears in my hard-core eyes for the … Continue reading Politically Correct

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #291

Welcome back! I'm a little late in posting the prompt, so I'll jump straight to the topic. PROMPT #291 Let the image stoke different dimensions of creativity. There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  Any post that … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #291

Empty Nest

I don’t know when life passed us by. We taught the cute munchkins how to walk and keep their balance. Soon, it was their time to run and it was part of our responsibility to provide the playground. It was a pleasure to watch them fall, get up again, discover their velocity. We just kept … Continue reading Empty Nest

Cardiologist

He steps in and sets hearts aflutter. All hands are placed on hearts to assess the damage, before he sets his sight or hands on them. Actually, he used a stethoscope, not bare hands. Weekend Writing Prompt

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #290

Welcome to another week! PROMPT #290 I came across some interesting titles while browsing Medium. Let me share those to stoke your creative instincts this week. You are not entitled to your beliefs, and no one has to respect them By Dustin Arand 2. Ashes to ashes, Dust to Dust, Twitter to X By Nick … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #290

Intriguing

Anne: The story I hear is not the one you would like to tell. No wonder we have our wires crossed on the power grid. Louis: You have no clue of what power means or what it can do (sounds like a veiled threat), so it will make sense for you to move out of … Continue reading Intriguing

Beginner

“Grandma, you missed a note”, chimes a sweet voice. It’s one of the kids who attend the same music class. “Thanks for taking me in, Hank! I was turned down by all music classes for my age.” “You are doing fairly well. Just keep at it.” Hank waves at her as he guides another kid … Continue reading Beginner

The woman at the doorstep

The tallest tower in the city has lost its top floor and canopy. It has been a landmark and tourist attraction for as long as citizens can remember. It was raining heavily and people are still guessing and gossiping, if it was an air attack or violent thunder. Visibility was poor and radar screens were … Continue reading The woman at the doorstep

Treachery

The Best Employee of the Year trophy stands tall in the showcase. However, Nora looks distinctly uncomfortable. Her family is shocked to find the trophy discarded in the bin. A week later, they wonder why is she changing her job, when the existing employers treat her so well. Nora takes them out to dinner to … Continue reading Treachery

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #289

Welcome back to another week of incessant rains! Well, that is the weather in my part of the world. Rains bring so much to mind - metaphorical, meteorological, geographical, poetic, natural beauty, floods. PROMPT #289 Let the thoughts flood your mind. You may use the word 'Rain' in your piece in any form. Alternatively, I … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #289