a dot on the landscapeof God’s creation-intense-deep-vibrantreflects propertiesof the wholeby assimilationor opposition connections undeniableinspire parablesplacement on landscapemakes the dot liableto pictures invisibleuncertain responsemakes it vulnerable dots can mergeto create artor ink blots legible-chapters and storiesawait the authorto merge them allinto a magnum opus-the final blastof truth to piercehuman consciousness Friday Faithfuls - Meaning of Life
Something is different this yearI’m not adequately prepared for itWe’ve not been warned… (music with jarring notes) But doesn’t nature have a rightto change its mindlike we dowith long-held ritualsto suit our needschange is the only constant factor in life (a man in deep thought walks across the stage, and lights are dimmed) Is change … Continue reading Masters of the Universe
Am I being too ambitious if I plan pathbreaking moves, and take pride in doing so? Bodies that appear divine have predetermined orbits. I wonder who chalks out paths for them to display their brilliance. And is there a god out there to show me the path I’m destined to walk on, for maximum effect … Continue reading Visibility
I am questioning my own credentials on seeing Jim’s Friday Faithfuls prompt. I publish on 4-5 platforms, while this blog on WordPress remains the favorite. I often cover 600-700 days of daily publishing at a stretch. The continuity breaks when I travel and do not have access to the internet. Lately, I’ve started missing a … Continue reading Blogging Inspiration
I am a lighthouse-in search of darknessto obliterate-in search of shipsto seek direction the ocean laughs hystericallywaves slap my idle limbsmy forlorn face stares at the MoonIt dodges my wistful glanceand seeks the Sun I wonder if ships are anchoredto a safe harbour...Do I need to start walkingand find the sky that shelters them? only … Continue reading Vanity – a thing of the past
We have indulged in thought experiments from our school days. BASIC EXERCISES Remember the game about reducing the length of a line, without touching it? Draw a longer one. Actually, there’s considerable depth in the puzzle. It teaches students the power of comparison, and how our perspectives are framed. It extends to the most recent … Continue reading Thought Experiments
Your prompt is in a sweet spot this week. I cannot do without desserts, and desserts means chocolate or anything that includes chocolate. Well, calories remain a problem, so the options are Dark chocolate Dates Prunes Raisins Dried figs Jaggery Fruit combined with any of the above or drizzled with honey. I've tried using sugar … Continue reading Dessert
Every move is a work of art. What it translates into is money – for the artist, producers of TV shows, organisers and so many layers in between. No wonder administrative positions in control boards are highly sought after, for the power they wield over grants, ad revenue and collections. I see the same happening … Continue reading Sports and Art
Nature divided the world into continents. There are oceans, forests and deserts that separate regions and inhabitants from one another. It’s no wonder we created communities, then kingdoms and nations and the so-called United Nations. No wonder that many of them are at war with each other due to insecurity or a desire for more. … Continue reading International Peace and Love Day
Age-ing makes me feel out of place, for it is all happening in the body, not mind. I wonder what do others see that I don’t. I came across an interesting post on Facebook and shared it today. I’ve faced age-ism and some unkind remarks in the corporate world. There are banks who have a … Continue reading Age-ing
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