A story by Michael Humphris on future of civilization... https://www.michaelhumphris.co.uk/letters/
Kitsch
I am the first to see his secret chamber - art created, never sold. “Where does the money come from?” I’m curious. “I migrated to the city in search of a living, to keep body and soul together. Anna invited me to see a certain spot in the city. The Queen of Kitsch had just … Continue reading Kitsch
Packing a life
“I can’t leave this behind”. She wailed. “But why? It’s not easy to lug it around, when movement is uncertain.” “My grandma enjoyed the outdoors with us on this chair - in the garden, on the beach and wherever our fancy would take us.” “I’m sure you don’t want her to see fire raining from … Continue reading Packing a life
Times change, not temperaments
The setting is the same as it was years ago. A meal for two, a phone that cannot be put on mute and a mind ready to devour a story….. Televisions are passe. Netflix can be accessed from any screen. What if the phone rings? Hit the Pause button, tell the caller about the excitement … Continue reading Times change, not temperaments
Marketing
“It’s a strange city. Why would anyone hang shoes up there?” “Get used to being in a city of high achievers. The shoes are left behind by people who fly away to meet their lofty goals.” “And they want their shoes to be available on dropping down from gorgeous heights?’ “No. We keep those as … Continue reading Marketing
Remnants
“I’d like to know more about the residents of the palace. It feels like every carefully placed stone has a story to tell.” The guide looked at her with misty eyes, her voice choked. “It was a city, not just a palace. Each stone speaks of dreams destroyed, to appease the ego of palace residents.” … Continue reading Remnants
Past
I don’t know why people think the past is romantic. Why do they revel in reunions or visit historical monuments? The past wants a voice in the present, but forgets it has already lived its present. Now it needs to let others live out their present. The present peeks into the past, only to be … Continue reading Past
A letter
I know you don’t expect me, nor am I a welcome visitor in your self-imposed isolation. But this is to let you know that I’ll be there with you next week. I’m haunted by the stones in that cottage – each carrying a story from the past. Stones chosen carefully for what they represent, got … Continue reading A letter
Silent monuments
Tourists make a monument whatever it is. I’ve always been fascinated by history. I like to guess the stories of what happened then. What were the characters involved thinking? How did the place evolve to its present state. I want to write a novel, but coming with a physicist changes it all. All I hear … Continue reading Silent monuments
Compromise
“What are you doing here?” She could have given anything to see this expression. “Why do you look so surprised?” “This is the sleaziest bar in town. Not a place I’d like to see my wife in…” “I guess togetherness means being where you are. I took some time to find out your favourite haunts … Continue reading Compromise
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