Flash

I strike gold. The color of the dragon has changed. “Mom, it’s the flashlight from outside, which makes the painting look different.” The little one contributes his two cents. “A blue dragon denotes laziness. A golden one is wise and forgiving.” “Well, then … whom will you forgive?” I like the twinkle in his ten-year … Continue reading Flash

Make space

“I like the idea of constructing something on a grave. It shows the world does not end – someone else will replace you.” “Hmmm… thoughts of recently retired people….   Letz place flowers n leave…” Dad died a day b4 my son was born. The tombstone carries a picture of his grandson. https://katmyrman.com/2019/10/29/twittering-tales-160-29-october-2019/

Barrenness

The festival of lights leaves darkness behind – piles of waste, regret of things undone, unfulfilled wishes, comparison with celebrations in better times. It is an exercise in meaninglessness. She wonders about the fakeness of pretty masks, and hollowness concealed by colourful decorations. “It is all because you don’t absorb positive things. They just bounce … Continue reading Barrenness

Reminders in small packs

He came down from the mountains as autumn aged, before the paths could pile with snow and the bridges bowed with ice. It was a transition from one world to another – he had to find new companions before hearts froze again. It took a long time to ignite the flame in closed confines, and … Continue reading Reminders in small packs

Legend in the making

“You are a specimen of your own kind. Who can survive without using devices in this age?” “How many people you know can do mathematical sums without a device, know calligraphy or write in long –hand for hours at a stretch?” “Why does anybody need to do that?” “Watch out for a legend in the … Continue reading Legend in the making

Healing

“Clutches are getting smaller, and party dresses unpredictable.” Fiona is struggling with her off-shoulder outfit. “Have you seen a woman’s handbag without a safety pin? Pins fit in anywhere.” “Grow up, Mom! We use Velcro tapes and adhesives.” “Yet, the gaps left are gaping.” “That is your perspective.” “Don’t forget, I’ve been a fashion photographer.” … Continue reading Healing

Assumptions

“Do you really care?” “I wouldn’t be here, if I did not.” What kind of chat is this? Who is at the other end? It sounds like commitment. She tapped his shoulder with a thud. He was watching a video. “Use the earphones. I don’t enjoy being carried away by your fictional characters.” (278 characters) … Continue reading Assumptions

Thick plot

The filmmaker’s obsession with women wearing white was well known. The blockbusters he produced would often show a woman in white, soaked to the skin under a waterfall or shower. The scene was always picture perfect, with intense colors of mountains and sky floating on the screen, as a backdrop to female sensuousness. Tabloids would … Continue reading Thick plot

Stardom

The alphabet of her life has been reconstructed in the last ten years. She has a new pictorial book in hand, which says A=Acting, B=Bigtime C=Craft, D=Design, E=Excellence, F= …..   she dreads the F-word – failu… The PR people say only a scandal that rocks the film world can save her career. People are fast … Continue reading Stardom