(Im)permanence

It was my first dream after coming to the city - living in the tallest building there.  A passer-by who saw me gaping at the heights whispered, “You know, only one window belongs to a person. There are so many up there, and so many wanting to get there.” He did not wait to hear … Continue reading (Im)permanence

Mask

Her mental health showed considerable improvement in the last few weeks.  Thank you notes are sent to the psychiatrist. He asks them to continue the treatment for monitoring further changes. It is a case history he would like to share in medical journals. Nobody thinks of the mask on the wall, which was thrown away … Continue reading Mask

Death

It is a death carefully painted. The right place, time and suit - to get noticed by the right people. Pictures are splashed across social media. People are divided into camps guessing if it was a suicide or murder. Hate campaigns against the suspects are launched. It is the beauty of living in internet times. … Continue reading Death

I ain’t no dupe

“I’m bought and worn, but I ain’t no dupe.You underestimated me, dude,” I chuckled silently as I handed over my resignation. It took six weeks to capture 70% of their client base, given my rapport with them. The idiots did make a counter-offer to retain me, but they had no clue their competitors are paying … Continue reading I ain’t no dupe

The Bible

“Congratulations on your new position in the organization!” It seems like a coronation to Rajesh who is elevated, but the expression in his boss’s eyes holds both expectation and consternation. “The company’s profits and balance-sheet should be the be-all and end-all of your life. You will hold no other value system, other than the one … Continue reading The Bible

Invigorate

“You know how I practised my sport every morning to be the State Champion. I’d won the district trophy in 1965, but was not going to stop there.” Phil and Jim were both seen walking on the pavement in the evenings. Phil had recently developed a slight limp, and was worried about his physical fitness. … Continue reading Invigorate

He used to be ….

“Crowded streets in Covid times are scary…..” “It’s not a fraction of what it used to be on this day.” “This day?” “Yes. Today is Gokulashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. Traditionally, people tie up yoghurt and sweets in a pot and hang it very high. There is an art of science of getting up … Continue reading He used to be ….

Reading too much

I try to find a pattern in the randomness. Is there a message hidden for someone? Was it meant to cross the barriers of language, culture and time - if someone sees it long after the imprints were created? Palms, thumbs, teardrops, jellyfish … certainly something to do with aquatic life ….or just the uncontrolled … Continue reading Reading too much

Guard

He will not let me go near the water. He's a dampener on my excitement, though I love him so much... The loyal soldier understands and follows what my Dad told him to do .... keep me safe, as they call it. https://only100words.xyz/2020/08/06/three-line-tales-236/