Skies find their reflection in me Sands become interesting with patterns etched by my movement Fluidity, blendability, transparency … more lies in the depth of my core..... https://only100words.xyz/2020/05/07/three-line-tales-week-223/
Core
Journey to Irrelevance
He is on unfamiliar terrain. The assignment is not clearly defined, he is not comfortable with local culture and his set of competencies cannot be put to use here. Vaguely, he thought of the celebrity singer who sat near Haji Ali, singing on a harmonium, and had collected twelve bucks for his talent. He used … Continue reading Journey to Irrelevance
Emojis back then…
“The guy lacks basic manners. He extended his hand. I’d like people to maintain their distance.” “In good old days, we shook hands and sometimes even hugged each other.” “Blasphemy!” She was shocked, and stomped her feet as she walked to her bedroom. Thankfully, shoes were taken off at the doorstep. I don’t blame her, … Continue reading Emojis back then…
Sanity Redefined
Was that a knock? Visitors are not expected under the circumstances. Security guards would not let them in. The cops posted outside would have them thrown in quarantine anyway. Dreams dare not enter my rituals of waking and sleeping hours. The lines get blurred. There is no certainty about the future. I woke up in … Continue reading Sanity Redefined
Scared
“I have a confession to make.” His loving eyes looked different, and she felt a knot in the stomach. “No. It’s not what you think. I’m not going away anywhere. The monster you killed that fateful night was a dummy, and I helped you escape the law. But the monster who harassed you before that … Continue reading Scared
Constructed shadows
“This has to be done, because everybody in the family does it, and I can’t stand out like a sore thumb.” “I’m not compelled to worship your gods.” “Is that your final decision?” “Yes, and I’m leaving, because the nothingness horrifies me. There is no individual I can interact with, just constructed shadows of the … Continue reading Constructed shadows
Depth of understanding
“Go ahead, if that is your final decision.” “So you are not joining us?” “No. Time will tell how much are they underwater, and how much above it. I think I already know it.” https://only100words.xyz/2020/04/23/three-line-tales-week-221/
Money Genius
Once upon a time, there was paper….. Paper could hold words, pictures, memories, research, creativity and MONEY. Paper was primitive genius. I could hand over a million dollars to you, and you passed it on to someone, but there was no record of it. “You know why bitcoin is eulogized” I hear Grandpa speak those … Continue reading Money Genius
Memoirs
“Selective amnesia” …. a reviewer chose to say about the first draft of her memoirs. Delving back into the past is easy, but putting stories in right perspective is not so easy. I There are many other lives entangled with hers, she didn’t have the right to reveal all. She decided to approach some of … Continue reading Memoirs
Merchants
They will be remembered for ages, for what they brought to the shore, and what they took. The merchants were hungry for power and economic control. They brought in cheap goods, made people dependent and ruled business on the shore. They snaked their way through all sites where the locals thronged, and extracted secrets. The … Continue reading Merchants
Creative Experiments and More 