The Paradoxical Dance of English: An Ode to Linguistic Quirks

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In the grand theatre of languages, English pirouettes with grace yet stumble over their contradictions. Let us unravel the ironies that make it both captivating and confounding. Orthography vs. Pronunciation: English spelling is a labyrinth where “gh” morphs into /f/ in “enough” but remains silent in “ghost.” It’s a game of hide-and-seek where “colonel” defies … Continue reading The Paradoxical Dance of English: An Ode to Linguistic Quirks

Loops

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There was no way he was doing it. And that was that… Unless, of course, one of them relented to keep peace. Then, they nursed the resentment to bring it up later at inopportune moments. It is an unending loop till death or divorce pulls them apart. Story Starter - Saturday Mix

Stranded

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I can hear a heartbeatin this astounding silencewith no colour, caste or creedBeing human is not an advantage any moreas long as a heart beatsand can connect with all that surrounds Maybe … I dare to hopeIt will show a sign of affinity for my presenceWe have journeys to undertakeWhy not together? The tiger in … Continue reading Stranded

Unity in Diversity

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lines defineboundaries; yetbring it all togetheras a wholein shapes and formswith colour-burstsbecoming accent-pieces overlapping contoursmelting pot culturesconflicting currentscompel fresh viewson long-held beliefs sparkling tiny starson dark, stormy skieslose identityas dawn breaks Quadrille at dVerse Photo Challenge at MLMM

Don’t wait

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don'tjust waitforeverexpress emotions-while we still breathe, can shed a teargraveyards are notorious for their eery silence What Do You See

On the other side of Fear

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On the other side of fear lies Experience,A vast expanse where courage unfurls its wings.There, the winds of uncertainty carry whispers,the sun paints the canvas of daring dreams. Fear, a sentinel at the threshold of Safety,Its stone walls sturdy, its gates bolted tight.Within, we find refuge from life's tempests,Yet our hearts yearn for the wild … Continue reading On the other side of Fear

Sinking earth

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What happened to those who stayed home gazing at the roof while travellers cut through mountain passes to blaze stories? Perspectives changed on both sides. They were re-imagining and painting the world with a pen, brush, hoofs or wheels. The Earth sunk in with the burden of some more stories as wheels rode over it. … Continue reading Sinking earth