Death

Belief is a wise wager. Granted that faith cannot be proved, what harm will come to you if you gamble on its truth and it proves false? If you gain, you gain all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Wager, then, without hesitation, that He exists. Blaise Pascal ROLE OF BELIEF I wonder if certain … Continue reading Death

Ostracised

“It’s only your interpretation. We don’t hate you.” Someone tries to calm the agitated woman. “You don’t …. But you expect me to be like you for acceptance with open arms. And that is not going to happen. Neither am I born like you nor will I make any effort to be there.” Silence follows. … Continue reading Ostracised

Obstacles undefined

wistfulnesslife that could have beenif not pulleddown by ropesinsurmountable hatredyou are not like them Photo Challenge #499

Commercial breaks

I’m not much of a TV watcher. But from whatever little I do, what irks me most are celebrities endorsing harmful products. Almost every actor worth his stardom is endorsing some online game with a disclaimer “Addiction can cause financial losses. Play responsibly.” It is a disease that will destroy the financial wellness of idle … Continue reading Commercial breaks

Thirst

tired-beingshowcased ondesert safarisI thirst for some paraglidingor river adventures - Are you listening, humans? Photo Challenge #498

Hunter, FM and Chhotu

We used to feed a stray cat, Kitty, who loved to spend long hours on our couch or carpet. I learned that cats can trust when she delivered under our bed and made us parents. We were busy raising three kittens for the next five months, and each one of them taught us a different … Continue reading Hunter, FM and Chhotu

The Jacket

the jacket had been lyingin the same spot under the treefor days now…days after he was buriedhours, minutes, momentssince she cried lastvowing not to thinkof a tormentoror his toxic airs the air was stillso much so thatmovementappeared to be a mythleaves frozenunder imagined icejust like her dreams dreams she could not abandonnow they could not … Continue reading The Jacket

Let it not be the last time

This picture reminded me of a disaster in North India, where 41 workers were trapped in a tunnel that caved in. It took a village of tunnelling experts and 17 days to rescue all of them. Find details here. Let it not be the last timeyou walk inside tunnelsand hold a beacon your entry starts … Continue reading Let it not be the last time