Religion

I grew up in a Hindu family with two child-free couples as neighbours – one Muslim and one Christian. I was equally pampered by both. My mother ensured that I had new clothes to wear on Eid and Christmas, and I participated in the celebrations with elan. It was more about partying, but I guess … Continue reading Religion

Weave a Dream

don't stopweaving a dreamscissors give wanted shapesif used with care; don't let it tearapart Puzzle This at Saturday Mix

Transformation

walkingso fearlesslyinto the setting sunHope I live to tell your storywhen you emergeon other sidestransformed, touched, purifiedbathed in golden light; unawareof change worshippedby waiting worldsyour scorched skin lies ignoredsomewhere; the pain forgotten innew forms Photo Challenge #486

Reconstructed sensibilities

Form : Sijo Kigo: Birds head south and autumn sky Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge - 24 seasons what do these shops sell when birds head southalien syllables inknown meters; I need to reconstructseasons to get the right shadesof autumn sky in a known languagepoems on display Photo Challenge at MLMM

Horror Island

Archie leaped into the air and grabbed at it with fervour… The fervour is surprising on this island. Archie is a phantom whose identity has been crushed, and his system indoctrinated with the researcher’s notes. Aruna ardently wishes Archie regains his memory and recognises himself. Yes, that is necessary before he recognises her and the … Continue reading Horror Island

Unprecedented

Who cares if Pearly Gates are closedthere are other worlds to gofloating around in between planetsmay be a great adventurebreaking theories and norms Who knows what I may discover therewhich makes your constructed worlds redundantso what if black holes are not tailored for meI will adapt and adopt new waysmy soul will assume new forms … Continue reading Unprecedented

Compatibility

“How did the two of you meet, Mom?” Children get incredibly curious about their parents’ past lives at times. “There were no café dates, but everything to do with working together on a food truck. When we were all fagged out at close of business, Richard took the trouble of concocting something unusual from leftovers, … Continue reading Compatibility