Projection

Projection is a far more common phenomenon than I ever thought of.  Arrogance never admits folly. Their acts are just a faux pas, always meant to disappear in flames, labeled as a foul mood. But the core evil of intent is passed on to someone else as final judgment, transposed on another to provide relief … Continue reading Projection

Wallpaper

“Shouldn’t the night sky be midnight and silver, rather than blue and yellow?” My husband is being critical as usual. He has never liked this interior decorator. “This is soothing on the eyes. And my baby is going to shine like gold, not a subdued silver.” His arms engulf me in a split second, and … Continue reading Wallpaper

Story Swap

“Uncle, how long will you wait in the queue on a sultry afternoon? Go home and rest. I’ll collect the cash and deliver it to your house.” The old man looks grateful for the offer. He is tired and sick, but desperately in need of money. He hands over the signed cheque to the young … Continue reading Story Swap

Infinity

exploreinfinityprops support, yet leave youprecarious - in ether orwater? your ownlimitationsinstill preprogrammed fearunknown is a deep abyss - findit now get ridof old mindsetsopportunity callsit's your chance to show a world - don'tlose it Written for Photo Challenge on MLMM

Epiphany

one small actimpacts so manywhat abouta lifetimeshadows get bigger than meI reconstruct self Written for MLMM- Photo Challenge Image credit: Marco Bianchetti on Unsplash

Genetics

I met a cousin after 24 years. The last we met was at his wedding, and his daughter is 21 now.  She is unusually friendly and eager to mingle. I’m tired after the journey, but she keeps firing questions, “You were fond of reading in childhood, weren’t you? You spent time alone in your grandfather’s … Continue reading Genetics

Solar Suresh

I came across this image on social media today about how a house is viewed. Then, comes an essay prompt from Jim Adams, which add one more dimension to how a house can be viewed - as a storehouse of energy, since most of our urban homes are built with bricks. Being a tropical country, … Continue reading Solar Suresh

Sunny side up

Egg yolks are so yummy. I don’t want an omelet with egg whites…. I stop in my tracks to hear a voice as Judah fiddles with his fork, trying to prick the yolk on his sunny side up. “I’m sure the world outside is sunnier than me. It’s great to be out of that egg … Continue reading Sunny side up