Mars and Moon may not have sufficient space or resources to shelter all inhabitants of earth. Nor are earthlings rich enough to reach there. What are we planning for? Coming back reincarnated as an advanced specimen of techno-humans, with a choice of planets to live in? Or someone is selling dreams, just in the way … Continue reading To the Moon, Alice
Life is such a limiting term, if I think of it as related to the body. In how many forms does energy live on the earth, without a body? Folklore is built by intrigued minds around the unusual experience of a few. Fear is felt by minds that cannot accept the unfamiliar, and their stories … Continue reading Kikimora and Domovoy
The poetry form is Echo Verse rest, recharge, recuperate … eightnights of musical bands — bannedall songs, all sound bytes - bitesof kebab, pints of alcohol - hallmark of decadence boos - boozejust blocks ache, sleep arrests - restnow till pain finds a berth - birth of memories, sorrow again - gaininsights till you get … Continue reading Musician on a break
taste the skybut not flyswallow cloudsremain dry this is ethernot dewy earthfloat aroundexperience rebirth it came from somewheretoo far to walkdistance immeasurablenot round the block from as far awayas the most unreasonable desire,the most devastating hopewrapped in gossamerairy envelopes I’ve belonged nowherebut herejust failed to find a seerto guide me upwardsevaporate like a tearstop breathingJust … Continue reading Just disappear
I have no claims of any expertise on climate change. But I follow the news, and do whatever I can in small ways to protect the environment. The speaker in a comic video referred to residents of Delhi (India) feeling uncomfortable in the odorless, fresh air of mountains. Clean air lacks 'spice' (referring to pollution), … Continue reading Climate change
The house is isolated, a little away from the mainstream. People who live in surrounding areas are often perplexed about its existence and purpose. Interestingly, the house has smart sensors and receives signals from different parts of the world. Intellectual inputs and ideas are always welcome. It is well-connected, but not part of a spy … Continue reading House
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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
“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
“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
