Reflections

Do you think it's possible, can I dedicate to a cause I don't believe in.... Can I love some one who has values those are not the same as mine? To a cause I don't believe in.... I send my deepest regrets those are not the same as mine. I like you for you mirror … Continue reading Reflections

The Witch

I decided to have fun with your prompt. "Did you notice the changing color of my skin, and small protuberances from my ear?" "What's bothering you, Jack? You seem to be upset." He did not look up from his phone. "Alan, my wife is a witch." I felt my voice quivering. "Wait till you see … Continue reading The Witch

Lite? No…

“Youtube shorts are the latest in the market, after Tiktok.” “How do I earn revenue, if there are no ads?” “You increase visibility first. The long videos can come later.” A month later…. “Dammit! That’s not what I intended to say.” “I guess something is lost in editing. I’ll relook.” Jack sounded sheepish. “Look here, … Continue reading Lite? No…

Beauty – Lucky Dip – Limerick

she clamoured to slay, be beautifuland those product ads were bountifulshe tore pictures from magsbereft - they looked like ragsnot much to read, but it's all so cool Source of inspiration https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIIKTNPP5Ts https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/02/27/saturday-mix-lucky-dip-27-february-2021/

Let’s grow

The rose bushes lay a siege with velveteen petals and curved thornsBabies I pat on the head, have grown hornsThe world is changing fast, let's grow togetherOr those bushes will soon drive us apart Petals change color, I did not see the thornsI need to keep pace, so keep the meter onOr those bushes will … Continue reading Let’s grow

Contrived

“Is this Gloria Smith the same girl from your class, who migrated to England?” “The face looks familiar, but yet, I’m not sure.” “The red hair are as you described it.” “Well, colours of memory changed with the advent of hair colour. Eyes and hair all look contrived now.” https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/02/25/tale-weaver-316-25-february-the-red-hair-girl/

1942- A Love Story

Here is a translation of a lyric from the Hindi film "1942- a Love Story", vocalised by Kumar Sanu I saw a girl, and thought I saw a girl, and thought (she’s) Like a blossoming rose, like a poet’s dream, Like A bright ray, like a deer in a forest Like a full moon night, … Continue reading 1942- A Love Story

Mystery of the Bald Man

"It is a nuclear plant for god sake... Why would any one go in there so exposed? Scientists take time to dress on protective gear before going in." "Strangely, the bald man is only in the CCTV cameras. Nobody else seems to have seen him in the vicinity. The records of all guards have been … Continue reading Mystery of the Bald Man

Fog

The damp fog refused to burn away, eating up their street until the suburb became still and their house an island. This quote knocks at her creativity. The message from her friend looms large on her mind, “The tainted woman CEO of …. Bank is not so bad a person. Her husband is the real … Continue reading Fog

Lotions

The image me reminds me of my friend, who started a business of manufatcuring organic skincare and haircare products. I was the first recipient of a parcel for trial, and endorsement on social media .... just that all the bottles were unlabelled 🙂 I had a tough time getting her on a video call to … Continue reading Lotions