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
Contingency plan
Company headquarters in Germany devised a contingency plan in 2020. What if the workforce in India fails to deliver during the pandemic? It is a country of 1.2 billion with less healthcare facilities. Today, news arrives that we need to plan to deliver more. A major part of the German workforce is indisposed. “Hey! What … Continue reading Contingency plan
MLMM Music Challenge
expectations of this or that bind the psyche change thinking hat I don’t have to be … I’m so sure What do you want me to be grateful for?… What if I want to be all that you ask me I don’t have to be Won’t it be less of me? why not leave it … Continue reading MLMM Music Challenge
Re-emergence
sets of words - ring hollow with no meaning I break them, put those together again my story peeps through the page - amazing I wonder how long will bonhomie last I've seen friends change, goodwill slip away fast she said it again, with envy gleaming she's an old friend, so I just let it … Continue reading Re-emergence
