A chosen life

Did you come for me that night? my dreams carried me imagination took flight towers, billboards - and my name up in neon lights waking up in a different world I found fame, but lost my voice I choked on borrowed words only said things that sounded nice I hurt sidewalks with pointed heels feeling … Continue reading A chosen life

Happiness recalled

Once upon a time, I used to be a monster who said, “You can either have a dog in this house or me.” I can’t believe it any more. How could I have been so ignorant and arrogant? Only someone who has never experienced unconditional love can utter such monstrosities. The tide turned in 2001, … Continue reading Happiness recalled

Warning

Who raised a red flag just before I jumped in? false is the alarm untrue is the scare inflated is the claim to ignore it, I dare there is no face behind a bad turn of events they are all envious my naivete laments I’m young and brave there are miles to go stopping is … Continue reading Warning

Sunday Writing Prompt – Headlines

Headline Gone Viral: Bride ties her baby to her wedding gown while walking down the aisle Source:  Timesnownews.com I wonder what was it that you suffered while carrying me? A let-down lurking beneath your fancy wedding gown? What fury is that you unleash on the world? Whose attention do you seek? To whom do you … Continue reading Sunday Writing Prompt – Headlines

Creative

A muse or inspiration can trigger a piece of art, but what triggers creativity? Am I born with it, or acquired it somewhere along the way, when I had to solve problems, look deeper to find a resolution and in the process, I acquired deeper insights? Is it all rooted somewhere in my genes, structure … Continue reading Creative

Synchronized

In a world separated by time zones, integrated in online communication, synchronicity acquires new dimensions. Organisations in different countries ask for people working in U.S. shifts. In a long-distance marriage, couples go great lengths to be there with each other at a common appointed hour. A mother in India takes the responsibility of waking up … Continue reading Synchronized

Sordid tales

“We respect a work-life balance. A policy is being laid down that no official emails will be sent on weekends, and employees are free to not take a call on weekends.” The board room resounded with applause, to welcome the CEOs initiative. At long last, the core team could have some family time on weekends. … Continue reading Sordid tales

Power

Power is will Power is imagination Power is opportunity Power is strategic action Power is a door opens for a moment if you don’t jam your foot in you fail… it’s sacrament Power is a vision it brings to nought someone else’s limitation of thought Power does not need muscles or gym Power is resistance … Continue reading Power