Wisdom of the Sky

a free soul shouts groaning under its own weight -I can take no more   un-spin the thought yarns you’ll find a way out -wisdom of the sky https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/08/06/photo-challenge-275/

Up in the air

“We take pride in the past, but are excited about the future. Here lies your key to leadership – build anticipation, ignite hopes – it is all in the air, unverifiable.” My mentor rambled on, failing to generate any excitement in me, “Doesn’t this fire you, my boy- the idea of  ruling over minds and … Continue reading Up in the air

Ineffectively intelligent

I chuckle at the coincidence. One of the trolls looks like a popular leader. I see reflections of his allies and opponents in the other figures, and start building stories around it. This promises to be a trip with high creative potential. On the way back, I see a rather threatening figure looming large in … Continue reading Ineffectively intelligent

Lingua Franca

There are certain words that sprung up in my late years, and some existing words in the dictionary that became commonplace. Words got abbreviated, and the spirit lost in the carelessness with which these are thrown around. Awesome and Rockstar are two I can recall right away. ‘Amazing’ was the boss’s remark on congratulatory mails … Continue reading Lingua Franca

Shadows

shadows on the wall changing shape, form with light my fragmented self   https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-july-24th-2019-shadows-on-the-wall/

Those unkempt guys…

They congregated up in the hills, far away from judging eyes. They looked rather unkempt in distressed denims, straggly hair and unwashed/unshaven faces but carried the latest devices. They spread out to different spots and remained busy on their equipment. Seven hours later, the skies turned  a dark grey with rumblings of thunder, and the … Continue reading Those unkempt guys…

Blue-eyed boy

“Sir, this act is in contravention of rules, and needs an approval from you.” “You are doing it to increase revenue, and enhance your performance ratings and increments/bonus. It’s in your own interest.” “That is beside the point, Sir. If something is beyond my defined powers, it needs an approval from you, or I could … Continue reading Blue-eyed boy

Welcome Visitors

they ask for space but not a room they ask for keys but not a lock they ask for time but not a clock   Yet I need to stay open capture them for posterity Ideas are such welcome visitors https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/07/18/tale-weaver-232-july-18th-visit/