Eulogy of a rebel

Quite often, I find myself gripped with a death wish. I feel like my existence is not very relevant to the world. Nor do they have anything to keep me happy and contented. I don’t really care about eulogies or elegies written for me. What does matter is that my point of view – spoken, … Continue reading Eulogy of a rebel

The Bloody Carousel

Somehow, I like the place. It has a strange sense of familiarity – is this what we call déjà vu? I wonder why the inhabitants don’t seem to like me, though they look like old friends or acquaintances. I focus on the tilted architecture, which could easily be the ninth wonder of the world (the … Continue reading The Bloody Carousel

Embers

The flood raged over the entire village. She wondered if nature was mimicking her fury, or trying to pour water on it. The rage hadn’t helped, but had refused to die down either. It resembled embers of a slow-burning fire that was consuming her, rather than a raging flood. She closed her eyes and entered … Continue reading Embers

Sunbathing

suffused with slow warmth inner glaciers start melting whole being renewed https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/06/26/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-june-26th-2019-sun-bathing/

It’s time….

it is the age of fascination it is the age to float, not walk it is the age to hope and dream to build castles in air   it is the age of illusion it is the age to text, not talk it is the age to smile and beam suitably for likes and share … Continue reading It’s time….

You blew it

Harish broke all records in the examination. But you know what … I’d advised him to join X coaching classes. Harish has been a topper from the first grade. You saw their new house? I was the first to get arched doorways in this town, and now many have followed suit. Arched doorways have been … Continue reading You blew it

The Frozen Man

The most peculiar thing happened on the eleventh of November, just as the snow had begun to drift down.   The snow assumed a peculiar shape, like a man frozen in snow. Passers-by ventured ahead to rescue him, but the shadow was elusive for their almost frozen hands. An old lady stepped out of the crowd and … Continue reading The Frozen Man

Summer Solstice

stepping into change but no transformation yet longest day ever… https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/06/19/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-june-19th-2019-summer-solstice/

Home Delivery Service

He started his professional life as a postman. The village he lived in did not offer many career options, and he was sure he did not want to be a farmer. He enjoyed the hopeful glances cast in his direction, as people awaited letters from their loved ones. Gradually, he saw the looks turn to … Continue reading Home Delivery Service