I left for eternity, that night leaving fragile bonds behind severing ties with all my might heavy eyelids, thirsty soul in search of the meaning of life I left for eternity, that night unfamiliar is the new terrain powered by freedom, I sway ahead leaving fragile bonds behind I look for welcome … Continue reading A place of doubt
power of your presencescorches my smallness…. how did I not see youall these yearsas you grew, blossomed,changed,turned unrecognizableand flew? did I drinkin your benevolenceas you gave yourself awaydrop-by-droppint-by-pintand swelledinto the shape of oceans? did I thinkwith closed eyesseeing shapesyou’d outgrownwhile you transformedinto butterfliesmade of light? power of your presencemocks my awareness…. https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/06/14/elis-comin/
I feel rather overdressed, standing under the decorative lights in my wedding finery. The wedding vows have been taken, and the bride is standing with a bag in hand, dressed in a track-suit, ready to leave for her parents’ place. I hear some whispers of enquiry – “Is there something wrong, something that should not … Continue reading Not so unusual
her spirit exhausted in fighting -blocked vision -their beliefs she just chose to fly -explore battles on that side https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/06/11/photo-challenge-267/
Plop! She woke up from her reverie with the sound of a ball creating a splash in the bucket. Her toddler was at the game again, and the two older ones about to return from school. She rued about the disappearance of eight years of her life, as she lay the table with snacks for … Continue reading Being Mom
“Breathe in, breathe out, you’ll be okay.” “I’ve been doing that all my life, so, don’t give me that crap. ” She sounds offended, so I decide to change the topic. “Did you see Mrs. Kapoor in hospital on the way?” “Yeah, I did meet her son, but she is in a coma.” “There is … Continue reading Exercise
flabbergasted by tears you left- and missed the rainbows in bright smiles https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/06/05/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-june-5th-2019-rainbow/
He had smashed all mirrors in his house, long ago. He hoped to restore them all – some day after quitting the job. But foregoing the handsome pay, perks and prestige wasn’t easy. Somehow, the ugly mask earned him respect. Only the sales manager knew that he was nothing more than a robot – abusing, … Continue reading Oh, to breathe again …
“The tread of time is so ruthless that it tramples even the kings under its feet.” “Yeah, glorified CEOs get booted out on corruption.” Sunil’s head was buried in the newspaper. “Only those who failed to share the booty. Or they would have an army to support them.” “I guess you’re right. The chain is … Continue reading Cancerous
“Just how could you do that, Anita? She is your flesh and blood.” “Yes, and it placed enormous responsibility on my shoulders. I couldn’t recognize this deplorable monster though she came from me.” “Yet, turning her in to the police?” “We are biologically linked, but two different individuals with different value systems. One has to … Continue reading Parenting a stranger
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