Lessons from the past

“But why is the answer more books? The future is digital.” “These books tell the story of Vishwakarma, the guy who made the Pushpak Viman (an aircraft in ancient times). The art and science was lost, till the Wright Brothers invented a new version. Vishwakarma also made an attempt at creating a virtual world. Brahma … Continue reading Lessons from the past

Cyclone Fani

The tall pines on the hill poked at the clouds. In a short while, trees separated from their alma mater Earth, and were lying uprooted on the ground. The fury of Cyclone Fani wreaked havoc, as it avenged years of abuse by earthlings. Nobody knew what angst was being nursed inside the elements, and when … Continue reading Cyclone Fani

Rituals are not for the Strong

What if there were no rituals to be followed, and you had absolute freedom to decide what to do, with your day or life? Brush your teeth at 5.30 pm, file annual tax returns in any convenient month, and celebrate New Year in July. The actions would still have the same impact, though reducing your … Continue reading Rituals are not for the Strong

Magic

The pen wasn’t worth anything, but Maddie pocketed it anyway. Or was she the only one to know its worth? The discarded pen of a writer she worshipped was picked up by his handyman, and today, he is the author of the same writer’s biography. Maddie looked at it gingerly …. Will magic flow out … Continue reading Magic

The first coffee

It is one of those days, when the world feels upside down. The housemaid failed to turn up. There was an issue with the Uber app, so I had to find alternative means of transport. The file I had worked on last night was not saved, calling for rework. Things were settling down by 11 … Continue reading The first coffee

Diplomacy

well-concealed venom darkness of bright colors naïvete fails to see https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/04/24/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-april-24th-2019-something-different/

Heaven on Earth

angels that bark lick and love -define devotion -lay #loyaltygoals -challenge religions to understand selfless living -teach humans unconditional love   the more the merrier on my tour to heaven without dying I’ll live for them let them rule my mortal existence with immortal love https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/04/23/photo-challenge-260/

Antique shop

The mirror changed my life. As night fell, and the lights were turned off, I heard voices floating through the room. I would have brushed it off as an overactive imagination, till I heard a distinct sound of thumping, and asking to be let out. I was careful enough to wake up my partner first … Continue reading Antique shop

Learning

I came, I saw, I thought I conquered The world remained so indifferent -eyes shut   i put out my hardest best a few smiles, some accolades I got   i strived hard, a little more there was always so much to learn -I’m glad   i observed, I analysed i chucked out – all … Continue reading Learning

Callow

is it fascination or hallucination I’m young, I don’t know   is it worship or relationship I’m young, let it all flow   just an appreciative token I’m heartbroken I’m learning, I’ll let it go   I know what I need No fancy or greed I can wait, I’ve to grow https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/04/19/music-challenge-48-show-me-what-im-looking-for-by-carolina-liar/