The next meal

The neon glow enveloped the city built by and for corporations. The emaciated figure on the sidewalk crouched under the bench. He was one amongst the hundred workers retrenched, because a MNC had taken over the company. He heard the news blaring on TV, from open windows. A businessman who had escaped the country after … Continue reading The next meal

Cata doxa

Bozo growled and Kitty mewed loud in protest, when I said it was raining cats and dogs outside. They were safe and cosy in their beds, and ready to sleep. “Mom, please do your research before you speak. I don’t like my babies being upset.” “Will you do that for me?” “Yes. The word is … Continue reading Cata doxa

Damned

There was a celebration in the deep, dark woods – their Master, the Devil had taken birth in the human world. His first masterful act was to kill his mother – she died during childbirth. His father, in a state of shock, refused to see the child, and uttered the words – “Oh, May he … Continue reading Damned

Relief

Chevrefeuille gives a rather unusual classical kigo word for spring, for this week's challenge- and that is 'frog'. Here's my take on that sore throat is better frogs have taken away my pain, hoarseness- in spring https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/03/27/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuillemarch-27th-2019-frogs/

Genie

“Is there a story surrounding this structure?” “Yes. A genie appears whenever thunder strikes the structure, and unleashes destruction on the world.” The sky changed color. I saw lightning, and stretched out my hands to wring the guide’s neck. I wondered what was getting inside me. Or rather WHO? I guess destiny finds a medium … Continue reading Genie

Demons

How can my muse be apart from me? It is all that I’d like to be. It could also be the exact antithesis of that, I so love to whip. But the relativity is unmistakable. I may not have the courage to admit it’s me. Something or someone that once walked on the territory of … Continue reading Demons

Herculean

Yes. They are vociferous, loud, over the top. And why shouldn’t they? They are the most powerful in the land of underprivileged people. Self-righteous noises just prove that they cannot do anything wrong. Shrillness cuts through the chill, and I’m forced to concede that they are making herculean efforts. How can I not acknowledge their … Continue reading Herculean

Homeless

born and raised in a cluster yet alone in thoughts I kept looking out to talk, to share I never ever felt at home.   college was fun with kids around being frivolous Realization… of a higher mental age struck… I never ever felt at home.   work excited me as a platform to showcase … Continue reading Homeless

If you feel

I know you keep the window open for me. I would like to jump in through the window, and hold your hand. We have lived in the comfort of each other’s company for so long. I know you keep the window open for me, because the door is locked, and the Rogue Magician will not … Continue reading If you feel