What’s in a piece?

a piece of artthat creates many morewith shadows behindreflections on the floor a piece of mindthat breaks bondswith presumptionscontinuing to haunt a piece of heartthat bleeds involuntarywith a strange lovein a life solitary Photo Challenge #532

Numbers

This prompt is an exciting post for me. During my training programs, I used to take a short break and play a fascinating game. It was a refreshing way to break the monotony and stimulate the mind. Think of a three-digit number (excluding mirror numbers). Let’s say 658. Reverse it – 856. Subtract the lesser … Continue reading Numbers

Landing

wheels rotatingaircraft spinstime to reflecton all that I leave behindchecking if the storieslay buried in gravesnobody to call my name-the city and Istrangers hereafter the plane flies againto a destinationlife will crashafter landing Quadrille at dVerse Photo Challenge #531

North Star – Dhruv Tara

The North Star is called Dhruv Tara in Indian mythology. The story goes that the younger prince of a kingdom was admonished by his stepmother for going near the throne. Her infamous words – The highest seat is not for everyone. The Prince meditates hard to please the Lord and receives the following blessing: ‘Go … Continue reading North Star – Dhruv Tara

August

August brings heavy rains, but religion and patriotism endure it all to celebrate festivals. Some festivals are designed to break the monotony of grey clouds with colour. Being a Leo, I’ve grown to believe that August brings positive change, though every August of my life does not testify to this. This year's Mercury retrograde dampened … Continue reading August

Is Intelligent Design a Myth?

Currently, I’m reading Mahagatha by Satyarth Nayak, an English translation of a book that offers a unique perspective on the epic story. It presents a mythological version of the awe-inspiring origins of the universe. In the intricately linked stories, I witness a fascinating personification of planets and other elements of the Universe. The Creator (Brahma) … Continue reading Is Intelligent Design a Myth?

Optimism

optimism-unending battleto change the view-unbending willto not be a victimof fear-inducing stories-to not let the leashtighten on thoughts helplessness gripssilenced rebellion haunts-march onsow seeds of change-let the futurereap the fruitit deserves Quadrille at dVerse Photo Challenge #529

A ballet complete

Leaping from the ledge, a cat traces a cosmic arc.Her body twists, a celestial spark,as gravity’s grip loosens and time slows down.whiskers catching stardust, she wears a crown. Mid-air, she transforms—a feline acrobat;limbs stretch like shadows, sleek and exact;the laws of physics bend to her will,Grace is woven into every sinew and skill. And then, … Continue reading A ballet complete