driving round the bend I met Wisdom on the way it showed a different path I was not willing to stay I met Wisdom on the way I saw peace on that side, but I was not willing to stay narrow vision pushed me hard I saw peace on that side, but thought I'll come … Continue reading The road I did not take
“A new outfit covers all damaged parts, but unpeeling of facea reveal pain. Anyway, eyes stop at curvatures in the body – who looks at faces these days?” “I’m swathed in bandages. Someone once planned to bring me back to life, but the scene around is not encouraging. I don’t want to return….” “Do you … Continue reading Incarcerated souls
“Long after you are gone, you will be remembered for the patterns you paint on the sky with colors of hope….” “Wow, Linda, you are becoming a poet….” “It is the impact of your company.” Her smile is lovely, and can light up a million hearts. What a cruel joke of destiny that she can … Continue reading The Baton
caged sunflowers face different directions pine for a different sun -surrounding mirrors reflect the object of their deepest desires -yet leave them wondering why is the warmth missing? why does the heart not sing? Seven horses of the sun feel pulled apart -whose love is this which overpowers their unity? -Which undercurrents call for … Continue reading Caged
The filmmaker’s obsession with women wearing white was well known. The blockbusters he produced would often show a woman in white, soaked to the skin under a waterfall or shower. The scene was always picture perfect, with intense colors of mountains and sky floating on the screen, as a backdrop to female sensuousness. Tabloids would … Continue reading Thick plot
Déjà vu is a word I’ve read about, but this place makes me feel it in the bones. Have I been here before? Going with my life history, this is the first visit. But why did I feel drawn to this god-forsaken place? I’ve read too many stories on rebirth. So, I go around looking … Continue reading Deja Vu
Yes. It is a race. Yes. I want to fly. On feet or wheels, getting pushed or jostled, being taken for a ride … Yes. I have to fly. There is no alternative. Life leaves me not many options. I will step on someone’s toes. I’ll scream if someone else does. Space is limited, and … Continue reading Rat Race
The sky is so clear after several weeks. Vale smiles at me, as he looks up. I can’t recall when did I see him smiling last. Life has not been easy for us, but he will never know. He blames us for the unrest he feels within himself. He has reacted adversely to his mother’s … Continue reading Mirage of clarity
I remember passing through similar fields on a school excursion, and I tried drawing the picture with crayons. Crayon tips are thick, and I couldn’t get the strands right. Later in class, I was sitting behind Gloria Smith, the only one with golden hair in the class. Inspiration struck again, and I tried redoing the … Continue reading Golden strands
“You’ve had enough time to prove yourself, but you have only disappointed so far.” “You underestimate the time it takes to reach the top.” “Can you put a number to it?” “Tell me if you can. Manoeuvring one’s way up, when there are no steps or ladders in place is a task. Flying is an … Continue reading It takes time to plan
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