-breaking the eggshell-outgrowing mediocrity-finding new groundor new surfaces-experimentingwith different channelsof communicationis all so intrinsicto growthto planting meaningin the mundanesoil of life Then, is it a crimeto renege on wordsI did not seeas a binding contract? Written for Weekend Writing Prompt
“You’ve no clue how demeaning it is. I got chucked out of the show at the last minute…I couldn’t fit in the bandage dress, as I measured half an inch more.” “Couldn’t they alter the dress?” “They hold the power to alter careers and damage egos.” The model’s soul was scarred, which no bandage could … Continue reading Fashion
Why give impossible dreams?neither am I light enough to flynor foolish enough to leap into the skyAvian aficionado -cast your net elsewherefor an easy catch Written for Weekend Writing Prompt #275
“Maximum data leaks happen from Google Chrome browsers, and rediffmail ids,” says a report about online frauds. “Download Opera browser. My experience has been good”, says my teenage daughter. Data science tells us different stories, and some suffer from the curse of dimensionality. Certain sets of data will accidentally correlate. “Why are you talking about … Continue reading Data science
He is crestfallen, not finding anyone inside there. He remembers the girl who guided his boat to anchor on the right spot. She might have some clues about his quest. He sees her helping the locals with their daily chores. “If you’re hungry, there’s enough food for everyone.” “I’m looking for a princess who was … Continue reading Release
somnambulist footstepssearching for good foodin a sleeping kitchen Dad shh-ing us to silenceIt is my sassy sisteron a forced diet Is she really sleeping? Written for Weekend Writing Prompt
Getting back to normal life is a relief. I recall the number of astrological predictions I’ve checked over the years, to reassure myself the next year will be better. And yet, life has a will of its own. Nonchalantly, it brushes off the audacity of astrologers. As the jamboree of good wishes, good food and … Continue reading New Year
“We don’t want a new theme, just a variation of the time-tested theme. The money is there”, growled the daily soap czarina. “But that’s what we have been doing for the last ten years. Let’s give the viewers something new.” “It means I need to reinvent my image. Personally, I identify with what I sell.” … Continue reading Living up to the image
turn a page in the book of timechange calendars on the wallanother year has passedyet, tomorrow is just another day Same routine, same faces..Why travel to go places?stationary moves take youthrough time capsules Old glasses, new winechimes Grandfather Time Written for Weekend Writing Prompt
It’s the turn of anti-gods to grab the chance offered on a platter, and unleash masked terror on the planet. It’s a challenge for gods to return and prove their existence. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/07/09/weekend-writing-prompt-267-return/
