“I don’t remember when you made the first choice in life. But you were always adamant about what you wanted. Today, I’m proud of my daughter who has chosen adoption, just to transfer the value system to another girl.” The impromptu speech from my mother attracts resounding applause.
luminosity of early morning dew drops reflecting the sun makes me feel lost in shadows but I let them have the stage freshness is steeped in wisdom of dark nights https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/04/30/weekend-writing-prompt-257-luminous/
If all goes right, take the right turn. This was Mom’s fave quote, and ‘right’ was to be interpreted as per the situation. Years later, I think of situations when things did not go right. It means things did not go as per expectations. Provocations arose from unexpected quarters at an unexpected time. Teach them … Continue reading Provocation
I learnt the language, I'm not the inventorBe aware - there are umpteen influencersteachers and Mom, those people at the promthey paint your mind with a lexicon Be aware - there are umpteen influencersmedia and paparazzi can't be left behindthey paint your mind with a lexiconthey control you through algorithms unknown media and paparazzi can't … Continue reading Lexicon
Walking in those recesses in the catacomb brings a sense of peace. She has lost awareness of time, of being bound by calendars and clocks. She had read somewhere that spirits walk between us, and we should let them be. They inhabit the same world as us. Can there be a common plane to connect? … Continue reading Catacomb
“Of course, we’ll be too happy to help you, Ma’m”, stuttered the customer service representative, “just complete the details in the form, and the amount will be credited to your account.” He couldn’t believe a celebrity was taking a small loan from them. The scammer moved ahead confidently with her purported identity. A small effort … Continue reading Scamster
She tells me my story by reading the runesNot sure how much reality she prunesI wonder who wrote those scripts in stoneWhat was their story, they know it alone… Not sure how much reality she prunesand after all, it's only her interpretationWhat was their story, they know it aloneLet me know what's true, then praise … Continue reading Scripts in stone
“You are a very different kind of judge for a beauty contest. It shows in the assessment scores.” Video clips of conversations add spice to a television show. “Madam Twinkle, I think I was invited to induce more variety on the panel. Thanks for being tolerant of my divergent views.” “Of course, Mr. Singh, you … Continue reading Just a perspective
The teenager downloaded an investment app. His father quipped, “It’s a sureshot recipe for disaster.” “But I have saved some money.” “I wish you all the best, but who embarks a plane without knowing the destination.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/02/19/weekend-writing-prompt-249-recipe/
She is unperturbed by the report, and it surprises everyone. Cancer does not frighten her. She knows that a few months of treatment will be hard on all.But meeting Death will be a new lease of existence at a different level. The capricious nature of people around her has taken its toll on her. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2022/02/12/weekend-writing-prompt-248-capricious/
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