skies cover my world yet have no claims to possess me https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/02/13/weekend-writing-prompt-196-possess/
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Seeds
The one-year old throws up, and his mother looks hassled. “He doesn’t know when to stop eating.” Systems are put in place to keep a check on his oral consumption. He cries and cries, then indulges in vengeful acts - like breaking a glass to see his mother in tears. The kid insists on checking … Continue reading Seeds
Waiting
“You need to paint the opponents black.” “How?” “Total media control. Show only what helps us.” “People will see through it.” “They might, but they will not speak. They are waiting to be beguiled. Because the truth is uncomfortable. They will have to seek other options, which they do not have.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/01/30/weekend-writing-prompt-194-beguile/
Factions
Factions -undermined divided manipulation conspiracy Factions -rhetoric overblown Blame games reign aspersions cast on national news channels Factions -provoked challenged forced to react then banned Factions -cursed to remain where they are while others take charge with a smirk https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/01/23/weekend-writing-prompt-193-faction/
Dumb-founded
All she knew about this celebrity guest was the note sent by his personal assistant, and a few news clips. She pulled out a picture of his, and pasted another face on it. “Glad to meet you, Sir! Hope you enjoy our hospitality.” Her tenacity and tolerance for tantrums was well-known, but this time around, … Continue reading Dumb-founded
Emotions
Those monsters are still boiling in the crucible. They drag me back, drive me, set fire to every fibre of my being and give false notions about my identity. Those masks are not me, but everybody thinks so. A face is a lifelong possession, but it is concealed behind the different masks I don every … Continue reading Emotions
Troglodyte
His candour surprises me. “How old are you?” “Twenty four. Does it matter?” “By this age, people have acquired a certain level of tact and diplomatic skills.” “You find me brutal, don’t you?” “Quite a troglodyte, by your expression …. I can’t think where to place you in the office.” “It’s not about me, it’s … Continue reading Troglodyte
Transference
“Your response is so lackadaisical. I’m not happy with your languid approach.” “Boss, why do you expect us to work 15 hours in a pandemic? “You are lucky to have a job. So many have got retrenched.” “Sure. I’ve tested Covid positive today. My luck gets transferred to you.” “Hey, you will be paid. Stay … Continue reading Transference
A reason to be
Souls talking to each other up there…. “I died of Covid.” “I died of Covid-phobia.” “I understand” (suppressing laughter), “what niggles you now?” “There are so many diseases out there. I missed a chance of dodging those.” “Let’s go back there and find a reason to live …. Sorry, a disease to be afraid of.” … Continue reading A reason to be
Next Normal
A call for good meets resistance labelled quixotic do we accept mediocrity Inanity as new normals? Wake up, define the next normal before it’s too late… https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2020/12/05/weekend-writing-prompt-186-quixotic/
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