Quietening the mind is a mammoth task because words ceaselessly reverberate. Thoughts become whispers. Sounds get louder as one dwells over it. If Google could do a thought-to-text version, we’d observe a lot of repetition. Then, I see Grammarly mercilessly chopping off sentences. Weekend Writing Prompt #377
The picture shows Radhika Merchant-Ambani (the bride in the most opulent wedding in India) wearing a hand-painted skirt. 12 panels of a unique canvas imported from Italy were used since the fabric would have stiffened and lost shape with dried paint. The artist is Jayasri Burman, who hopes the garment will hang on the walls … Continue reading Artistic
I buy a handmade candle whose soft glow defrays the darkness in my house, struck by power failure. It helps the young widow pay electricity bills to keep her baby comfortable. Weekend Writing Prompt #375
“If I’m not a human, I’ll be the needle, virus or weapon that kills you, but kill, I will. My rage against the patriarchy will not subside with the end of one lifetime. I’ll carry this belligerence to avenge the humiliation and defeat in this life.” They are stunned to watch an orangish light emanating … Continue reading Belligerence
“Have you seen the lion resting in the cave while the lioness manages everything else? “Yes. Diplomacy lies in calling the females managers or CEOs, while decision-making rights lie elsewhere”. She hoped to find support from women, but they turned out to be more patriarchal than men. “He must be tired,” they sympathised with the … Continue reading Ignition
In the quaint village of Solitude, nestled among ancient oaks, lived an elderly librarian named Eamon. His days were woven with the delicate threads of books—their whispers, their secrets. Eamon revelled in the vicissitudes of fortune that each volume held. One day, a rare manuscript surfaced—a map to a hidden library beyond the moon’s reach. … Continue reading Finale
She loved the swing in the garden at first sight. The interior décor of the cottage was rather quaint, with extensive use of local handicrafts. The broker wondered if a renowned scientist would appreciate art. “I need a peaceful place for my research, and there cannot be a place better than this. Seal the deal.” … Continue reading Seal the deal
Can a cabinet be poetic or what lies inside it?A world in wood, stories untold,Worn out, not old…Silent keepers of secrets bold.Hinges creak with tales they hold,In every nook, life unfolds,A still life, in shadows, gold. Weekend Writing Prompt
It’s a classic case of forgetfulness. Mr. Thompson, an absent-minded professor, misplaced his office key. Desperate to find it, he retraced his steps, checked every pocket, and even peeked under the couch. Finally, he discovered it—right where he’d left it: in the refrigerator. His students chuckled, but Mr. Thompson quipped. “Cold storage for my brilliant … Continue reading The Lost Key
Baby Ganesha was the smartest kid on the block when he won the race to complete the fastest circumambulation worldwide by walking around his parents. His parents meant the world to him. Annie sets out on a pilgrimage when she travels to meet the author whose books changed her life. The books ended the author’s … Continue reading God’s Opinion
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