Untarnished

In the face of adversity, they stand tall, unyielding, their reputation a fortress unassailable. Their every action, a reflection of an inner light, guides others through the darkest times. Their paths are marked by honesty and truth imprints, leaving inspirational trails for those who follow. In a world where reputations often falter, theirs remains untarnished. … Continue reading Untarnished

Unmerged

I admire the fluidity of your shape, angles of your existence and myriad nuances of your beauty. It happened only when we stood apart- unmerged from each other. Weekend Writing Prompt #397

Seasons

Commit to the whispers of spring's gentle breeze,as winter's chill fades, and blossoms tease. Summer's warmth vows to embrace,Autumn's hues promise a golden grace. Each season pledges, in nature's grand scheme,To return with beauty, like a recurring dream. Commit to the cycle, the endless dance,Where every ending gives life another chance.Seasons are forever, and so … Continue reading Seasons

The waiting guest

The old woman kept repeating stories about the saddest parts of her life, cribbing, complaining and blaming. Gradually, people started avoiding her company. Happiness waited somewhere in the vicinity, begging for attention. Her infant grandson squealed with delight as her coffin was taken away. He had spotted the waiting guest. Weekend Writing Prompt #391

Nirvana

In childhood, our teachers processed the world for us. We believed the picture they created for us. To some extent, they also shaped our goals. Then, influence gets granular. Bosses, peers, gurus, media, and literature influence our self-image and how we view the world. We pat our backs fulfilling someone else’s expectations; we flagellate ourselves … Continue reading Nirvana

Opportunity Cost

“I think it is time for me to get married.” Mrs. Sen’s face was surprised, as her son Pronnoy had resisted marriage for the last few years. “The woman I have in mind earns Rs.1.2 crores in a year and owns an apartment in South Bombay. I can focus on investing in stocks and cryptocurrency. … Continue reading Opportunity Cost

Time Span

The grandfather clock stopped ticking. “Let’s replace this outdated clock with an electronic piece.” Someone breathed his last in an assisted home for senior citizens a few miles away. “We have to go. Dad’s no more.” The clock's face, worn yet resilient, mirrored his journey. As the pendulum swung, it whispered tales of joys and … Continue reading Time Span

Thought-to-Text

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

Artistic

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