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
the stench of rotten memoriesmakes breathing difficultstuff well past its expiry datenurtured in empty potsdevoid of fertile soil,light and waterto fill up vacant hours,minds and heartsscreams loud. idle minds are devil’s workshopsis an adageoutworn, outdated-idleness devours happinessit consumes humanityif it ignores the purposeof existence-to march ahead-to discover lifeafresh, anew Weekend Writing Prompt #360
tempestuous proseordained to move mountainsin a vulnerable psychelooks for cracks in consciousnessto insert ideas dodges potholesby closing roadsthat lead to defeat Weekend Writing Prompt #359
Raised to the power of something …. gives ideas of exponential growth. It is about reaching a place beyond what we imagined possible. The superscript gains credence with the limitations of our thought - just a character elevated to a place it was destined to be. I look at Instagram pictures of my friends in … Continue reading Superscript or subscript
“May I ask why are you defending a criminal?” His expression was intimidating, “Can you deny the truth that Riya took the law in her hands?” “Truth is a perspective”, Maya retorted, “What matters is intent, and Riya’s act of violence protected a minor from being destroyed. Your patriarchal system that defends the crime of … Continue reading The battle is on
Society-a structure createdby gregarious instinctsof planet inhabitantsnot surewho they arewho they’d like to bebut setting standardsfor othersjudging, role-playing The Creator watches-disconnected-unconcernedfailing to communicateor set goals Weekend Writing Prompt #351
the ships passing bysense turbulence beneathbut sail over itit’s not a tsunami anyway the turmoil insidethreatens to rip identityin shredstill recognition cries foulI’m not schizophrenic anyway Words struggle withmarketabilityto invent a labeleasily comprehensibleby thosewho wouldchoose to ignoreWhy bother anyway? Weekend Writing Prompt #348
