Tough choices have never been more obvious than now – in twilight years. She hears of people suffering from terminal diseases, and wonders whom will she call to spend some time with her if she reaches that spot. She watches a patient in an ICU from a distance, and thinks whose hand will be on … Continue reading True Twilight Thoughts
sometimessiblings kill a storyandfriends take it ahead… a shared historyshared assetsshared homedefeatedby shared thoughtsnon-judgmental companionship,mutual respect and carenothing more… maybe a spousemaybe a houseclash of interestsin an unfair willdrives apartthose nurturedin the samebody and heart then there’s somethingcalled personality…scattered genesin different patternswith exposureto different worldsphilosophy, allegiance-being true to selfmeans ditching an opponentin a sibling’s garb … Continue reading Siblings
“Do you see a thought shoot across the sky of existence like lightning? Those thoughts have changed the course of history.” “Will it be rude to say I disagree?” “You have every right to say so….” “How far does your thought go then?” “It makes history if it finds supporters.” “……….or detractors? What changes the … Continue reading Path-breaking
“Did you celebrate all these ‘Days’ in your childhood? Now, it looks like I’m not a good son, if I don’t write a message to my father on Father’s Day.” “What gets more ridiculous than that are love letters to your spouse or live-in partner published on social media on an anniversary or something? Oh, … Continue reading Where’s the fest happening?
watching you blossomsets the tone for tunes to playacross days, weeks, monthsmaybe more than a lifetime-grow together or apartmake my songs happy or sad Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt - Ekphrastic
how many storiesor secretsdo you holdin each line? Centuries turnwithout asking youhow and whyyou felt what you didand what would you liketo be carriedinto the future? Does each lineyearn to be heardor drive youto etch your own lineson the canvas of time? unheardunseenignoredJust as the last line.. Photo Challenge at MLMM
The Moon is a hot topic of discussion and not so blue. There’s a sense of jubilation all around, as Vikram and Rover send messages from the moon. The craters are like potholes on the road. Oxygen accompanies them in their search for hydrogen. And that sulphurous smell … Moonlight drips from blaring television screens, … Continue reading Indian Moon
a lifetimespent in endless searchof all that'speaceablebut - conflict at certain pointsinevitable Moonwashed Weekly Prompt - Peaceable
Do you remember the times we connected through songs, because we did not have the courage to speak our heart out? Well, the present generation is far more vocal but uses the same methodologies. A girl came up with an idea for a startup or app – people listening to the same song at the … Continue reading Monologue
multiple-faced monstersmouthing a different jargonfor different sets of listenerschecking feedbackanalysingtwisting statementsrevising strategies mud-slinging - an understatementwhen a witch hunt is launchedcandidates are offered no choicebut to fall in lineor be destroyedforever in public eye public memory is shortalso intelligencedoctored videosmanipulated versionsof whatevercould be truthrule the roostforwarded many times a mob cheers, jeerssupports, followsbeheads, leadsmasked monsterswith … Continue reading Elections
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