Art by Anjolie Ela Menon Did she feel cheated or elated to know that she nursed divinity in her womb? It was gratifying to know that the Supreme Power needed her as a platform to descend into a world of his own creation, for he needed a human body, and only she could give Him … Continue reading Divine Mothers
He has been in the asylum for more than a decade; yet looks more serene and sane than anyone in the outside world. He was once declared fit to be discharged, but another hysterical act put him back with other inmates. Power was an aspiration as long as it belonged to someone else, but when … Continue reading Powerful Observations
onceupona time; livedhumanitywhen souls connectedwith words; not emojisthose mask-like faces hijackedauthentic, and stock expressionsreplaced amity and sanityonce upon a time, lived humanity W3 Prompt #78
No choice - It’s either your life, or mineThis fear maims humans; drives crime Eyewitness killed; bones chilledthose who did not flee the field they know a bullet will pierce their soulbreak something that was never whole they live in bits and parts, breathing shallowinvincible armour stolen to protect hollows Moonwashed Weekly Prompt
Maya had no clue what a cold reception meant. But the sharpness of her step-mom’s sarcasm stung like leafless twigs on sore skin. Suddenly, the Destitute Childrens’ Home felt like a better place, where she’d friends and a matron who loved them. She’d to share a dorm with seventeen other inmates, and two washrooms between … Continue reading Cold Reception
Spooky is whatever our senses are not trained to interpret or understand. It lies outside the domain of ordinary life. My maternal grandfather had to reach his village where his wife was counting her last breaths. The bridge on the river he had to cross had broken down, and he was wondering if he will … Continue reading Spooky
This is Paundraka, no ordinary buffalo… Where does it come from? Lord Yama, the God of Death rides it as a vehicle. It starts moving when a human is born, and takes a lifetime to reach the person. Then, why not a turtle? Buffaloes signify ignorance, and that is how a major part of the … Continue reading Paundraka
Halloween is just a week away. The yellow fall foliage crackling beneath my feet wants to know about my costume. Am I going to wear my younger self or my older one to scare others? The cold nights will soon begin leading to highly misty mornings. The follies of youth have long given way to … Continue reading Autumnal Fear
adornmentsfalling on mute earthcompel meto set sighton the setting sun; embracehovering dark clouds chameleon skyeager to meet meexplores possibilitiesto combineelements-horizons mortal leavesat my feetresplendent in sunset shadesmake a pointlife continues; butin different states What Do You See #209 - Sadje fires our creativity with a picture W3 Prompt #77 - David asks us to write … Continue reading Horizons
I don’t remember the date or month we last. Yes, life is divided into two parts – before you and after you, turbulent and peaceful, demanding and relaxed, gaslighting and left alone. This alone-ness is so all-encompassing, that I’ve never felt a need t0 look back. I truly don’t remember when you absquatulated. I’d rather … Continue reading Absquatulated
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