Influencing justice

“It’s not possible”, pleaded the advocate helplessly, “all proofs and witnesses are against you.” “Tell me clearly if you cannot do the job, and I’ll hire another lawyer. I am paying you a bomb to manage the legal process.” “Whatever has already gone on record remains unchanged.” “Blur the background of incidents a little, circulate … Continue reading Influencing justice

Mirrors

I see what drives her to do those insane things. A childhood bereft of parental approval and expectations to fit into a mold induce unhealthy compliance or wild rebellion. It is a quest to find oneself. What perplexes me even more are those shifts in behavior patterns, moving from rebellion to compliance and back. Do … Continue reading Mirrors

Deserts

I learn from a course in Heart Core Power, that the heart actually controls the brain. There is a very strong electromagnetic field around the heart which directs our thoughts and lifestyles. The theory is interesting but challenged by neuroscientists for want of sufficient evidence. What if I choose to believe in it for some … Continue reading Deserts

Canvas

deep wounds lie beneath apparent insouciance.condemn if you want...but art and poetry emanate from that space. Read silent, diaphanous veils.Unpeel layers withinWatch stories emerging… Someone picks up threads to weave new fabrics.It’s a new canvas. A synonym for the prompt word is used - Insouciance Weekend Writing Prompt #296

Finding peace

She has changed. The expression is serene, smile relaxed and words very few, quite unlike the Martha Berends everyone knew. Martha was known for her sharp tongue, vivid descriptions of facts nobody was interested in and her propensity to occupy centre stage in all discussions. “Did the cat take your tongue?” “The cat does not … Continue reading Finding peace

No Gods anywhere

indecipherable gapsin unheard storiesor carefully constructedsuspense that sells fast commerce thrives on dark mattersomething they don't wantthe world to know; as long aspeople buy darkness it' so easy to paint onhollows or darknessdespite what artists opineit remains hidden because it fears exposureagendas succeedin pure anonymity-no gods anywhere.. Friday Faithfuls at MLMM Reena's Xploration Challenge #265

Mementoes of madness

turbulence in azure oceansrage of dark tsunamisfeet dipped in unseen whirlpools, take awaymementos of madnessburied under respectable coversthreatening to blow upa past carefully forgotten to leada tolerable lifeBut why? Meeting the Bar at dVerse

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #265

Welcome back! PROMPT #265 It is a line prompt this week. Let's see where it takes you. You live in a world where no Gods exist. There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  Any post that is … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #265

Covers

I take pride in creating beautiful covers for household items – teapots, trays, scratched table tops or unsightly corners. It has evolved into a lucrative business, and my homemaker friends envy me for the financial freedom I gained through it. “Do I get any plus marks for creativity?” I ask with a smile in one … Continue reading Covers