“Uncle, how long will you wait in the queue on a sultry afternoon? Go home and rest. I’ll collect the cash and deliver it to your house.” The old man looks grateful for the offer. He is tired and sick, but desperately in need of money. He hands over the signed cheque to the young … Continue reading Story Swap
Someone told me seashells carry sounds of the sea. I hold it close to the ear for secrets nobody’s ever heard. A crashing sound hits the ear drums, but only to distract. Those are the waves hitting the shore to get scattered and gather themselves again. I ask the shore what stories it absorbs and … Continue reading Who knows?
Winds blow in a different direction, making me struggle to retain balance. The world on the other side is unfriendly. So what if I’ve been there a couple of times…..I don’t like it. It seems perfectly natural to some … fluttering of a butterfly’s wings or a movement like floppy puppy ears. I know that … Continue reading Stormy winds
social fabrics fightfor survival under strainvested interestsrule the world - using algosto shape mind machinationsbreathless is reason -leaving Written for Moonwashed Weekly Challenge - Breathless
exploreinfinityprops support, yet leave youprecarious - in ether orwater? your ownlimitationsinstill preprogrammed fearunknown is a deep abyss - findit now get ridof old mindsetsopportunity callsit's your chance to show a world - don'tlose it Written for Photo Challenge on MLMM
“She is in a coma,” informs the doctor, “but try and say positive things when you are around her.” Is it a case of suspended consciousness? I suddenly become aware of my own consciousness that makes me feel alive. I exist and know that I do. But physicists have not been able to see and … Continue reading Comatose
pull it outsee what lies below-new storiesor new traps?surface tension redefinedin light of my fears maybe it'sa desperate callfor help - butwill it propme up as a hero, ordownplay my story? How I wishthe lone outstretched handheld a noteto revealits true identity, tohelp me know intent? Written for What Do You See hosted by Sadje
Who can send me this blank envelope? Is it a creditor wanting acknowledgement of some sort to ensnare me in a recovery trap? They’ve been on the prowl for some time. But I’ve already lodged a complaint with the cybercrime cell about identity theft. I have not taken the loan they want me to repay. … Continue reading TRAPS
See how Eugenia's judicious choice of words increases the impact multi-X a moment’s glance led to ungathered finalities Read more in her response to RXC#243 https://amanpan.com/2022/08/11/hush-the-soundless/
Welcome back! PROMPT #243 Situations - not always to our liking - keep developing across the world. We may want to switch off the television at times. Or we may be inspired to reflect on situations with a story or poem. Yes, we have a situation prompt this week. You can choose between the two … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #243
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