I found myself on the psychiatrist’s couch. The person sitting opposite me spoke more like a judge than doctor. “You suffer from eleutheromania.” “How did you arrive at that conclusion – whatever that word means?” “I’ve heard what your family has to say about your rebellious nature and lack of discipline?” “But you haven’t bothered … Continue reading Free
I wonder if anybody would notice my absence if I disappeared. They are busy searching for a meaning of life on their screens, or trying to forget what they don’t like about their lives – and that could include me. Do I really care? I evade the question. I need a roof on my head, … Continue reading Companions
a wistful bud hoped for hospitable ground to just bloom somewhere it failed – stayed solitary was hailed as the desert rose https://frankjtassone.com/2019/07/13/haikai-challenge-94-7-13-19-desert-rose-haiku-senryu-haibun-tanka-haiga-renga/
“Why does it look hungry for more?” “There are many more in the air.” What are you two talking about? Silence. Two days later, there is another storm which breaks all records. There appears to be a vortex, which sucks everything around it. Trees fall, buildings crash. The strangest phenomenon is several large bird-like creatures … Continue reading It happens …
Asphyxiation …. Suffocation ….. choking feeling in the throat. She could never find the exact word for the feeling. But this is how she felt all her life with the negativity and pessimism around her. They are all well-meaning, highly respected people in their social and professional spheres, but who lack the capacity to imagine … Continue reading Asphyxiated
it happened now what should have happened ages ago – the impact was equally devastating – time does not weaken the will to lose https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/07/13/saturday-mix-lucky-dip-15-june-2019-2/
The survivors of the ship that sank in the Atlantic couldn’t believe their luck. They were seeing land after sailing on a lifeboat for five days, and there was a castle on top of it – like a cherry on the cake. As they drew closer with a lot of hope, and dreams of a … Continue reading Survival
The female pilot is putting up a better show, but her parents are not too happy about it. They are concerned about how their son would feel, losing out to his younger sister. When will blue and pink stop competing? https://only100words.xyz/2019/07/11/three-line-tales-week-180/
We have had heavy rains in Bombay for the last two weeks, disrupting traffic and normal life. A lot of things had to be postponed for a more commute-friendly weather. At the same time, It is also a blessing to stay home – indulge in culinary delights, read and complete pending work (actually, the last … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #95
“That’s a hell lot of money to pay for painted pipes, and make it occupy pride of place.” “Remember the theme of the conference – Recycling Waste. We needed symbolic art.” “Hmmm… I wonder who is wasting what. We have energized some deep pockets … not sure of the research notes those speakers are doling … Continue reading Whose gain?
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