Give it to them

they swim with tides for the day’s catch get rich with schemes not all humane   they hold secrets they nurture bonds they protect their kind ignorance they feign   we intellectuals in ivory castles just- look down with disdain the world conquered – so what we give it to them sky and earth meet … Continue reading Give it to them

It’s time….

it is the age of fascination it is the age to float, not walk it is the age to hope and dream to build castles in air   it is the age of illusion it is the age to text, not talk it is the age to smile and beam suitably for likes and share … Continue reading It’s time….

Know the rules

I felt the sand slipping beneath my feet, and soon I was sinking down below. I’d been caught in quicksand. My classmates formed a human chain to pull me out, and succeeded in about seven minutes. We were on a zoology excursion to the Alibag beach. The wonders of nature that we had fished out … Continue reading Know the rules

VIRAL

A semi-conscious state does wonders. Just before I lost consciousness, I heard gems uttered by the doc– “This is the 44th surgery this month. Needless to say, it was not needed. But I’m richer by a few millions.” They didn’t know I’m a social media marketer. The story went viral. (278 characters) https://thedarknetizen.wordpress.com/2019/06/25/twittering-tale-transplant/

Strength

not-so-subtle digs on being perceived as bad fit ill-disguised sarcasm makes dents on self-esteem – yet give me strength to walk away reverse the flow of disdain https://onewomansquest.org/2019/06/24/v-j-s-weekly-challenge-54-subtle/

Peek-a-boo

much-needed short respite mellow sun peeks from grey clouds wanting to get wet https://frankjtassone.com/2019/06/22/haikai-challenge-91-6-22-19-midsummer-rain-samidare-haiku-senryu-haibun-tanka-haiga-renga/

You blew it

Harish broke all records in the examination. But you know what … I’d advised him to join X coaching classes. Harish has been a topper from the first grade. You saw their new house? I was the first to get arched doorways in this town, and now many have followed suit. Arched doorways have been … Continue reading You blew it

The Frozen Man

The most peculiar thing happened on the eleventh of November, just as the snow had begun to drift down.   The snow assumed a peculiar shape, like a man frozen in snow. Passers-by ventured ahead to rescue him, but the shadow was elusive for their almost frozen hands. An old lady stepped out of the crowd and … Continue reading The Frozen Man

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #92

Welcome to a week when the seasons are changing! PROMPT Reena's Exploration Challenge #92 FOR NEW ENTRANTS There is no restriction of length or format of the piece. We are happy if whatever you write comes from the innermost core of your being. Technique is secondary. Write a post on your blog, and link it … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #92

At last…

Her partner’s body lay in the coffin, she was dressed in black, but felt no emotion. She went through all the rituals wordlessly, except where the priest asked her to repeat a few words. A lifetime of being put down and constant mental abuse floated through her mind. She had prayed every single day for … Continue reading At last…