Roller coasters start making sense when the churning inside drives one on newer paths. What matters is taking off at a tangent, but the desire for take-off arises only when the comfort zone is disturbed. The new trajectory may take me to another world, but the desire to return to the previous world has weakened. … Continue reading Thanks to roller-coasters
“Are the trees guarding territory, or making an effort to break in?” “I presume none. They cannot read the bad spelling, nor comprehend red alerts.” “Nor can I.” “Cheers, my boy! You’ve developed the right mind-set for this job. Now, let’s explore what lies inside.” I’d passed the inane test, but he did not know … Continue reading Repository of secrets
“If trees talk, I’m sure they also listen.” “Sure, they do! But will they understand your music? You may be disturbing the peace of the forest.” “I don’t think so, going by the swaying of the leaves to my music.” He was playing the instrument again, and I listened spellbound. The gentle rustling of leaves … Continue reading Gone like the wind
The destruction was gut-wrenching, undoubtedly. What sets it apart is the will power to survive, regenerate, rebuild and be watched in awe by philanthropists, historians and others. I’m sure the souls who departed then, are back now in the same place – empathizing, commemorating, helping their brethren to live again. They are whole again – … Continue reading Hiroshima
A godman has been arrested, after being charged for several episodes of rape and murder. The news is being flashed all over media. There appears a woman, and then, a few more… I could have walked past them in a crowd without looking twice, but the hollowness in their demeanor holds my attention for now. … Continue reading I Believe….
Hate, fear, dislike is all so entangled. I just know we are different. My values are being misconstrued as antipathy. I wish it was apathy. I could then live peacefully. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/08/03/weekend-writing-prompt-117-antipathy/
“The economy is on a downswing.” “Raise the volumes on terrorism.” “We are meeting the Finance Minister today, not the Home Minister.” “I know that. Divert public attention before we think about corrective measures.” “Unemployment threatens to reach astronomical proportions.” “Engage the unemployed youth in discussions about national identity. All symbols are to be held … Continue reading Followers
Welcome back to the Exploration Challenge! A favorite theme which reflects in my writing is perspective. I’m totally fascinated with the potential of this – how it creates different realities for each of us, and impacts the world. One wonders what is truth – scientific evidence, what we feel with our senses or a writer’s … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #98
let’s hitch a ride to other side of nowhere Hope lives somewhere there nature beckons me foggy paths strewn with shadows arches to welcome determination drives – and my dreams take care of happiness – somewhere there https://scvincent.com/2019/08/01/thursday-photo-prompt-destination-writephoto/
A search was on for people who disappeared in the storm. Eleven came together to check why the rescue teams were ignoring them. Only they did not realize that they were not alive any more. https://only100words.xyz/2019/08/01/three-line-tales-week-183/
