Spinning

“Letz go for a spin …” It was unusual for Danny to call at this hour. Ten minutes later …. “I hear that the incumbent Finance Minister has passed away. Official announcements might take some time.” “Those who won and those who lost the recent elections can both spin a web. We might as well … Continue reading Spinning

That’s how it all began

the sky looked like ink, no stars, just black; that’s how it began.  the moon did rise – solitary, like in choppy waters a swan   it fluttered wings and sang a song, scattering moondust around’ one by one, stars appeared, like guilty kids – without a sound   tales of betrayal deeply etched on … Continue reading That’s how it all began

Ice between us

“There you go – messing it up again. Why can’t you ever get things done right?” Martha’s shrill voice pierces my soul. I let my imagination go astray – a life without being blamed for every inconsequential act or mishap, a life with total freedom of doing things my way. The heat of a mismatched … Continue reading Ice between us

Nirvana land

capture life in shots – clicking away I see time quickly ticking away   loveless life – in search of a meaning transient emotions slipping away   I help someone, and look in their eyes embarrassed gratitude inching away   but reciprocal acts do not come by I need them more than they need me, … Continue reading Nirvana land

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #88

Welcome to Week 88! “Two Fat Majors” as the Tombola/Raffle/Bingo/Housie game host would announce when number 88 had to be called out…. Numbers with repeating digits give me an eerie feel, and especially, the number 8 has a peculiar shape. It is like going round and about, to reach the same place again. I came … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #88

Vision

I got a glimpse of life or what it could be -I spent the rest of my life visualizing guarded boundaries of the possible   https://scvincent.com/2019/05/23/thursday-photo-prompt-transition-writephoto/  

You

“You left us alone when we needed you the most. Being called a swindler’s family is not an easy label to live with.” Her eyes were brimming with tears, as she spoke. “It was a frame-up.” “Why couldn’t you defend yourself?” “To protect someone else – someone you care about more than me.” https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2019/05/22/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-56/

Forget your woes

A small note scribbled at the bottom of this signboard… I’m on the way to drop my child to school. They have specified where to buy the food, uniforms and books from, where to get the gas filled etc. Please get yourself empanelled. I’d love to drop by sometimes… Reply from owner Please ensure that … Continue reading Forget your woes

I believe in you

The pony extricated itself from paper, and galloped away… I think that a child’s imagination is in overdrive, till I see a live pony in my backyard, looking intently at my daughter, awaiting instructions. “Carla, where did this come from?” She shows me a book called ‘Velveteen Rabbit’, where a boy’s love brings his toy … Continue reading I believe in you