Steps

The escalator was not working today, and each step felt … different, if not painful. It enhanced awareness of the journey without looking at a hand-held screen. I glanced at the other side and watched people alight quickly as if they enjoyed the process. I’m unsure if downward movement is always a joy,  but it … Continue reading Steps

Who is in control?

Save them, someone …for I’m not in control Frankensteins rule the worldChanging algorithms at willWe needed them to scare the enemyBut now …Are they friends or new enemies? I still use them as a toolto shrug responsibilityto escape accountabilityand blame them for all the messthat secretly serves my purpose Tell them, someoneThat I’m not in … Continue reading Who is in control?

Words

words dried upbefore hitting the Express buttonturn rancidin anticipationof being held accountablefor every comma and pause words interruptedbefore the completion of a sentenceshrivel upin despair knowingtheir spirit goes unheardwhile letters hang mid-air words accumulatedunspoken, buried aliveflare upin rage to become a firethat consumes the speakerbut who cares anyway? Sunday Confessionals

Seal the deal

She loved the swing in the garden  at first sight. The interior décor of the cottage was rather quaint, with extensive use of local handicrafts. The broker wondered  if a renowned scientist would appreciate art. “I need a peaceful place for  my research, and there cannot be a place better than this.  Seal the deal.” … Continue reading Seal the deal

In self-defence

Gary pushed “send” on the email and hoped for the best… He knew the Recall option, but this last arrow from his quiver had to be shot -in his interest. ------ The police landed at Amy’s doorstep to arrest her.  The charge was issuing threats to the head honcho of a company. All her pleas … Continue reading In self-defence

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #335

Welcome back! PROMPT #335 I decided to take a break from AI and find intriguing pictures online. This is what I came up with. Let it fire your imagination this week. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #335

Platitudes

platitudes give meaning to emptinesslight up a path ahead but let them not replacehard-earned wisdom or experiencethose who coined the wordsput together their perspectivesI may have another view or wayWho is the audience to say?It reeks of a mindset – not theirs platitudes spark discussionswith naysayers on both sidesbring rigidity to the foreembedded in loyaltyor … Continue reading Platitudes

Limelight

It was one of those nights when shafts of light rekindle dreams. It is not a process of reawakening but realignment. He could view the same story from a different perspective, as different installations of logic highlighted events. Orrie found himself on the path to fame without doing anything that called for merit. His association … Continue reading Limelight

Spam Processors

wallsthin downbecome sheerdissolve betweenlegit and businessauthorised and audaciouswanted and imposed spam processorsfollow a codewonder how rulesdare to exist they are everywheretheir miserable selvessucking out boundariessanity questions itself Photo Challenge at MLMM Friday Faithfuls

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #334

Welcome back! PROMPT #334 If you find the above image overwhelming, just choose one line and let it be your inspiration. It would be fun to read a part of it included in your piece, though it is not mandatory. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #334