a lifetime spent tracking the sun in the sky and then turning east again on pressing of reset buttons…. weeks, months, years of keeping a boss happy to milk benefits - changing direction again with the entry of a new tormentor days never end….. https://dversepoets.com/2019/07/15/quadrille-83-8th-anniversary/
“Black appears to be your favorite color, Mr.President?” The journo wanted to end the conversation on a lighter personal note. “Yes. It’s formal, it’s dark, it’s distant and honest.” “Honest?” “I’ve never understood why Devils wear a red tie.” https://katmyrman.com/2019/07/16/twittering-tales-145-16-july-2019/
“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
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?
“There is always light at the end of the tunnel. So, cast your fears aside and ride.” “Then why do we need this headgear with lights on it?” “We have to combat darkness on the way, and need to be prepared.” Two of the five kids did not return that evening. A search was launched. … Continue reading Easy Nirvana
medley of loud colors flitting indecision fragile butterflies think they rule hearts https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/07/09/photo-challenge-271/ https://amanpan.com/2019/07/08/brewnspew-cafe-july-8-2019/
Who teaches a new-born baby to smile and cry? Human memory is partial to faces, and this is the first set of information that she learns to decipher. Can she make sense of the sounds emanating from people around, or is it all gibberish to her? Dogs can learn about 200 words of whichever language … Continue reading Verbal blessings
decades gone by since a heartfelt smile brushed my lips -lips that dress in the latest colors -lips that smack of diplomacy -lips bereft of joy centuries rolled by since I tasted pure joy a battered soul in search of something to enthral -soul that was humiliated -soul that was defeated by the corrupt … Continue reading In search
