Bonjour !!! October beckons us…!! Monsoon has bid adieu and autumn has begun its journey. While nature is busy with the annual and predictable change, we have an announcement to make. We have devised a plan to excite you, tempt you, challenge you and nudge you to pick up your pen or shall we say poise your fingers on the keyboard and spin a … Continue reading Introducing #TellTaleThursday…
She sees the rainbow in her mother’s eyes, Bright, colorful and mystical. The rainbow gets hazy and soon She can’t see them anymore… Instead, she hears the pitter-patter She collects tears and raindrops And vainly tries to separate the two In her tiny palm… Continue reading Rainbow in her eyes…
It was late night and I was rushing on the deserted pavements to home from a friend’s house when suddenly it started raining. I stopped and took shelter under the French canopy of a shop. As the wind grew harsher, I started getting wet. I looked at the shop behind me. There was a neon sign which read ‘open 24 hours’. I pushed the door … Continue reading The Neon Sign
Ritika was holding the paintbrush and staring at the blank canvas on the easel. The picture was clear in her head, yet she could not paint. She visualized painting of a man riding a horse with the Sun in the background- just over the horizon. She didn’t want to specify whether it was a sunset or a sunrise. Ritika looked out of the window- the … Continue reading Sunset or Sunrise
Today is my wedding day. In my mom’s words, her little Sara looks like ‘a vision in white wedding dress’. I glide down the helix staircase of the Loretto Chapel. I can’t believe I am getting married at the miraculous chapel. It’s 6 pm which aligns perfectly with the sunset in this month of September. My hands tremble, I wonder if anyone can notice that … Continue reading My Wedding Day
Six months ago, I found out that I was dying. I experienced frequent and irregular palpitation and uneasiness. My preliminary medical tests showed abnormalities. When doctors conducted myriad of tests, I sensed something was wrong. Yet, I denied the reality till the day doctor in his sugar-coated language and in insignificant medical term informed me, ‘‘Reema, you are terminally ill. At the most, you … Continue reading My Bucket-list
I’m Ron, a travel blogger. This is the story about the best picture I ever clicked. I was at the Juvia beach in Miami, last month. I was looking for a perfect shot for my travel blog. The azure sky was adorned with few clouds. The setting was perfect with natural light. I didn’t want to waste another moment. I started clicking the sea, … Continue reading The Blue Shoes
June 25, 2018 The musical rain and the rustling leaves added more mystique to the mid-night hours. The silhouettes of the trees danced to the symphony of nature. The rain gods seemed to pour the city with all their love. Kira finally left the bed after enjoying the sound of nature for over an hour. She left the warmth of the blanket and decided … Continue reading Fifty Shades Of Pink
The first thing Tess noticed about the room was its pungent smell. It always made her feel nauseous. The only thing she liked in the room was the sun-bleached curtains- remnants of bright colored flowers which had turned pastels due to the sun. The curtains dramatically transformed the room with the faded flowers and butterflies. Tess spotted a patchy couch next to the window. The … Continue reading Kaleidoscopic World
I feel the sand squish slowly through my toes as I walk down the pristine beach in Bali, I slide my fingers between hers. The fingers fit effortlessly as if these are meant to be together, forever and always. I met this wonderful woman barely a month ago, now we are in love. She is the love of my life, Samhita. “I want the lanterns. It’s … Continue reading Forever and Always
