Picture it & Write – Her Name is Red
Every time I think of red, I think of her Her bright hair, always with the wind Her eyes, which fill up, often in anger, rarely in grief Her face, brimming with an all-consuming passion Her actions,...
View ArticleFriday Fictioneers – The Idea of Perfection
It was spring. Trees were weighed down with leaves and flowers bloomed all around. “I am looking for somebody perfect” said Nikhil as he returned the photo to the marriage broker. He had advertised...
View ArticlePicture it & Write
Felicia stared at the skeleton during the class presentation. This was the first time that they had a skeleton in class. She hardly listened to what her teacher said. The skeleton seemed to be...
View ArticlePat & Macy – Alastair’s Photo Fiction
The following short story was written for Alastair’s photo fiction. Pat and Macy sat at the dining table, looking bitterly at each other. Then Pat lowered his eyes to his plate, stuffing it with food,...
View ArticleStars – Perceptions
Counting the stars are two; the eager innocent child and the frustrated watchman
View ArticleAlastair’s Photo Fiction – Lovers and the Cop
Sameer leaned over Sapna, whispering something. She giggled. “Hello! “said a soft voice. They both turned back, startled. It was a policeman, standing near a chopped tree. “This is a public park for...
View ArticleLigo Haibun Challenge – Illusion
I looked at the vast beach below. Sparkling in green, the water took in the joy of the land, reflecting the crowd of happy faces. Children ran with balloons, anxious mothers watched them while quiet...
View ArticleAlastair’s Photo Fiction – Mary’s Gift
This was the cheapest ornament he could find in the gift shop. However, it glittered and looked huge. So, Larry took it home. Mary looked at the ornament with shining eyes. She dangled it lovingly on...
View ArticleLigo Haibun Challenge
Quotes Week “Wise men talk about ideas, intellectuals about facts, and the ordinary man talks about what he eats.” I stroll to the food court, listening to the stall owner gossiping about anybody who...
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