Inspired by Cee’s Foto of the Day challenge, especially her beautiful dahlias, I couldn’t resist posting this.
She’s still got it, hasn’t she?
Thank you for visiting, have a great day.
FOTD: Once Upon A Dahlia
WWP #284: Rules
This time I am trying my hand at Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt – Rules – and the rule is to write a piece is exactly 16 words.
Rules
Framed and hung
For all to see and quake
Those who couldnβt read
Take the cake
I am not quite sure if the word count includes the title or not, so here’s another piece which is 16 words, including the title π
Rules
One for you
One for me
Just how long can it
Go on that way?
Thank you for visiting and reading. If you have a few moments to spare, do share your thoughts and preference, if any – have a wonderful weekend!
FF: Parked
Written for theΒ Friday FictioneersΒ hosted by Rochelle β a story in 100 words or less. ClickΒ hereΒ for other stories on this prompt.
Parked
Words 100
βNamaste Sharmaji! Congratulations on your new car.β
βShukriya Guptaji. The kids insisted. Have some sweets.β
βSweets and a spin!β Guptaji countered, βBut, I will miss your company during the office commute.β
βDonβt worry! Metro is the best. Traffic!β Sharmaji shuddered.
βSo much shopping Sharmaji!β Guptaji said one evening, βwhereβs your car?β
Sharmaji wiped his sweat and grimaced. βThe wife insisted I take a walk.β
βSurely, you are going to Tanuβs wedding? Can we squeeze into your car?β
βGreat idea. We can share the cab fare.β
βCab? What about your car?β
Sharmaji coughed. βI am afraid to lose the parking spot.β
***
PC: Mysteries Galore
Hello everyone! This week, Terri’s Sunday Still prompt is #Mysterious. So let’s see what I can come up this week.
That’s it from me this week. Stay safe and be careful. My heart goes out to all the families who lost their loved ones in the horrific Halloween stampede in Seoul and my prayers for all those who are grievously injured, may they recover soon.
FF: Tripped Up
Written for the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle β a story in 100 words or less. Click here for other stories on this prompt.
Tripped Up
Words: 98
βWhereβs Mom?β
βHow would I know?β
βSheβs your wife too!β
βNot any longer.β He gave a snort.
βWhat do you mean?β
βNothing.β He turned away and resumed packing.
βWhere are you going?β
βCamping. Hiking. Boating. Barbecue.β He smacked his lips. βWhy?β
βWithout Mom?β
βYeah, so?β
βWho would do all the work? You?β
βWhat do you mean?!β
βAs if you donβt know.β
βI donβt.β His father heaved the can but couldnβt lift it. He gave up and attempted to drag it.
βJust a minute,β his son stopped him and raised the lid.
He found his mother.
Chopped into pieces.
***
PC: Glassy Visuals
This post is in response to Terri’s Sunday Stills photo challenge. This week’s theme is glass. And since I see the best scenes through the glass while travelling I jumped at the chance to share a few unedited raw pictures.
βIt is a terrible thing to see and have no vision.β – Helen Keller
“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.” – John Lubbock
“When life gets blurry, adjust your focus.” From the internet
Life had got blurry and came back here to find focus. Although officially it says I have been blogging for 7 years, I have been mostly absconding for the past 2 years. Hopefully I will be more regular now.
At least that’s the plan.
Yet, just like I didnt plan to start (or restart) blogging, life is what happens while we make plans π
Here’s to waiting and watching for what life has in store for you, me and the rest of the world…
Cheers
FOTD 1: New Beginnings
Posted for Cee’s FOTD challenge
FF: Into the Ring
Written for the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle β a story in 100 words or less. Click here for other stories on this prompt. Thanks to Rochelle for the photo prompt.
Into the Ring
Words 101
Diwali was here.
Time for some clean up.
And new beginnings.
After days of dithering over the messy clutter, she took the plunge.
Choking, she tripped over the lamps β but alas, no genie appeared.
The sunglass display rack looked promising but it wobbled and swayed.
She let it go.
The pressure cooker?
On second thoughts, no.
Still fragile, she wasnβt ready to explore that angle yet.
She steadied her gaze and began.
Once upon a time, by the edge of the forest, there lived an evil witch alien. They had two smiling eyes, three ears and no lips.
The doorbell rang.
***
Happy Diwali to everyone. So happy to be back after ages. Hope all of you have been well. Looking forward to be able to reconnect with you all π
Happy Easter
Wishing all of you a very happy Easter π
I also wanted to give you a little head up – today (04/04/21) my short story ( < 4000 words) eBook entitled Draupadi’s Shame: The Mahabharata Reimagined will be is NOW available for free download on Amazon for a period of 24 hrs beginning 1.00 pm IST. Currently it is free on Kindle Unlimited. I am including the India store link below but it will be free on all Amazon stores across the globe. Hope you will read and share it with your friends and family.
Thank you.
Just 4 Fun Once Again
Short on inspiration and high on distancing dare I believe we are still together π
Ergo – let us all go ego-less π
Too much gyan kya? Let’s see what I else I can find…
Did you do that? Not me – I was a very good girl!
Not me… at least not then. But have been in similar situations while going into the boss’ room π
Yes! I will admit to this – you?
Heheh
I have to confess, the cat is cuter! Moving on
Flexibility is key to survival.
Hmm I hope he didnt really die for then she would have had the last laugh – just kidding π
What’s your excuse? Mine is that it’s all those sweets I have been just drooling about π
Seriously!
Extremely seriously!!!!
So how many you identify with Aunty Acid? Oh that reminds of a joke where this guy was moaning to his friend, “I dont think my wife is ever going to die. She has nothing but clothes, she wouldnt be caught dead in.”
That’s all folks – have a great week and as usual none of this brilliant stuff is mine, I am just trying to keep the laughter going π
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