In the tapestry of chaos, where reason meets its end, Human existence, a riddle, a script hard to comprehend. Absurdity dances, a macabre ballet, On the stage of life, where meaning may decay. In the labyrinth of paradox, absurdity takes its stance, A carnival of folly, a whimsical, wild dance. Each step a puzzle, a […]
Lines Drawn in the Sand
In the blistering urban heat, Diana wandered through the labyrinth of her own existence. She, like a modern Antigone, grappled with the absurdity of societal expectations. Her shadow, a relentless companion, whispered doubts as she navigated the clamor of city life. Haunted by the echoes of Elektra’s tragedy, Diana faced a contemporary struggle – torn […]
Digital Dilemmas: The Modern Electra’s Dance with Shadows
In the urban landscape, where skyscrapers rise tall, Lies the modern tale of Electra, in a city’s thrall. A daughter of the metropolis, burdened by shadows, Existential echoes, in neon-lit meadows. In a glass cocoon, her office, a cold steel tower, Echoes of revenge, a modern power. A career’s ascent, a path she must tread, […]
Sisyphus’ Symphony: Modern Echoes of Existential Despair
In the shadowed corridors of self, an existential abyss, A modern Odysseus sails through the sea of bliss. Navigating life’s tempest, a ship lost in despair, Caught in the sirens’ song, existential currents to bear. Icarian dreams, wings of ambition soar, Yet, waxen feathers melt, as illusions implore. Existential heights, a perilous endeavor, In the […]
Echoes of Folly: The Modern Pantheon in Absurd Harmony
In the labyrinth of existence, echoes the absurdity’s call, Human life entwined with myths, like leaves in autumn’s fall. Sisyphus, the eternal roller of the boulder, Symbolizing life’s toil, an endless shoulder. A modern Icarus, soaring on technological wings, Hubris and ambition, the symphony life sings. Wax melts, and feathers fall, aspirations take a dive, […]
Wounds in Words
Whispers in the Shadows Beneath the weeping willows, innocence crumbled, In war’s dark embrace, where hope once humbled. Children’s laughter silenced, like a stolen song, Innocent hearts, where the shadows belong. Through shattered windows, the moon sheds tears, On silent streets haunted by lingering fears. Mothers weep, cradling dreams turned to dust, Innocence lost, an […]
You and I: A Journey into the Self
Well, it is not that easy to describe “I.” Who is this I? What is this I? Similarly, You is also an obscure persona. However, the only thing that is clear is I is not You, and you is not I. When I am referring to “I,” I mean I, me and myself. When I […]
Flash Fiction: Suicide Note
Rain! Oh, it’s raining. Rafik…Rooja…Fatima…where are you Fatima? When will the super be ready, what’s cooking in. Will you get me a cup of tea? Fatima, get me a cup of tea, did you hear what I said. Fatima speaks from a distance. Why…I’m busy in the kitchen. Rooja, go and see your father what’s […]
Flash Fiction: Samsara
So, you don’t love me, you don’t want to reciprocate my feelings! That’s right baby, your hate is killing me. But listen baby, listen, every time you kill me, I’ll rise again, like the phoenix from the ashes. The old will die and new will resurrect. Do you believe in Karma, do you believe in […]
Flash Fiction: Love and Marriage
Time after time, you get confused about facts and fictions. You cannot distinguish between illusion and reality. You are haunted by the city, by the people, and by the world around. You close your inner world and open your eyes. You see a feeding cup on your husband’s hand. No, no, you don’t want to […]