Hour 11. Nether worlds of Hinduism

Scary is the inferno of Dante so you fear to sin but the nether worlds of Hinduism denote not hell Seven are they in number, verily known as Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala and Patala The lowest level is Patala the abode of great…

Hour 10: What is Love?

How to define it when it changes every second? I see love in shapes, I see in circles, squares, rectangles.   For me, heart isnt the only symbol of love, what if its a flower with temporary petals?   I see love in differences, that…

2023 Hour 23: Interrupted

We watched with interest as crews labored, Digging foundations, Securing beams into place, Smoothing concrete. Installing windows and carefully, Lovingly, Stroking on the red paint. The architect, we imagined, Sought to communicate, To share her brilliance, To secure her legacy. Surely, we thought, This must…

Hour 22 Prompt

SOMETHING SMELLS NICE Something smells nice Ah it seems to be coming from the rectangular box Hey what is this? Something circular is inside a rectangular box The smell is just mouth-watering, Tomatoes, cheese, capsicums, olives seem to be beckoning me I cannot control myself…

Hour 8 : The Vertical Infinity

When I retire to my bed, the lights remain on. Every night, I look up at the moon, thinking about how it seems like a small pool into which I may fall. I recall school trips and slices of chilled meats, as well as money…

2023 Hour 22: Mama speaks

All the days of my childhood, Mama spoke three languages, Effectively switching from Tongue to tongue, Reflecting mood, Responding to situation. Public, private, perverse Mama Obscuring conversations, Shutting out nosy neighbors and Strangers on the train With smooth, sinuous Spanish. And then the real private…

HR-10

Writers block is hell This sounded great a minute ago Let me just take this out Put this line here Maybe that line there No, no, no wrong It’s all wrong Crumble it up Throw it out Let’s begin this again You got this, its…

Hour & : Sarees and Survival

The foundation of enduring craft, Cotton sarees create rich narratives with a legacy steeped in history, Stories abound in the tale of their fabric.     Cotton sarees convey tales, with a dynamic colour palette; not to be outdone, they proudly carry traditions on display,…