Wednesday, November 6, 2024

The 13th case

 

"To find the needle in the haystack, put the hay on fire and wash away the #ash," Insp. Shokie said studying the cases. 


First 12 were vulnerable preys troubled on SM.


The 13th - the predator who chose those targets.


Someone turned the tables on the killer, she noted.


#vss365


Thursday, October 17, 2024

We talked a lot last night

 

We talked a lot last night.


A first for me. Till 4 am. Wow.


Unbelievable it was.


Will we tell someone else? You know, what we shared.


We might. Let’s not worry about that.


I might buy love with that, you know, barter secrets for trust.


Ironic but understandable. I might use it in my stories.


Will others recognise us?


They will be searching for themselves.


Will we stop talking to each other?


We might.


For the sake of lovers, spouses, kids, we just might.


Or when we lose interest.


Or when there’s a mismatch in give and take.


Will we be ready for that?


Maybe. Maybe not.


Let’s cross that bridge when we get to it.


I love this.


Me too.


Is it time for some silence?


This is not an art movie.


Let’s cook. Or go for a walk. Together.


Come here. Sit next to me.


We better not stop talking. Don’t laugh.


I am not.


Should we try silence?


Should we?


Monday, October 14, 2024

Memory I never had

I have been losing

Memory I never had


That’s not a riddle

Not even contrary to popular opinion


It’s the dark matter

Of all that we are


Love is built on such

Hate too probably faith definitely


How we like to think we live with what we know

How we assume and borrow to cope


Sunday, October 13, 2024

why I asked/why I did not say

 

I wanted to write something

deep

or honest

or worth your time


But

it is Sunday morning

when I think

about


why I asked

Will you marry me

or why I did not say

I love you


Ah

They

won’t be thinking

about


that

this Sunday morning

or

any other day.


Tuesday, October 1, 2024

dating too late

 

Discovered dating too late,

With action & words out of sync

As in a badly dubbed movie.


She asked for #wine and salad,

I chose double choc ice-cream soda

Before parotta and beef double fried.


She wanted mine,

Avoid hints and amore

Before parotta and beef double fried.


#NAlove


Tuesday, September 10, 2024

mission impossible


“How do we solve this case, Insp. Shokie?”


“Sexual abuse and caste discrimination—the two crimes tough to prove. Even the ‘good’ will support the sick smug scum. Then, the counter-charges, the support of influencers and the #sense-less public’s apathy or worse disgust.”


#vss365



Thursday, August 8, 2024

Arrhythmic Life

 

'Today, I read 'Ar-#rhythm-ic Life'. It is about me. Who knew what I did to her?'


"Suicide notes should say more."


"Who wrote the book, Insp. Shokie?"


"Who else? Never write about yourself. And, never forget your pseudonym. You are your worst enemy even without that."


#vss365