Whispering Shadow

KK and he sat in diagonally opposite chairs in a cubicle,both within my audible range. At first I felt he was talking to himself. When I tried to make sense of his words, I realised he was giving instructions. But to whom? The computer monitor? It took me a while to realise he was talking to . The moment he asked a question, KK stood up and walked to his desk, diligently like a subordinate would. KK stood there looking at him, answering him, taking his orders like a timid rabbit. On the other hand, he acted as if nothing had changed. He continued working on his system while he gave instructions. Not once did he give KK a nod of approval or even establish eye contact. As soon as he was done, KK returned to his seat and resumed working.  Sometime after the above incident happened, another colleague of mine approached my super boss. He explained his predicament and requested my super boss to grant him a leave of a week. After 5 minutes, all he heard from him was "Drop me a mail....

Me: I am tired. Myself: No, it is just the October heat. Me: But it never happened to me before. Myself: Yes, sitting in front of the computer in an air-conditioned office without any exercise can do that to you. Me: I should exercise! Myself: I have heard that one before, more than once actually! Me: I think I will wake up early tomorrow. Myself: LOL. Me: I will. I am going to sleep early. Myself: Just to exercise? Me: No. I have to study too. Myself: Oh yes, I almost forgot to remind you that your big exam is less than a month away. Me: I haven't forgotten but I have just notbeen able to make the time. Myself: It is convenient to make reasons. Me: Ok, I know I have been a loser. Myself: But it is not too late. Don't give up in the  last lap. Me: I am trying. Myself: No, you are not but you should. I know I can! Me: Oh, in all this hopelessness, I have something to look forward to. Myself: Yaay, we are going to meet our parents but is this the right time to go ho...

1) Take a deep breath. 2) Step in. 3) Hold your breath. 4) Step out. 5) Breathe again. If only it was so simple!! Image Source:  http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/06Evfco5OJgwf/610x.jpg

She was one of the two But second to none on the day On the verge of entering a life so new The life she had longed for all the way Wearing a shade of venetian red With jewels and gold and flowers galore Gorgeous as they made her look None was as beautiful as the smile she wore With the blessings of the Gods In the presence of thunder and rain She walked to the ceremony pavilion Showing determination despite the pain With bashful eyes she sat On her beloved’s right It was what she had dreamed of The dream she was living tonight. Garlands of flower the exchanged Apart from vows witnessed by the Holy Fire Praying to the Gods to bless them And fulfil their true desire. The emotions that showed in their eyes Of trust and truth and belonging They lived in their hearts before The vows just gave them a new meaning They were bound at last By a bond so legitimate and pure For this lifetime and the six that followed To the disease to which there was no other cure As happy was the wedlock There w...

Under Construction , after four attempts on four different themes! Today is just not the day to write. My mind is void of any creativity, nor there is a flow of ideas. It is not that I am forcing myself to write. I just wanted to! But nothing lived up to my satisfaction. To stop myself from going to bed with the sense of dejection, I clicked sweet lime instead. It was supposed to be round but thanks to my dexterity when it comes to knives, it turned out to look like a leaf. But isn't it a pretty leaf? The colours exceeded my expectations and life doesn't seem as dull as it seemed earlier in the day.