Published in The Lark·PinnedMember-onlyA Case of Gross NegligenceEffects of a gluten-free diet or aging — My hooman is listless, lethargic, and lazy these days. She’s been forgetting about important things in her life-me, the center of her universe (as she led you all to believe). I’m a victim of extreme neglect and don’t know how to elucidate my harrowing experience of discomfort, disgust, and disappointment…Short Story4 min read
Published in Lifeline·PinnedMember-onlyWhite VelvetEnlivening the flora and fauna Pouring rain. Thundering clouds. Lightning skies. Gushing winds. Purifying the impurities. Watering the parched grass. Energizing the dry flowers. Showering the dirty leaves. Nature’s way of spreading joy. Nature’s way of ensuring prosperity. Nature’s way of saying we matter. Nature’s way of assuring skeptic minds. …Poetry1 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Fatima ImamThe metamorphosis from a Historian to a Poet — After spending 50+ years on the planet, I am just living for myself and enjoying every moment. I’ll like to call myself a student of life. Being born in an intellectually wealthy family in India’s most culturally diverse cities, Lucknow, gave me a clear perspective that knowledge leads to success…About Me4 min read
Published in Paper Poetry·3 days agoMember-onlyFramesFossilized reminiscence An old photograph stirred memories. An era is long gone in the mist of oblivion. A youthful, carefree attitude is a sight to behold. Unaware of the pitfall so close by. Frozen moments offered respite. Faded scenery evoked emotion. A fresh perspective to interpret experiences. Fast access to…Poetry1 min read
Published in Reciprocal·4 days agoMember-onlyHeaven on Earth or Nature’s poetry*A trip to the mountains was a dreamlike reality “Mountains are earth’s undecaying monuments.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne This week’s nature prompt by Dr. Preeti Singh took me down memory lane. Kashmir’s serene scenery still soothes the soul, the sweet smell of the fresh air still fragrances the nose, and the…Nature6 min read
Published in Paper Poetry·4 days agoMember-onlyAvoidanceIndulgence with panache — Lack of money makes us poor. Lack of knowledge makes us destitute. Luck can bring short-term success. Long hours of learning ensure long-term success. Use the money to convert dreams into reality. Use the money to become a better person. Don’t use the money to intimidate others. Don’t use the money to spread…Poetry2 min read
Published in The Lark·Sep 18Member-onlyClever Playwright*Creative traits of the narcissistic mind — A classic tale of chosen characters in a make-believe world where they did what their playwright wanted and danced to the tunes gleefully. The mastermind transformed the characters so much that it would be impossible even to glimpse their former selves. We should take this art seriously instead of berating…Life Lessons4 min read
Published in Reciprocal·Sep 16Member-onlyA Haven for Tired Souls and Weary EyesWhere nature is nurtured with care Dr. Preeti Singh’s nature prompt was a perfect excuse to spend a day in a place where history meets nature, and for me, the best representation of that is the Toronto Botanical Gardens. A preferred natural refuge from the madness of busy city life…Nature5 min read
Published in Paper Poetry·Sep 14Member-onlyPantomimeDramatically unique — Pages of misery. Plotlines of mystery. Plethora of thrillers. Plenitude of tragedies. Life is an epic storybook. Each stage has phenomenal parts. To enrich growth, dwell on them. To learn about destiny, celebrate them. Whenever circumstances put us in impossible positions, Take decisions that would add cohesion to the story. Wherever we…Poetry2 min read
Published in Reciprocal·Sep 13Member-onlyAnswers to Two Unbelievable Truths and One Believable LieSincere thanks for playing along everyone I would like to start by expressing my heartfelt thank you to Dr. Preeti Singh for tagging me in this adventure and with her encouragement, I took this challenge of revealing some truths about my life. Here my story Two Unbelievable Truths and One Believable Lie Some fragments from forgotten memoriesmedium.com Incident #1: A close brush…Short Story6 min read
