The Shades I see – Inspired by Novex’s Mad Brush with Life
My dear friend Novex expressed ‘Psychedelia’ with his untamed brush strokes; He then committed the gravest of crimes a crime only committed by those who share the same brutal madness He tagged me in it….. I looked at it for more than a minute, felt something trying to jump out of me…. I forced it in so it could get stronger and then I let … Continue reading The Shades I see – Inspired by Novex’s Mad Brush with Life
The dog and the elephant – 365 Flash Fiction #53
“Dad” She asked him “Yes dear” he replied “Can Dogs and elephants be friends?” She asked pointing at the picture on the wall He looked at the picture; it also said it was drawn by a fifth grader. “Very nice” He thought He looked at his daughter and said “Sure they can but why do you ask?” She walked closer to the picture and said … Continue reading The dog and the elephant – 365 Flash Fiction #53
10 Things for us to Think and Do Everyday
Life is like playing cards, we have no choice on the hand being dealt, but we are in control of putting up the best game we can. If there were 10 things to think and do that can fit into an everyday routine… what would they be….? It is an interesting question and many would have different answers and here are mine. I totally agree … Continue reading 10 Things for us to Think and Do Everyday
The Teacher – 365 Flash Fiction #52
“What do you see” He asked her. “I see a plant” She said in her sweet little voice “Yes a plant” He repeated and smiled at her. “Do you know why I am giving this to you?” He asked “Because you love me?” She giggled He pulled her closer to him and kissed on her forehead “Yes dear because I love you, but there is … Continue reading The Teacher – 365 Flash Fiction #52
Floral Conquests
Bottles with a variety of nectar stacked somewhere in life, all from your floral conquests in distant lands…. When you ever sit, thinking free breaking your own bottled self; ask yourself… “Did I during my conquests fail to see the bees that buzzed in vain because of my existence….” Just ask that question; don’t answer, answers don’t matter because only questions push life forward….. -Vinod- Continue reading Floral Conquests
A Game of Poker – 365 Flash Fiction #51
“Where am I?” He looked around trying to see something. It was pitch black. He could hear some groans and creaks near him. He realized he was sitting in a chair. “Who are you?” Came a female voice from the front and before he could speak there was a loud cry followed by sobs that felt like they would go on for eternity. “Stop it; we … Continue reading A Game of Poker – 365 Flash Fiction #51
How should we look at the Violence happening around us?
Violence is bad whether it is happens to a Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Atheist or any sect for that matter. Every human life is equally precious. We have seen atrocities on all the sections of the population over years…. The problem is there are still people who are biased when it comes to their approach to Violence. There are many who oppose violence against … Continue reading How should we look at the Violence happening around us?
Non Violence is the need of the Hour
Today I visited the Martin Luther King National Historic Site in Georgia. At the entrance stands a statue of Mahatma Gandhi welcoming you with a message which is even more relevant today, Non Violence. I could see a father and daughter there and the father explaining the daughter about Gandhi “Gandhi is the inspiration for Mr. King” He said… Kids needs to learn about Gandhi … Continue reading Non Violence is the need of the Hour
A Tiny Tale of Long Lasting Love – 365 Flash Fiction #50
He always walked past her house with the letter in his pocket…. He knew one day he would be able to give it to her…. one day she even saw him and came to the gate… he smiled at her and said he was just passing by…. he put his hand in his pocket and felt the letter but could not manage to take it … Continue reading A Tiny Tale of Long Lasting Love – 365 Flash Fiction #50
The Nuyorican Poets Café
Since I was introduced to Miguel Pinero’s work especially his “Lower East side poem” I have wanted to visit the Nuyorican Café, be in the place where the Nuyorican Art movement took shape…. My best treat during the NY visit…. Walking through the Albhabet city of Manhattan, the Lower East Side of Manhattan where Piñero’s ashes were scattered across, as he asked in his 1985 “Lower East … Continue reading The Nuyorican Poets Café
Vinod Narayan 