The baubles in the candlestick enticingly twinkle, the inclosed color and hues. The pristine jar by it, draws with its sparkling crystal clearness, reflecting the light that falls on it The window glass refracts light through it, driving away the gloom before it. The polished stone mirrors in its glossy surface the hidden, revealingly portraying. … Continue reading A Study in Glass
MARRIAGE MATTERS
Marriage is a work of art, a thing of beauty and a joy forever. It has the challenge of mountain tops and the beauty of quiet valleys, the glories of sunrise and the depths of sunset, the exquisite joy of companionship and the tragic sadness of loss.
FERRY TO FREEDOM
They had waited a long time for this and saved every penny for life ahead.
REBUILDING BABEL
Today, more than any time before, there exists a frenzy, an insane urgency to be well-known, advertised, promoted, celebrated, influential, accepted, acknowledged, advanced, etc. This is driving us to heights of selfishness, self-centredness and self-aggrandizement.
IT’S A MATTER OF CHOICE
Freewill is the most invaluable creation gift uniquely bestowed on mankind and on no other. How we use this free gift determines who we become, what we do, where we will be, when we will achieve etc.
MONEY PLANT
She cut through the swathes of money plant surrounding and hiding the house. Her mother had loved to nurture it because of the belief that it brought wealth. Folklore was that the home where it flourished would overflow with wealth. However, unless you were fortunate to procure it from an empty place, you had to … Continue reading MONEY PLANT
A DIFFERENCE
How was your first day, Sally? Great Bess. Rural school, beautiful countryside. Children eager. From hardworking background. Great classroom. Wonderful principal! How was yours? (Sighs) The less said the better! School in a homeless shelter. Not even a proper classroom. No material, furniture, principal. Unruly kids, uninterested parents. Ruin, chaos, confusion... That's enough to put … Continue reading A DIFFERENCE
LES MOUSQUETAIRES
We were inseparable, as neighbors, Sunday school friends, schoolmates, college roomies together everywhere. Our regular haunt, this diner. The owners knew us and our preferences. Didn't need to order. We spent holidays together - cycling, swimming, sleepovers, book reading, sightseeing. Our parents always knew where to find us. You found one, you found the others. … Continue reading LES MOUSQUETAIRES
SNATCHED AWAY
Tired from shopping for bridesmaids dresses, I sat replete with satisfaction. Trrrrrriiiiiingggggg! I reached for the phone. Helena...(sobs), Esther Margerate is gone!!! What do you mean gone... She died in a car crash just now. Nooooooo! Just yesterday I spoke to her. She was so excited about her trip! It was on the way there. … Continue reading SNATCHED AWAY
ON THE SHELF
It pains to watch their wake pulsing by, While you sit in the shallows of your ebbing bye.
MULLINGSPICE 