Seven-year old Gia's mother was
very sick.
Gia was heart-broken to see her
industrious mother bed-ridden.
She could not afford to lose
her only parent.
"Only a miracle can save
her," the doctor answered after checkup.
Gia knew where miracles were
available.
She did remember the real-story
her mother had told her.
Gia lost no time to visit that
place- the local church.
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| Photo Prompt- Dale Rogerson |
She looked bewitching in the red
off-shoulder dress.
He just couldn't wait to lay
his hands on her.
He put his right arm around her
lissome waist and holding her right hand in his left, entered the hotel's
elevator.
He continued his conversation by
saying sweet-nothings to his ladylove.
He was aware that all his
activities were being watched.
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| Photo Prompt- Liz Young |
A multi-billionaire died.
His fortune was to be equally
divided amongst his grandsons.
As per his will, a secret
treasure would belong to the grandson, who cracked the clue-
"Sandwiched by water and
greenery- no access by road even if you try;
After reaching, you'll find it
guarded by the one with the keen eye..."
Entire estate could be accessed
by road.
Where was the treasure?
You once professed your deep love for me-
Believing you, "You & Me" merged as one!
I accepted your "Team WE" proposal & identity;
Complied with your ideas of intimacy & fun.
Fought with my upset family; it was you I chose.
Just you in my heart & eyes, I severed all my ties.
"Till death do us apart", we took our holy vows.
Our inter-religion marriage would sure win & rise.
They warned- "All this is a lie, eye-wash, smart plan"-
I was yet another virgin prey for you & your group.
Promising you my all, I offered myself as your top fan.
Consumed by your love, I was the flavour in your soup.
I dreamt my life would be an eternal honeymoon-
With you by my side as king, I'd feel like a queen.
My high castles in the air collapsed pretty soon.
You metamorphosed into a beast, unheard & unseen.
I tried to keep my faith, persevere, & to keep pace,
You & your family forced me into the conversion.
I was simply a prize-trophy, forgotten after the race.
I bore you heirs; you exploited fruits of our relation.
"It's you, again!" the border security-officer encountered Raunaq.
It was Raunaq's fifth
cross-border trip via his truck that month.
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| Photo Prompt- Sandra Crook |
"Am sure you are smuggling
something inside this stack of hay”.
"Please check, officer. I’ll
wait." Raunaq confidently said just like he had said before.
The border-force checked.
They even used metal-detectors.
The bluebirds were nowhere to be
found.
She was trying to spot them
like crazy.
She had always wanted to research
and write a book about the bluebirds.
Many could be spotted in that
eco-zone where she had grown up.
Wasn’t the spot near the river
their favorite place?
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| Photo Prompt- Penny Gadd |