Around the Bend
The Thought of many thoughts troubles me often . So
thought of posting a few of my stupid thoughts which I thought will not let your
thoughts go crazy. So here Goes:.
DREAMSCAPE
Expertly maneuvering the Phytonic Blue BMW X3
through the city traffic, he began to chat with the smart young man seated on
the passenger side. “ This is the Sheer Driving Pleasure I was after” “ Hushed cabin, stellar NVH”.- gearbox is a gem, is really quick”…….. he boasted & went
on and on. The young man nodded in acknowledgement. . 30 minutes & 12 Kms later, the car
glided in, the young man received the Keys and said: “ I am sure you liked the test
Drive Sir? When are you planning to take
delivery Sir ?
“All in good time .Thank
you for the Test drive & the Juice” he replied. Putting on the helmet he drove
away on his beloved Bajaj Chetak.
BRAVADO
“Yes, Yes .Yes” he screamed “ my 1000th” . He somehow managed to control his trembling body. A perfect job he gushed . He treated himself to tea at the stall at the street corner while his Associates were completing their jobs. Finishing his tea the renowned stalker clambered on to the van. In his profession people are recognized by the number of ambushes achieved. Now 1000 it was. So he knew soon he would be recognized. The poor mongrel untangled and bundled into the cage in the City Corporation Van yelped ,
Moment of warmth
Crowds gathered at the
village Temple. Festoons, Garlands, banana stalks LED string lights decorated
the entire street. Rows and rows of banana
leaves were laid out inside shamiyana erected on the open ground adjacent to
the temple..At the designated time the villagers were directed to occupy
the dining chairs. Drums started beating, nadaswaram &all sorts of musical instruments
whipped up a cacophony of deafening sound . The crowds surged to have a glimpse
of the Queen. She arrived,decked up in Royal finery on a chariot, and was
escorted to the temple. Soon she made a grand entry to the diners’ area, She moved
from table to table, The villagers reciprocated with folded hands. Women wept holding the Queen’s hands, a few
crawled from under the dining tables &
fell at her feet She slowly made her way to the chariot and greeted the crowd. The chariot disappeared on the dusty roads.
‘ CUT’ roared the director through the megaphone. On the outskirts of the village The “Queen” along with a dozen technicians seated on a steel folding chair waited for their plate of Lime Rice and tea. Nearer the temple the feeding frenzy in the dining area was at its fiercest.
FACE-OFF
He sat there terrified.
. He was committed to venturing into Unknown zone. He saw the gun being lifted
and aimed at his bare chest. No turning back now. After all he was the
unquestioned goon of his locality.He closed his eyes and prayed ” God
make this quick & painless”. Clenching
his fists tightly he waited . And then he heard the humming of the Tattoo Gun
as it moved across his chest making deft strokes.
