The Handcrafted Box

It was quite an unusual message Bela received that morning.

First, she was shocked that the object in the image- a handcrafted box- was exactly what she had dreamt the night before!

Photo Prompt- Ted Strutz

Then, it was from an unknown masked number....

The sender knew her name and asked her to pick up the box.

The Dream Car

Everyone in their neighbourhood owned a car. 

Little Eva too owned one- a small old toy-car.

Eva always dreamt of cars.

But, they were so poor…

Even if they did get a car, paying for the fuel would be a challenge.

Eva’s dream car just used air as fuel!

While others built "castles in the air", Eva built cars in the air!

Photo Prompt- Brenda Cox

Strange Construction

The spherical orange building shone.

She was surprised to see it in their backyard.

She was sure it was not there the day before. 

She had not seen or heard people working.

Photo Prompt - Dale Rogerson

Every morning, she crossed that way.

Was the religious morning-walker so lost in her thoughts that she had never noticed it? 

Dream Come True?

When she first set foot in her parent’s house, she knelt down and kissed the floor. 

It was her way to show respect to the home that had seen her childhood. 

After her mother's untimely death, she had gone abroad.

She was back after two decades!

The fragrances reminded her of departed dear ones. 

But, her mother's fragrance was strong. 

Memories came alive. 

Photo Prompt- Sarah Potter

Things Are Going South

Three friends were discussing their next vacation in a conference-call.

One of the friends said:

"Like the birds, I am planning to go South!"

"Where?"

"Antarctica"

"Of all places? Why?"

"Not a single COVID-19 case there!"

The second friend said: 

"I will keep going North and meet you at Antarctica!"

"How will that be possible?"

"If I keep going North, I will eventually go South!"

Source

Dream Car

Ever since she was a child, Misu loved cars.

She knew the names of all the models.

She always said, "When I grow up, I will have the best car in the city!"

PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll

Some relatives laughed. 

They reminded her how poor she and her family was. 

"You don’t even have a decent dress!"

The Homely Fight

The young couple was fighting again for a different reason. 

It was about the ownership of their house that was in the hsuband's name.

He said, "Everyone has a house. So do you."

"So what? Very few have a home... A home that they can call their own", she said.

PHOTO PROMPT © Dawn Miller

The Morning After

Rizy was sure she had seen that staircase before.

She tried to remember, but her memory failed her.

Why did everything appear blurry?

PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

Though she had gracefully ascended up the stairs, the descent seemed tough.

She realized it should have been the other way round.

Rizy was conscious of her realisation.

If her brain was fine, why was she in such a fix?

Dream #AToZChallenge

Dreams don't cost anything at all.
It's hard work that demands its due.
Dreams need work, else they'll fall.
Takes courage to fulfill dreams new.

If we simply sleep & dream, who'll work?
Key is to dream big, work & achieve.
Dare not to shirk; responsibilities lurk.
Dare to dream; you'll succeed if you believe!

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Thinking Of Soulmate

When they met by chance on the way,
Sparks flew turning night into day.

It was inexplicable as it was their first meeting.
They were already hooked; no cheating.

After that did they feel everything is all right?
Life felt dark even when there was light...

Things were great when they were together,
Separation was nauseating; it did matter.

The Blank Notebook

She opened a blank notebook.
Its pages fluttered wildly as if hurriedly reminding her a tale...

It was the same notebook that her grandfather had gifted her.
He had been very happy when she told him that she would write a novel based on their own family.  Her grandfather had promptly handed her the notebook saying, "I know you'll write good things about me!"
"Of course, Grandpa! You will be my novel's hero!"
Shortly after that meeting, her grandfather had passed away.
That was a decade ago.

Victorious Visitor

She was fed up as no matter how much she tried here, she could not change anything.

She yearned to discover a new planet for herself that would have her own rules.

photo by NASA

Victory was hers when she succeeded in her mission in her dream, and paid her dream planet a visit like a victorious visitor!

Fantastico Adventure!

"One-Two-Three-Four,

I love To explore!

Expand my knowledge,

And learn more & more!

Be the best explorer,

Travelling every corner,

Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme

Gimme new Adventure!"

- Inspired by the Hindi-Film Song- '1-2-3-4-Get On The Dance Floor' from the Bollywood movie- Chennai Express!

The explorer in me loves soul-stirring experiences!

I rejoice as adventure wins over me & captures my senses!

I soak in all the wondrous smells, tastes, touch & sights,

Travel pampers my ego as I enjoy flavors & delights!

Variety is the spice of life & life is a flattering fest! 

Magical conversion of the unseen into seen is best!  

Walking on every street in every city under the sun,

Is my exciting & wondrous idea of knowledge & fun!

I happily jet set go to places & clock miles with smiles!

I smile as that’s the universal language across miles!

I believe- 'the World is a Family'- 'Vasudaiva Kutumbakam'

Adventure makes me lose inhibitions; everywhere I'm welcome!

Adventure & Travel mean a lot to me- I love my Freedom…

I celebrate being a World Citizen & everywhere I feel at home!

World's kingdom broadens my horizons & experience, 

I’m a Queen- rich with memories, friends & confidence!

My voyage of Self-Discovery, Clarity & Serendipity,

Adventure helps bridging boundaries from Fantasy to Reality!

Dreaming of travel as for me, it's a gift, a miracle, a boon!

I hope my cool dream I’ll get to grab & enjoy real soon! 

Adventure is climbing mountains & joy in conquering heights.

Adventure is witnessing the sunrise, sunset, moonlight & other sights!

Adventure is sailing oceans, with or without adventurous gear!
Adventure is carrying on the journey with smiles & spreading cheer.

Adventure is travelling around the world & smart navigation!
Relying on nature, instincts, technology and imagination!
Adventure is sensing and experiencing the world in store,

Fabulous feeling to deeply love travel & adventures more.

Adventure is setting examples & living new adventures everyday!
Having courage, zeal & stamina & many adventurous tales to say!

Adventure makes us peppy & we march confidently ahead.

Its magical impact empowers & conquers negativity, fear & dread. 

Adventure is what makes us go far with flamboyance & flair!
It's that overpowering urge that can earn us limelight & glare!
Adventure is like a fairy-tale, stuff of legends & what inspires all.
Adventure is what builds us & makes us lead as we stand tall!

Photo- Caroline Knopf; PicturePrompt- Magpie Tales

“Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford

Adventure is like music- captivates & to its tunes we dance!
Adventure is grabbing opportunities & chance & romance!
Adventure is Fantastico & much more than all this!
Hope to realize Fantastico ambitious adventurous wish!

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In Other Words
Magpie Tales
ABC Wednesday - F for Fantastico, Far, Family, Flair, Fabulous, Flattering, Fest, Feeling, Family, Freedom, Friends, Four, Flavors, Flattering, 

Dream Or Reality?

Selected as a WOW post here.

When I asked the reason why the old man sitting on a park bench was sobbing uncontrollably, he said he had lost his diary and his bubbles... 

Assuring him that I would find his diary and his bubbles for him, I journeyed resolutely, arrived near a comfortable blue sofa and when I sat on it, I noticed it had a diary that looked ancient.

Like A Dream

She had built a home for them by the sea-beach, just as he had promised her when he had proposed marriage.

As the youngest CEO of an MNC, he was too busy traveling on official visits to even think of any family-related matters.

She shifted to their dream-home.

Months passed.

Flourish Together!

My glass was full & life was a tasty dish!
He was my ocean & I swam like a fish.
He was my ardent & heartfelt wish.
Still, we parted ways without a kiss.
Without me, he dreamt to flourish.
He never knew how much he'd miss!
He rued- glass is empty; nothing's bliss...
Life without me is a salt-less dish!

Cropped still from Eisenstein's film Battleship Potemkin (1925).

Dream To Journey With You!

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Like two planets-
Passengers in transit,
We both journey,
In our own orbit.

At times our eyes meet...
To be together, we are fit.
I often see you in my dreams,
We make a couple super-hit!

I wanna say a million things.
Plan to send a note or chit!
Ready to rekindle,
Passion bit by bit.

Rani's Mr.Right

Rani was great fan of books & movies.

When her family was busy looking for a match for her, Rani prayed that they find her perfect Mr.Right.

She turned to her Gods. For the umpteenth time she noticed that all the Gods she worshipped are clean-shaven- Lord Jagannath, Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva… OMG!

“Dear God, I do hope my Mr.Right is smart and certainly clean-shaven like all the characters I love- Sherlock Holmes, Mr. Darcy, Prince Charming, Superman, Spiderman, Batman…

Superman, Spiderman, Batman

Even like my favorite real-life people like my Papa, Grandpa and Superstar Heroes of the Hindi Film Industry viz. Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan!"

Driving Me Nuts

I really wish I hadn't met you!
Then, no losing myself or feeling blue...

You are driving me nuts- is all I can say.
I find myself dreaming of you night & day.

You are present on every road I find...
Even in every nook & corner of my mind!

Pic used with Permission from Magpie Tales

I Am A World Explorer!

The Explorer in me loves sparkling & spectacular experiences!
DreamWorks Animation Studios always captures my senses!

@DWAnimation is a part of my life every day.

If I hear the word KungFu, ‘KUNGFU PANDA’ I say!