Passing through the day,
in a silk shirt, a pencil skirt,
hair gathered in a loose bun,
a few strands dancing with the wind.
The sky hangs grey,
autumn leaves rush by—
their colors whispering goodbye.
Category: Sketches
Day 6: Bookquet
Day 6 Inktober 2022: Bouquet
A source of immense happiness and joy, the best companions whether you are chilling at home or stuck in traffic, they can change your mood and make you smile, get rid of those unwanted thoughts, feelings of sadness and loneliness and take you to places never imagined, they are your mentors, your guide, your buddy to laugh and cry with and with them you make lifetime memories. Books are the best gifts you can give someone (me), just like a bouquet of flowers, they will never fail to light up your mood and your mind. Read read read, it’s all that matters, stories will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Day 5: Lips of Desire
Day 5 Inktober 2022: Flame
Aaina was the smartest 14-year old girl in school and she was pretty too. Everyone wanted to be her friend especially boys. They would wait outside the girls hostel to get a glimpse of her. They would often follow her on the streets, some of them would walk in groups behind her and call her names, some on bicycles would stop and ask her if she wanted a ride, some would compliment her, “Aaj toh mast lag rahi ho!” If she looked at a guy mistakenly, then he would assume that she likes him and go to the extent of writing love letters and then would wrap them around stones and throw at her hostel room’s window.
The girls in school did not want to be with her or around her because they felt she was attracting unnecessary attention and some envied her for her looks. She did not know whom to complain, or what to do. Aaina did not ask for any of this she was embarrassed, frightened, ashamed, and started hating the way she looked. But she did not give up, there was a fire burning inside her. She had a burning desire to fix these problems, a desire to make women feel safe when they leave their homes without having the fear of being harmed by men. She wanted to protect women and fight for the rights that they equally deserve.
Day 4: Scallop
Day 4 Inktober 2022: Scallop
She walked down the busy market streets in her scallop dress, smiling and greeting at all only to be rushed and pushed around. Her desire was to be ordinary but how could she, she was a cut above the rest.
Day 3: Nightstand
Day 3 Inktober : Bat
Look at these silly humans, their whole world has turned upside down. I’m a creature of the night, stay away, be wary of the bite. You stay in your forest, and I’ll hang out in mine.
Day 2: Buddies
Day 2 Inktober 2022: Scurry
The first image that immediately came to my mind when I thought of scurry was Tom and Jerry. A show we have all grown up watching and still continue to watch when we are in a mood for a hearty laugh.
Day 1: Gargo the Guardian
Day 1 Inktober 2022 : Gargoyle
He sat perched atop an elongated spire of an old Gothic church watching the children play in the park. The evening Christmas lights lit up the streets of Amsterdam, the sound of bells and laughter jingled in the air. Gargo the Guardian let out a sigh of smoke as his absent-forgotten-heart secretly desired to glide down and dance with the crowd. But getting closer to the ground would only evoke fear, screams, and frowns. Alas, no one remembers that our dear gargoyle is no monster, he is an angel in the skies. ❤
#31 Surf the Rainbow
Day 31 Inktober: Risk
When there are changes coming your way, when comfort is going to be compromised. Don’t look away. Ride the risks like you’re riding a rainbow. 🌈
#30 Best Feeling Ever
Day 30 Inktober : Slither
When you’re up on the mighty mountains, slithering into the sleeping bag after a long day’s hike, watching the night sky with the fire logs burning on the side and not caring a damn about the world you left behind.
#29 Patch it up
Day 29 Inktober : Patch
They asked her to keep it simple.
Play it safe.
With black and blues
Whites and grays.
To which she obliged.
But sometimes she would get away
To patch up with life
By setting ablaze the town
With her flamboyant gowns.
Nuraine Sadaf 