Torment – a micro tale

The dream is be whatever you want to be.

The journey begins on wobbly feet but one day the wings unfurl. Encouragement comes with a stick and before long, you realize you didnโ€™t read the terms and conditions of the dream.

Thatโ€™s how torment introduces itself. Gradually, gently until it is the only thing you know.

When it recedes, beguiling you into letting your guard down, you look for an escape. As you race through the corridors, you realize your part in the torment, for thereโ€™s no victor without a victim.

The cycle now complete, the torment consumes you again.


This post is a part ofย Blogchatter Half Marathon.

14 responses to “Torment – a micro tale”

  1. Anjalie Sharma Avatar
    Anjalie Sharma

    No victor without a victim! The line hit me. Awesome.

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  2. For every so-called success, there’s so much else we sacrifice that no one else can see or a T&C. Which we choose, depends on how much we want it!

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    1. This made me think of success as an iceberg where the world sees only the result but all the work is hidden below the surface.

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  3. There’s a catch everywhere, hidden, camouflaged. Dare to dream, they say. I guess we have to decide if it’s worth it or not. But then again, the question arises, how can a dream you dream from your heart not be worth it… Beautifully written Suchita.

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    1. Exactly. And if it is worth pursuing, why must it torment so much. Thank you Leha โค

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  4. Hari OM
    A neat cycle – and the challenge of life within sleep itself! YAM xx

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    1. Very true.

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  5. turn around
    smile to frown
    serious to clown

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  6. Almost everything has a catch. Just the dream that takes over your heart before you pay attention to the terms and conditions. So true! Beautifully written

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    1. Very true – everything has its T&Cs. Thank you Shweta.

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      1. you’re very welcome ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. Ananya Sinha Avatar
    Ananya Sinha

    Lovely post ๐Ÿ˜

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    1. Thank you.

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