I clearly see the reflection of outdoor greenery on the television screen, but can’t see her.
Her handbag lies open on the couch. Where is she?
Am I turning voyeuristic? Yes, but into people’s minds.
I want to see if she turns towards the books or the long-stemmed giant red rose.
The last three visitors admired the rose, and I know they loved exclusivity.
But inclusion for me is a common thinking process – someone I include in my day-to-day reading routines. The color of grass and flowers is self-evident, but why is it so?
Am I asking for too much?
Reena Saxena 
The study of people is endlessly fascinating. Isn’t it wonderful that we are all so different? And such good material for stories – well done in this one.
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We count our daily routine selves as normal. Our special moments and others who are different from us (real or imagined) become story material.
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Interesting. Many possible scenarios here. If I’m to apply it to myself, I would say I’m an inclusionist. By the red dots under that word on my screen, I see I’ve created a word :). Anyway, yes, I’m just as interested in the books and other articles in the room as I am in the rose.
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Yes. Judging a person by the first object picked up would be incorrect.
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It’s certainly not too much to ask, and the MC seems to have the watching routine well established. Who’d think of checking the reflection on the TV screen. I think she crouches behind the sofa so she can read the book titles on the lowest shelf. The judging can go both ways after all, and the books you read say something about you.
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Thanks 🙂 🙂
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But ultimately, where is she?
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That’s the mystery 🙂
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Interesting way to go with this prompt, Reena.
Visuals appear through to the end.
Isadora 😎
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Thank you, Isadora!
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Very keen observed, and well done by including the detail in the story. But the answer is no, you are not asking too much.
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Thanks for saying that ☺️
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A thought provoking piece, Reena. Well done.
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Thank you, Bill!
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To be able to share thoughts, all of those books. It would be wonderful to find someone so well in tune.
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Books have a language of their own. Thank you, Sascha!
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💕 You’re very welcome, Reena.
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Curiosity is the fountain of youth. I wish I had as much curiosity about humans as you do.
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To each her own ☺️
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❤
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Well said
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Thanks!
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Your meditation feels somehow sinister. We all people watch, sure, but this is more like snooping. Or am I completely misreading what you’ve written?
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The story shapes up as the reader visualizes it 🙂
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A lovely meditation, Reena
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Thank you, Neil!
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Or are you reading too much into people’s initial observations? People watching is always interesting.
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Good pastime on airports or metro rides 🙂
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