“This is about as soulful as it can get. I can hear a lilting melody in the background.” “That is an old record, playing on that gramophone we bought in 1942. You and I sang this duet together in the Albert Hall concert.” “OMG! Can you remember dates and events? It’s been ages….” “And we … Continue reading Soulful
“I know nothing about this sport.” “Nor do you know any other (sigh)… I married you, so that I could spend some time away from the competitive world of sports, in love and peace.” “It seems you regret it now.” “Almost … at a young age of 69, I don’t have a companion to play … Continue reading Bonding
life cycles chronicle experience the earth just moves on sky light changes happiness defines my own day and night cake, flowers or balloons birthdays are celebrations of my existence Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille
Trust that dies once cannot be revived. And why should one try? It was after all, a self-created myth. The mask was bound to fall, because I placed it there. The story was bound to end, as I wove it around a non-existent nucleus. I loathe myself, as once again, I fail to fly wings … Continue reading Myths we live by
her cuteness circles around sweet memories of life part of my circadian rhythm Gold WSeekly Tanka Poetry Prompt Challenge -Week 93
There were several family secrets hidden in the basement. Each item of junk stored in drawers and cupboards had a story behind it, as his mother often said. He remembered her say that a clock stopped functioning at the time of each death in the family. So, the time on each clock chronicled the death … Continue reading Let bygones be bygones ….
“Isn’t that an unusual place for a wreath?” “Sure, it is. Ronald found it there in return from his wife’s funeral.” “Was that a late mourner who missed the funeral?” “ It was Ronald’s tribute to her placed on the casket. He was scared out of his wits to find it here. It was as … Continue reading Story behind
Collecting my thoughts challenge in adversity long, hard path beckons dreams on fluffy pillows only gave me the roadmaps Collleen's Weekly Tanka Challenge
“Reflections do nothing to boost my self-esteem.” “You look beautiful….” “I look different … in different mediums. It is the medium that makes or breaks me.” She was tracing lines with a twig on water, watching the images crack up, and make faces at her. She was no longer whole. (276 characters) Twittering Tales … Continue reading Broken
forget, sublimate the pain of forbidden love live life unfazed Unrequited desires drive idle minds Photo Challenge #210
