“You love that dog more than you love me.” “You need to live with one, to understand how amazing dogs are. I wonder from where do they get that unwavering flow of devotion, love and positivity.” “We humans have a brain, and we cannot overlook the flaws in behavior.” “You are absolutely right. Hence, dogs … Continue reading Tiding over dry spells
I wonder why have I been invited to this derelict building. The instructions are clear. Enter the building through an entrance with an uneven shape. Take the staircase leading to the terrace, and wait. I follow instructions and reach the terrace. The sight almost makes me faint, but I am a hardened soldier expected to … Continue reading Unseen, unstoppable ….
This is where her destiny calls, and it scares me a little. My child will grow up, and enter the world of infinite opportunities. The ships, captains and marine life all invite her to come and explore …. and achieve something out of the ordinary. She is fascinated by water, and is being trained in … Continue reading A mother heart fears
renewal of vows brought back floods of emotion all that they had dreamt on a chemical high An unreal life In other words, renewal at Patricia's Place
You own all the moons I walk in starlight, to skip total darkness Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille
Hi, Elsie I have taken the liberty to use synonyms in this round. Might come back to try a few of the other forms. Have a nice week, sudden outbursts transference of emotional baggage we lug around in mental calisthenics of rebalancing life Weekly Tanka Prompt #Poetry Challenge - Week 81
torn ligaments snapped tendons lapped up by predators a part of me emerges unscathed pained weary but willing to reinvent rebuild and give life another chance Is there a world out there to give me ground and air to breathe? the battle of life will start all over again in that precious space in … Continue reading Restart
“The tree that we so carefully planted is barren today,” a frozen soul whispered to another. “You changed.” “And you?” “We were unable to nurture the plant. The children have flown the nest. We are practically strangers to one another.” “Trees lend wood even after they are cut. We can have a great fireplace, where … Continue reading Thawing
“All happy families are the same, but the pain of each unhappy family is unique.” “I see a reversal of the popular saying here.” “How?” “All unhappy homes are equally dark. The level of transparency in happy families differs, and the intensity of light in the windows speaks for it.” (279 characters) Twittering Tales … Continue reading Measuring Happiness
penning another fable of love, drains out imagination where do I accommodate emotional calculations? Colleen's Weekly Poetry Contest
