Is this a ritual, an addiction or habit? Seeing you, meeting you and chatting away…. Getting newsy tidbits, with political analysis What really mattered, was the words you did not say. You sure talk faster than I do But the pauses gave you away. Words are spontaneous, silence premeditated. You made a conscious choice … Continue reading The Uninhabitable Spaces Between Us
Life continues to surprise me the acceptance of the inevitable. I wonder how Hope walks following Life with a lamp treading on corpses of Trust. The miracle of respiration in the ever-changing direction of winds. I look back on solitary footprints and gaze at the conquered mountain peaks. Who carried us thru’ … Continue reading Mystery
Sammi Cox poses questions on life and its meaning …
A word and photo prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. Use the prompts separately or together. It’s up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – there are no prizes – it’s not a competition but rather a fun writing exercise. If you want to share what you come up with, please leave a link to it in the comments.
Word Prompt
Photo Prompt
The ankh was a symbol of life in ancient Egypt
Challenge
Prose Challenge – Write a story in no more than 300 words that looks at the meaning of life and the question, “Why am I here?” Who’s doing the asking? Why? What’s pushed them to seek the answer? Who’s doing the answering? What do they say?
Bonus point if you can mention ancient Egypt or the ankh…
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Dronacharya, the guru of the Pandavas and Kauravas, taught them archery. He asked them to target the eye of a parrot hidden between the boughs of a tree. Each learner was asked what was in his range of vision. While most of them painted a vivid picture of the lush green foliage and the beauty … Continue reading The Parrot’s Eye
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 12
This image makes me think of masks.
No one can swear that he/she never put a mask on his life, whatever may be the situation.
We don’t show our emotions to everyone especially with whom we are not familiar. We want to show our good side only to them. Sometimes, even to our good friends or close relatives, siblings and parent we hide behind a mask. We have lots of masks. One for each role and each situation. I think it’s okay and it’s only natural.
That reminds me of my first encounter with a lady at a community festival. What a pretty woman, was my first reaction. Then I noticed she had a friendly radiant face with an infectious smile.
Slowly I came to know about her other qualities. I found her participating in every function, teaching children dance or songs, oozing out energy. She…
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armed with deep pain disarmed by love I move ahead to explore new horizons hope drives all towards life SoCS
We are all multi-faceted, and this image to me illustrates that idea.
The notion that like an onion we have many dimensions to us comes to mind.
I think we’d all like to think there is more to us than meets the eye.
I have a neighbour who comes to mind. He is a retired High School Principal and is now days suffering with Parkinson’s Disease.
But he doesn’t see this as a handicap rather as an impetus to get out and do as much as he can for himself while he can.
He rides every day, he goes on trips with his wife and explores the countryside and next year he and his wife are planning a cycling trip to Italy.
He is an avid gardener; his vegetable patch is brilliant to behold, and he maintains a passion and enthusiasm for mathematics.
The other afternoon he found him tutoring…
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My anchor
Strong and stable
Always there
By my side
Makes me happy, makes me sad
In sickness and in health
My compass
So I won’t get lost
In the dark
When apart
I will always find my way
Together we are
Happiness
When I am with you
Flowers bloom
The sun shines
Life is tough but we make it
Till death do us part
(c) ladyleemanila 2017
For: Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 12, Shadorma November: 10 of 30
common strong bonds of shared banalities feeding evil and manipulation Masterminds. all blessed intellectuals isolated, and chained in splendor of solitude Brilliance Weekly Writing Prompt #114
The Real Nanjo Castille had enticed kids for more than a decade. It was the mystery surrounding his existence that built up his charm. He would appear as a gymnast in the circus, a clown or be seen entertaining kids in local schools and events. Walt Disney wanted to buy the rights, seeing the popularity … Continue reading Mysterious
