Emotions rule all waves becoming tsunami swim to overcome Haiku Challenge available at MLMM Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille
Tsunami
Unwelcome Guests
Anger consumes Conceit sets the stage for a downfall Resentment eats up insides Welcome them to learn your lessons and let the guest emotions leave. Inspired by 'in other words, guest ........' at Patricia's Place Image: progressiveplus.com
Slaves of Context
Howard Roark was slammed for building a flat Stoddard Temple in ‘The FountainHead’. It made humans feel tall, and not like pygmies in front of an imposing ceiling. God is only where you imagine it to be. Are speakers placed on a high dais, only for visibility? Do performers dress in exotic clothes, only to … Continue reading Slaves of Context
Beasts of Burden
A rather unusual theme for a poetry challenge, by Elsie Hagley at Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge - Week 57 It brings out instincts other than the poetic. A set of tankas for this ... They will stand taller by stepping on your burden underestimate only at your own peril a brave spirit shall triumph … Continue reading Beasts of Burden
Staying Integrated
All achievements make my bosom swell with pride and the world hates me modesty connects ego with social niceties Life is all about sensitivity and balance – my needs with others, my feelings with others. Animals display it, and the jungle shows multiple nuances of relationships, other than the hunter and hunted. Strength is an … Continue reading Staying Integrated
Spaces as Connectors
Art is the process of presenting reality in a different manner, to facilitate understanding and appreciation. I was obsessed with beautiful objects for the home, till I reached a point of Zen. The much-loved objects have become clutter. Eyes dart across the room, looking for things, hitherto considered indispensable, and then, get used to the … Continue reading Spaces as Connectors
The Core
“Do we focus on the core or surroundings?” “See only the impact of the environment on the core. Everything else is irrelevant.” (126 characters) Challenge available at Twittering Tales #44
Synergy
“Swamiji, you often talk about dissolution of the ego. But from a layman’s perspective, why should I surrender my identity?” “Ego separates you from others. Ownership of resources has divided the world.” “What will we achieve by doing that?” “Synergy. The limited resources of the world are fast depleting, because we do not share. Sharing … Continue reading Synergy
The Muse
The techniques of art ignore the painted lady sorrow spills over The senryu spills from the accounts I have read, of models used in a premiere art institution. Needy women are paid a paltry sum per day, and they pose nude to run their kitchen. I am not sure if this should be mentioned … Continue reading The Muse
Darkness in the Universe
The black attire, the smoldering eyes and the raven hair gives her a phantasmagoric appearance. She appears to have emerged from the Dark Ages. We call those ages dark, since we know nothing about them, and we do not have the vision to look back. We do not know anything about the Lady in Black. … Continue reading Darkness in the Universe
