The day will forever remain etched in memory. The followers listened in rapt attention. The few that turned back to explain, grew up to be trailblazers. Inspired by Sonya at Three Line Tales - Week 68
Leadership
My Time
You always wonder why I do not take the cue. I am not dumb, as you think of me. And yes, the truth is too painful to see. I am just taking my time to chalk a future without you. Inspired by Six Sentence Stories - 48
Just You
I have always wondered what do you think about when I think about you? What do you look for, baby When I am here for you? Chiselled beauty, sharp mind Sideways glances do bind Who plays with your imagination? What draws you so irresistibly, and who resists you? Do you look back at … Continue reading Just You
Is this Success?
It stared at me. My past achievements record of thirty years had awards, stocks, bonds, balance sheets, mergers and acquisitions. I dug deep to find a single relationship that mattered, a single person who cared about me ………. and found none. The few that I had started my journey with, had drifted apart. Is this … Continue reading Is this Success?
Destruction is also somebody’s dream
Goals are dreams with legs they walk to cover the earth or fly to look for resources for achievement though means are not always fair. Inspired by Elsie Hagley at Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge - 45 Image: smashinghub.com
The Divide
“Do you serve beef and pork out here?” “Yes, Ma’m. What would you prefer?” “I need to find another place to eat.” The young Lisa had watched the Indian girl walk out of the diner. She silently watched that the black Mary Jane was ignored, and served in the end. It was 1987, and apartheid … Continue reading The Divide
The Treasure
“Does it make sense anymore?” “Never give up.” “Grandma said all those who tried to dig out the treasure have died.” “That is a story fabricated to keep people away. My forefathers subjugated people to slavery, to earn this wealth.” “What do you intend to do with it?” “Return it to the people. The money … Continue reading The Treasure
Uncertainty
The fleeting white clouds remind me of flyaway relationships changing shape, color and place. The pain disappears with time, but uncertainty hurts What if they return some day? Inspired by In Other Words, flyaway at Patricia's Place Image: pixabay.com
How I look at it
Power of vision the allure of your beauty magic never fades. Haiku inspired by Colleen Chesebro at Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenge -34
The Trappings
Allure is sharp pain it cuts through my whole being demands satiety. It is powerful enough to separate me from others. Addictive power binds me to pursuits not so ethical, drives me round the bend to the allure of success. Success is the goal of every living being. Who wants to give up intoxicating power … Continue reading The Trappings
