The crowd stopped at this point, and very few dared to venture beyond. They were the faithful dogs, the illiterate or those who had intensely loved and lost. This signpost was placed by a prankster, outside a graveyard. Written for Week 49 of 3LineTales at Only100words https://only100words.xyz/category/three-line-tales/
Reinvent the wheel, restart the engine, discover, invent, invest or start a new innings? Crossroads herald change I welcome new beginnings. Written for Patricia's Place - In other words, beginnings https://patriciasplace.me/2017/01/04/in-other-words-beginnings/ Pic: diginomica.com
“Can I meet the sculptor of all these masterpieces, Genie?” You have brought me to the Valley of Existence. All these faces carved in stone, with their frozen gaze fixated on me, scare me out of wits. These are my faces from the past – emanating from various reincarnations. They smile when confronted with lovely … Continue reading Genie
Positivity sold like a commodity raising self-pity I doubt my own thoughts Am I positive enough? Written for Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge - Week 26 https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/42118842/posts/1283936722
It was a private note of exchange between them, amidst the noise of celebrations. Just 7 words scribbled on a paper towel. “See me tomorrow at noon. Samovar Café”. The glance accompanying the note was evocative, and she almost knew what it was about. Hadn’t she waited for his confession? Ten years later, she stood … Continue reading Cafe Samovar
it appeals, but how it keeps changing with time to match every mood. The concept of beauty is transient, yet timeless. Written for Colleen's Weekly #Tanka Poetry Prompt Challenge -15 https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/01/03/colleens-weekly-tanka-poetry-prompt-challenge-15-change-beauty/
She watched the cheesy top of the soufflé rise in the oven, and felt choked with revulsion. Her mother had invited Ron over for dinner, and he would soon be her step-dad. Her Mom was looking happy, seven years after her father’s untimely demise in an accident. Janice was consumed with guilt about her inability … Continue reading Dilemma
Brushstrokes Created an idyllic world The one I always wanted Life does not suck. Positive strokes Enhanced self esteem The reflection that I created looked back at me, awestruck. Copy and paste On the painted art projections inspire many to look above the muck. Have I lived, pretended, inspired? Bag all … Continue reading Simulation
One road to safe anonymity Other a stormy path, down under Will she take the road less travelled, blazing trails like the thunder? Will she just exist, or choose to live Will she just breathe, or breathe fire? She was born to recreate destiny All roadblocks drew her ire. She walks alone, but straight She … Continue reading A Mission
Wonder why the clock tower has huge gaping holes, instead of the face of a clock?. Time had stopped ticking for Emperor Shahjahan, after he was imprisoned in this tower by his son, Aurangzeb. The holes were just large enough for him, to see the Taj Mahal, the monument he built to his love and … Continue reading Shahjahan
