A room in a box

I need to shut those doorsfrom where interference flowsmocking shadows talking ofwhat I should do or can’t doghosting what I can do betterthan them; need to keep them out I found a box and put a room inside It’s a custom-built space for peaceThe box is silence and irreverenceIt protects my doors and windowslet them … Continue reading A room in a box

Ironically…

The annual performance review is battle time, and this company is like many others, where diversity and inclusion initiatives are mere lip service. Shinjini, with a determined look, met the CEO's gaze as he stumbled over his words, clearly uncomfortable. “Your performance is undeniably exceptional, but we must strive for consistency across the board.” “Sure, … Continue reading Ironically…

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #329

Welcome back! Before we proceed with the next prompt, allow me to highlight Aishwarya's brilliant contribution to last week's prompt. i know not of a day,when blooming wasn’t an option,into the blue skies,the gust of zephyr takes flight,resplendent as the,kites that forage from morning –till dusk takes light-into vastness of this universe bright.the empire rises … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #329

Visionaries

intellectpowerinnovationinventionblaze new mapson existing territories leadershipcreates visionnew territoriessubmit themselvesfor exploration don’t underestimatepreservationbut choosewhat needs to be preservedand what dumped decisions take humankindto unforeseeable futureseach thought driveseach step matters Quadrille at dVerse

Journeys

subways have an eerie feelshafts of light show the pathascension to lightaccelerates the pace highway tunnelsgive other-worldly feelspeed limits remindof impending civilisation subconscious imprintsinstincts to thoughtsthoughts to actionjourneys of the mindconsciousness reigns Photo Challenge at MLMM Photo by Jakub Novacek on Pexels.com

April Moon

Hokku provided by Colleen an empty atticthe sound of April showersthunderous rumblings Wakiku lazy nights take a back seatApril Moon activates dreams Tanka Tuesday - Renga Challenge

Stitching the Moon

craters inside me-retchunable to eject venomintensifyingfor centuries borrowed lightwashes meevery nightyet I awaitthe Magic Detox revolutions around Godgather darknessthen seek revengeby revealing the night’s secrets-Alien footstepstear me further apart It’s time to scatter myselfstitch shadows againinto a wispy wholeeliminating lightand all those secretsstolen by rocketsand the night What Do You See #236

The Antagonist

I laugh at your avatarsall the drama you create to projectyour non-existent persona your smallness wants to walk backinto the shell, unable to keep upwith the pretence your sword is no matchfor my sophisticated armourpowerful, protective networks But… your lensesunable to containpiercing truthmagnify your inner flame the mirror in your handstops me in my tracksImpostor … Continue reading The Antagonist

God’s Opinion

Baby Ganesha was the smartest kid on the block when he won the race to complete the fastest circumambulation worldwide by walking around his parents. His parents meant the world to him. Annie sets out on a pilgrimage when she travels to meet the author whose books changed her life. The books ended the author’s … Continue reading God’s Opinion