In search of Home

Posted on by Reena Saxena

One step forward, two backward but hundred go downit feels more like quicksand than slippery ground.Memories charm, but dizzy giant wheelsdim clear vision on many rounds.Perspectives change; so do storiesI tell myself without sound. When the sky is clear, yet it begins to rainI dial a fairy, am accosted by a gnomePassengers keep boarding; leaving … Continue reading In search of Home

Destiny Turns

Posted on by Reena Saxena

On a dark nightthe moon is put to sleepas it threatens to spill secretswell-concealed in sunlightwhere yellowed visioneyes covered with glaressee colours they chooseand paint stories with it On a dark nightwinds at a standstilllet clouds look ominousDestiny turns in its hideawaystretches multifarious arms-ready to unveil the futureall those deep in slumbermiss the challenge and … Continue reading Destiny Turns

Variants of terrorism

Posted on by Reena Saxena

“Borders have re-opened after the pandemic. This bus will take you a longer distance than it used to.” The coach guide volunteers information eagerly lapped up by many. Some are waiting to resume work-from-office after a long spell of working from home. Others have gathered courage to travel, since tickets are available at low rates. … Continue reading Variants of terrorism

Transition

Posted on by Reena Saxena

What lies at the other enddrives me round the bend happy to cross the thresholdpaint futures with strokes bold but what if a canvas inertignores colors, is cold and curt Am I better off where I am now?Past is closed, let the future be slow My subconscious still holds the brushPaints my dreams, but is … Continue reading Transition

Hero-worship

Posted on by Reena Saxena

I wonderif it is a mythsunflowersturn towardseach other when there's no sunwhy don't they assume there's no sunand find strength withinintricateinner websawait permission from mindshero-worshipping Tanka Tuesday Weekly Challenge