Puppets

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Puppets – by Sadje

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RXC # 238; We have a picture prompt this week.

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Free thinking is not something we encourage here

We would like very much for you to follow our directions

It’s not that we are holding your strings in our hands

It’s just that acting on your impulses is not safe for you

Just surrender your will to us and we’ll look after you

We will make sure the life you live is free of inspiration

Devoid of highs and lows

Just a comfortable life of dull monotony

That will keep you cocooned in a false sense of security

You are not puppets, just biddable citizens

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Written for RXC PROMPT #238, hosted by Reena

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #238

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Welcome back! PROMPT #238 We have a picture prompt this week. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #238

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I recall a video by Sara Jacobovici, a music therapist. A child starts mimicking her body movements in response to music. She claims it as the moment when a connection is built, and knowing that the therapy can now move forward. I guess it applies to so many situations - in performing arts, writing or … Continue reading Encore

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greenerysurrounds jaded eyesconcrete fadesin backgroundscars need attentiontropical climes welcome rains Image Credit: Reena Saxena (This is the view from my balcony today) Written for Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt #Taste the Rainbow

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I love the surprise you are going to spring on me. And I won’t tell you that I already know it. I’ve tracked your movement across the globe - your academic achievements, jobs, international assignments.  I wanted to say I’m so proud of you. But something stopped me. I did not want to puncture the … Continue reading Spirit of Giving

Freshness

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Freshness … By Aishwarya

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P.C :- Avis@Pexels

dew drops on morn sun,
wakes to aurora’s spell work,
zeitgeist phoenixes,
iridescence of purpose,
births fresh wave of tomorrows.

Poetry Form :- Tanka (5/7/5/7/7 syllables)

Acknowledgements :- Thank you Reena Saxena for hosting Reena’s Exploration Challenge. I’ve combined prompts of last week #236( Re-birth) and current week#237 ( Zeitgeist). Thank you Sadje for hosting What do you see challenge #140. Thank you all for stopping by and reading.

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