it takes more courageto shed leaves; bare your wounds thandress in borrowed clothesunpretending pulls the corepresenting it takes your soul Moonwashed Weekly Prompt
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Expunging Darkness
“Have you visited the Ajanta or Ellora caves? The wall frescoes, painted by ancient artists, tell many different stories. We have these outlines on a canvas and plenty of colours to fill in. Your life story depends on what you choose.” Words of wisdom fell off like ice cubes from a merciless face. He blamed … Continue reading Expunging Darkness
Singlehood
Singlehood is often seen as a waiting period before settling into a committed relationship, but it is a fulfilling and joyful way of life for many. The freedom of being single is unmatched—there are no compromises on daily choices, no obligations to meet a partner’s expectations, and no pressure to conform to societal norms of … Continue reading Singlehood
Motivation
You’re on a mission to spread your message, enslave thought processes and make people do what you want them to do. The population is unaware of what they are subjected to. Your weapons come in the guise of an identity crisis, religious fervour, conspiracy theories and constructed fear. There will be moments when you feel … Continue reading Motivation
Gratitude
those who never knowrituals of Mother's Dayhashtag parent goalsfind appreciation inarms that hold tight, eyes well upwith love, unparalleled bliss What Do You See #276
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #368
Welcome back! FEATURED POEM I'm featuring Yvette's piece because she had a problem posting the link here. glorious banyansprovide shelter for us allfrom sweltering sun monstrous banyan treessurvival of the fittestmagnificent beasts I have included the link in the Weekly Wrap below. PROMPT #368 We are talking about figures of speech today. I have chosen … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #368
a-changing
The girl who paints murals of fierce goddesses on crumbling walls silently declares herself unaffected by judgmental remarks. I cannot help but notice the dark clouds she paints overhead in some places. Natasha is labelled as being overambitious when she stakes her claim to a leadership role in the company and offends others vying for … Continue reading a-changing
Full Moon Night
a full moon ride; corners shed lightbring the core into focus rightjust float out; there's no space to hideemotions burst; discretion fightsdon't let the situation slidecorners shed light; a full moon ride MTB: The Sparrow as Starlet
Floats
I confess to having no experience of being on a birchbark canoe. The prompt reminded me of the floats we rode on a visit to the water park more than a decade ago. I'm sharing some pictures here. Friday Faithfuls
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #367
Welcome back! FEATURED POEM FROM LAST WEEK Enjoy a Sijo from David the wind carries every leaf yet leaves dance while they're yet afloat; branches bend; we fall with time but we ought pirouette with grace; though our journeys end in dust spirit shall root us deeper PROMPT #367 The image above shows the largest … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #367
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