Measurements ….. by Susie Bocks
the arch of a brow
gives the mood definition
but belies straight lips
Inspired by Reena’s Exploration Challenge #157
Measurements
#238. REMEMBERING HER
The first and quickest one this week — from Ramya Vivek
This is her first time on the Ferris Wheel. As she laughed with unbridled joy, the twinkle in her eyes instantly transported me to the time, when I took her mom for the first time in the same ferry wheel. I still laugh everytime, remembering how she had screamed and held onto me for her dear life. As we got out of our Gondola once the ride was over, forgetting that she was the one screaming at the top of her lungs, she jumped up and down, coaxing me for another ride.
I got back to the present when a small hand shook me out of my reverie. I didn’t realize the ride was over. ‘One more round papa’, as I saw her jumping in glee trying to persuade me with her innocent eyes, I could definitely sense a pattern there.
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Power
“It was never meant to be an equal world. Paucity of resources created inequality amongst competing tribes, and we invented power.” The young assistant eagerly types his bytes in her device. The celebrated anthropologist does not know his words are worth a fortune, especially after that trip with the ruler of the land. “Did you … Continue reading Power
Moon
where does it all gomagic woven in the nightcatch moons daydreaming... https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/10/15/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-october-14th-2020-day-dreaming/
The Witches Garden
"Turn around, and your expression will tell me the story." "Promise you won't scream...." the voice sounds different. Turn around she does, and I don't scream. I'm mesmerised into silence by her beauty. I know I'll key in my credit card number next, and buy what I can't afford. The manner in which witches are … Continue reading The Witches Garden
Recognition
I found you somewhere there, in those toys for garage sale .... (maybe your bloated ego) Really? You cared enough to find me? Only you could have chucked out that red doll - so precious to my deprived childhood, and hoped to see me amongst buyers. Tell me, who was looking for whom? https://only100words.xyz/2020/10/15/three-line-tales-246/
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #157
Welcome back! PROMPT #157 Reena's Exploration Challenge #157 As usual, there is no restriction on length or format of the piece. Write a post on your blog, and copy-paste the link in Comments. In case you are using a pingback, do check back to see if it has worked. Last, but not least, don’t forget … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #157
The nth minute
A mammoth task stands unfinished
The time is now, either I do or die
The fault is all mine, I lacked foresight
This fact, to myself atleast, I cannot lie
Putting it off every single day,
No prioritisation, No planning
Pushed it till the eleventh hour
My asinine reasons are unforgiving
Accepting the state of the present
Facing fears, taking challenge head on
My brain, is at its creative best
Ideas spewing up like popcorn!!
(75 words)
In response to Reena’s Exploration challenge, Sammi’s Weekend writing prompt: asinine and Eugi’s weekly prompt: foresight. Thanks for hosting these challenges:-)
This took me back to Engineering days. We had eight semesters to complete. The final semester had only one subject in curriculum and we had to do one project too. After slogging through the seven sems, we felt very light at the eighth. “This is the last semester we…
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कब तक
English translation in Comments …
इस दिल को सताएगी तेरी याद कब तक
है तुझसे मेरे इश्क़ की मियाद कब तक
खोल कर ज़ुल्फ़ मुझसे करते हैं ताकीद
क्या है इरादा, होगा तू बर्बाद कब तक
किसे ढूँढ़ती फिरा करती हैं ये निगाहें तेरी
जा चुका है, करता वो फ़रियाद कब तक
कौन आया कल रात फ़िर ख़्याब में मेरे
मेरी जुबाँ पे बाकी किसका स्वाद अब तक
क्यों नहीं हुआ तू नाउम्मीद अब तक “अमित”
किस याद ने रखा है तुझे शाद अब तक
In response to: Reena’s Exploration Challenge # 156
Different Destinations
smart “I’ll be back in a jiffy.” He said. Time is measured differently by riders of different vehicles. He did not return. She was the single parent to a child she was carrying then. She is proud of his success, and the fact that he flies around the world. He may find his father some … Continue reading Different Destinations
