Shaded Essentials ..... by Eugenia
Shaded essentials
Diminished
Diminished ….. by Susi Bocks
what feels seen
but only in spirit
belies reality
we’re hidden in shade
the silhouette
like phantom pain
Promo
We wash your clothes squeaky clean Dirt popping out is given shoes to run fast... https://only100words.xyz/2020/08/13/three-line-tales-237/
Mute Witness
your close proximity to sky blue illusions makes you privy to dark secrets Looking up reveals the conspiracy of taking worlds on great rides -Mute hills stand witness https://scvincent.com/2020/08/13/thursday-photo-prompt-clouded-writephoto/
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #148
Welcome back to another week of creativity! PROMPT #148 I am inspired by the following words, and offer the same as a writing prompt for this week. SilhouetteShadePhantomSpirit No, you don’t have to use all four. You can use one or more of the given words in your piece - poetry or prose. You may … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #148
Unpleasant Fairy
Somebody told her she was made of stardust, and nothing could stop her from achieving what she wants. That somebody did not tell Maria that God always builds an anti-thesis of everything. One would never appreciate peace, without knowing turmoil and war. Colours look more defined when contrasted with an opposite on the colour wheel. … Continue reading Unpleasant Fairy
The Bible
“Congratulations on your new position in the organization!” It seems like a coronation to Rajesh who is elevated, but the expression in his boss’s eyes holds both expectation and consternation. “The company’s profits and balance-sheet should be the be-all and end-all of your life. You will hold no other value system, other than the one … Continue reading The Bible
Invigorate
“You know how I practised my sport every morning to be the State Champion. I’d won the district trophy in 1965, but was not going to stop there.” Phil and Jim were both seen walking on the pavement in the evenings. Phil had recently developed a slight limp, and was worried about his physical fitness. … Continue reading Invigorate
He used to be ….
“Crowded streets in Covid times are scary…..” “It’s not a fraction of what it used to be on this day.” “This day?” “Yes. Today is Gokulashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna. Traditionally, people tie up yoghurt and sweets in a pot and hang it very high. There is an art of science of getting up … Continue reading He used to be ….
Boatman Songs
Bengali literature and music in India have a rich heritage of boatman songs. Boats have been an integral part of journeys and separations in stories. I am not sure if translations are allowed in the Poetics prompt, and I shall delete the piece if it violates rules. The song I've chosen to translate here is … Continue reading Boatman Songs
