“Marry me within seven days, or lose the chance forever”. The picture of a lovely girl accompanied this unusual ad. “I knew many people would come out of curiosity, but only you’d know what it means.” Her last words resonated in the ICU, as she felt the wedding ring on her skeletal finger. She had … Continue reading Only you’d know
Indian weddings are bigger carnivals than any other festival celebrated here. Décor and attire is lavish, not just elegant. Food and drink overflows. Dance and music is OTT, and can give a headache to peace-loving people. Videography and selfies override the solemnity of the wedding ceremony. The ceremonies can last from two days to a … Continue reading The Big Fat Indian Wedding
I wonder why Lily has chosen this place to meet. The network is bad, and we spend a lot of time struggling with our phones. “I won’t get the assignment if I don’t respond to the mail.” “Hey, I think I can help. I know a celebrity photographer looking for assistance.” “I’d love to explore … Continue reading Purpose
The remnants of a once-glorious life stare back at me – in amazement that I chose to return, or in tight-lipped resentment. I’m not sure if the place looks happy or sad. Sprouting greenery belies my assumption that the soul has disappeared. There is life, there’s a soul- but an alien one. It is time … Continue reading The Spirit
unseasonal fury soaking bodies -souls revel in rainbow colors https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/03/13/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-march-13th-2019-spring-storm/
I shall skip the prose
Sun gives no apology
For the dark of night
Prompt at dVerse is the Mardi gras and juxtaposition from feasting in all its merriment to the somber solemnity of Ash Wednesday. Suggested is a haibun, but I decided on just the haiku.
A knight ignores -dinosaurs reconstructed to overthrow truth re-establish lost control -falls right in the jaws of what he thought he had conquered https://helenevaillant.com/2019/03/12/what-do-you-see-march-12-2019/
THE CHALLENGE I will post four or five different questions each week for you to answer. There are two ways which you can participate. Create a SYW post. Then post the link to your blog in my comment box or leave your answers in the comments box of my blog.To make it easy for others to check out … Continue reading SYW 3-11-19
Indira has posted a thought-provoking Hindi poem in response to Reena's Exploration Challenge #77 https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2019/03/07/reenas-exploration-challenge-77/. The link to the original piece is here - https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/reenas-exploration-challenge-77/ Translated piece from Hindi to English A woman speaks O man! I am here where I’m supposed to be neither ahead nor behind but besides you I never nursed … Continue reading Facilitation
unusual grips shadow imagination defy gravity https://iwriteher.com/2019/03/12/i-write-her-weekly-haiku-challenge-10/
