During a session in neuro-linguistic programming, she was asked to imagine the peak of happiness, and visualize being swathed in golden-yellow light. It was like a magic bulb she was supposed to switch on in depressing moments, to migrate to a different mindset. It seemed like quackery, then. Fifteen years later, she had lost her … Continue reading Yellow tent
A beautiful fib …
love
is
but a
river of
fire no one can
cross unscathed – seemingly she did
In response to:Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 48
We traversed the same road, same time the ride not always so smooth. one warned the other, of an oncoming ditch and managed to save many a glitch. But we had to bid goodbye- It was only a trip, my workplace friend! We shared the latest news analysed all possible views a shared background in … Continue reading The WorkPlace Friend
cicada song …
the moments we take
for granted
How many shadows
can we hide within?
for dVerse Poets’ MTB: Punctuation and enjambment in poetry (pubtended by Bjorn)
and my own #Haikai Challenge #44 (7/28/18): Cicada (Semi) #haiku #senryu #haibun #tanka #haiga #renga
This is an abridged version of my poem, Black Holes in the Brain, showing the effects of Alzhiemer’s disease on a person. During the stressful transition from independent living to confined living the confusion for my father-in-law was greatly increased. I posted his Wandering/Wonderings earlier this week.
Bjorn from d’Verse~Poets Pub asked us to consider the use of punctuation in poetry. It helps shoe line breaks and increases flow for the reader. This one is full of punctuation. It was written four years ago after working through this difficult transition.
Black Holes In My Brain
“I have come to discover that I now have black holes in my brain.
Spaces of emptiness that never get filled.
Like the holes in my pants pocket the memories slip out…”
“Oh, you are here? Well I didn’t realize! When did you get here?
You have been here a few weeks? Well I didn’t…
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expressions capture minds, hearts empty words just vanish from the core of memory leaving dark imprints Fandango's One Word Challenge
Welcome to Week 48 Today’s challenge is fairly simple. Just use the given sentence somewhere in your piece – poem, story, anecdote, memory, quotation or anything else. You may choose to just take the theme, and not use the words in your piece. She walked through fire, but was not burnt by it…… LAST … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge -Week 48
shafts of light scattered like leaves opportunistic grass growing on moisture fail to define my path I know it lies elsewhere in the thick of woods. Passages lead to predetermined destinations Paths build the traveller and create benchmarks Thursday Photo Prompt #writephoto
It was a boys’ night out, and they wanted to have some fun. They found a human body to play around with, to satisfy their carnal desires. The ambitious creatures used every trick in the trade to get what they want, and added a number to their manhood. Maybe, they were fuelled by a desire … Continue reading Damaged
The strangest thing I see in my neighbourhood are dogs. They are willing to love unconditionally, stay hungry if the master is not around to feed them and exist with the sole purpose of loyalty to a particular human being. They give happiness only by being what they are. Neither do they ask for things … Continue reading Strange
