life moves on peripheries of circles surrounds experiential learning it’s not linear Weekly Tanka Prompt #Poetry Challenge #Week 102
It’s not linear
Proof
It was a break-in. I turned the house upside down. The outdated musical equipment lying in the basement held no interest for me. The papers with hand-written musical notes did. This place belonged to an award-winning musician. I had found the required proof to sue him. The music was stolen. I am the original composer, … Continue reading Proof
Eternity
I pass through a long corridor with doors on both sides. Each door leads to a previous lifetime, and I can choose which one to enter. But I am looking for a door which opens in the future. I reach the end of the tunnel, bathed in a magical blue light. I step ahead with … Continue reading Eternity
Just an apple
I wonder why the alphabet starts with A for Apple. It might as well have been Art or Articulation or Abstraction. A bite from a single apple by the First Lady was given astronomical powers to change the destiny of the human race. Aeons later, the logo of a half-eaten apple captured the imagination of … Continue reading Just an apple
Humility
bequeathed food for thought souls take with humility sublimate desires Weekly Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge #Week 90
Popularity is a different ballgame
I have rarely come across discerning mindsets in people being hugely popular. Popularity pre-supposes acceptance and an inclusive, unquestioning bent of mind. People feel uncomfortable in the presence of a discerning person, not sure if they, or the goods/services they offer measure up to expectations. It creates uncertainty and insecurity at a later stage. The … Continue reading Popularity is a different ballgame
Where Are We?
After the Moon and Mars, this is the third planet discovered and captured by us." "Do you think you are a reincarnation of Columbus? This is America, the country where we were born and raised." "Look at the landscape around. We separated from the rest of the world with our policies, and then, were annihilated … Continue reading Where Are We?
Liberty defined
I hate that astrologer who predicted the cause of my death, on the day of my birth. It will be an unusual, mysterious death, maybe by drowning -- where somebody tries to kill me for an inheritance. I spent a lot of time on beaches, but never learnt swimming. I want money, but am weary … Continue reading Liberty defined
Confidence
“Pick up any 3 cards to reveal your future.” "I see my future lying in a heap there, as disorganized as your cards are. Each card sends a negative message. I refuse to accept it.” “Some are positive. You need to try.” "I will let them follow me into the future. They will choose me.” … Continue reading Confidence
Pawns
desensitized participants floating in power corridors enacting scripted dramas chasing fifteen minutes of borrowed glory will smash all rules but hold glass ceilings. PAWNS! Weekly Writing Prompt #147
