The festival of lights made an attempt to light up the dark skies with fireworks, and the earth with strings of lamps … all for a night or two, and then, the Moon goes back to its normal routines. The challenge has ended. For how long? A fortnight, a year or for eternity? What did … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 62
This is a difficult one for me, Michael, but I will give it a try. My first thought was about all the challenges that made me stronger, the people who posed those challenges and disappeared from my life, and those who continue to pose those challenges. But that is not the spirit of your challenge. … Continue reading Gratitude
calm exteriors belie simmering unrest shadows speak the truth let illusions of movement tell different stories each day Thursday Photo Prompt
“It takes a lifetime to become that Tower- burning to provide light to others, letting myriad currents pass through your body, watching the world and learning from it, standing tall despite pressures from the wind, clouds and pollution, being in a constant process of change….: I think I have reached a certain level in storytelling, … Continue reading Standing Tall
“What is this tree called?” “No clue. I’m lost in the art.” “Check the internet quickly, and build a story around its significance and benefits to the human race.” “You have no interest in the chiselled parts? I think this is extraordinary. We must meet the artist.” “The artist needs to go underground. This will … Continue reading Monstrous
pondering on fate of the human race won’t help live life right contribute your small mite to universal magic In other words, ponder at Patricia's Place
hear the light filtering through rustling leaves sound of heartbeats Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille
I wish my shadow and I could be separate entities doing different things with the same spirit and intention growing a tree in the sky bringing clouds down to earth touching wispy rocks feeling the strength of roots beneath our feet in flowing water I wish my shadow and I could merge in light to … Continue reading My shadow and I
Fame, wealth power for justice love, intellect, creativity potency of the combination awe-inspiring, enviable genuine admiration enriching, adorning life Palace of my dreams dissolves in thin air as I wake up to another morning in the real world How life changes In a wink! (44 words) Quadrille #68
We are celebrating the festival of Diwali here, in this week. The prompt reminded me of the visits to my grandparents and home-cooked dishes in childhood. As my mother and aunts cooked, we engaged in making elaborate decorative patterns with colored sand, grains, salt or flowers outside the house. Innovation meant using a new material … Continue reading Then & Now
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