Ignition

divided loyalties blocking unity ever-expanding chasms social inequity   hopelessness reigns where love should have been the last breaths of hope ignite life within   volcanoes let go to thaw the snow deserts on fire for humanity to  grow   a movement starts to bond hearts silence melts inspiring arts   Saturday Mix

Twist in the Tale

The wedding loomed closer and all Tay could do was think of storm clouds. The wispy tulle fabric of the wedding gown did not help much. The perfect beauty of the bride, as she walked through the aisle, holding her creator’s hand, followed by cute little bridesmaids did not fire his imagination. He was sensing a … Continue reading Twist in the Tale

Beginning

A eight-year old was accused of killing infants by drowning them. The motive was unclear. “I enjoy watching them gasp for breath”, he said nonchalantly during the police interrogation. A psychopathic killer was born. (34 words)   Weekend Writing Prompt #64

Sunny hours

The joy of a better lifestyle and pay dwindles, when I see my wife’s morose face in the evening. She is taking time in adopting a new lifestyle, without the domestic help we were accustomed to in India, and uncomfortably low temperatures. I try to cheer her up in the morning, “Sunrise looks beautiful , without … Continue reading Sunny hours

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 46

Welcome to another week! PROMPT The format can be a a story/poem/rant/anecdotes/journalistic coverage of events/ reflections/history/geography/memory as usual. Pour out, and let it flow. LAST WEEK'S ROUND-UP Eugenia at http://amanpan.com/2018/07/12/concessions/ hecblogger (Amit Agrawal) at http://playingwithwords.blog/2018/07/13/%e0%a4%85%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%ac%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%9d%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%86%e0%a4%97/ Jim Adams at https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2018/07/13/whats-the-deal/ Michael at http://summerstommy.com/2018/07/15/reenas-exploration-challenge-week-45-climate-denial/    

Capping up

a million lives in a single journey from birth to death blocks or pieces some forgotten, buried nursing weeds some polished, preserved memorable moments separate opuses reach different crescendos leading up the same path   ultimate moments capping a life seeing the unseen not looking back hearing the unheard voice, words lost lightness carries me … Continue reading Capping up

Missing

“When will you learn to take pictures that make sense?” The sleuth reprimanded his photographer. “People have their back towards the camera, and I see the feet of a person, covered by the man.” “That is the question, Boss. The lady is holding the small, concealed person and the man is looking down at her. … Continue reading Missing

As yet

"The price you quote is astronomical, but yet, I am willing to consider. How can you assure me, that she will never be corrupted or hacked or bought by someone?" "There is always Blockchain." "So, it rests on the hope that no human being or machine has been ingenious enough to manipulate a block chain, … Continue reading As yet

Eternal Truth

observe enkindled love and romantic gimmicks fictional whirlpools of romantic fables   sweeping minds and hearts to form long-lasting bonds drip, drown in love to emerge breathless   learning eternal truth in or out of bonds what ultimately matters is freedom   Colleen's Weekly #Tanka Tuesday #Poetry Challenge No.93