I am bold …..by Carol Anne
I am strange
Maybe even crazy
But…
There’s never a dull moment
Yes. I have a t-shirt with this statement on it.
That I love!
I dare to be different. I am unique!
I am unique in my own special way!
And I don’t apologize for it!
I like being me! I am strange and crazy but I am me!
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #252 – Reena Saxena (wordpress.com)
Unfamiliar fruit ….. by Denise Aileen DeVries
There’s plenty to forage
here, from marshland
to field to forest, the last
pawpaws, the autumn olive
at its scarlet peak, and now
the frost-touched ripe
persimmon, sweet
as honey, and still
it’s the weird, even alien-
looking plant that lures
with seeds like sunrise,
food for animals but
forbidden to me.
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From magnolia to Virginia creeper, pyracantha (cover photo) to American strawberry plant (pictured below), berries beckon, gorgeous colors covering trouble.
Inspired by Reena’s exploration, Moonwashed, and the Word of the Day challenges.
Life Quilt ..
By Cheryl
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Sewn with words ….. By Audrine Maxden
the people tried
to condition her
to be able to define
who she was
but nobody could
she adamantly refused
for she belonged
to no one
so they left her there
naked, untouched
misunderstood by everyone
then, she picked up
some leaves and broken twigs
inscribed in them
the most beautiful words
to clothe her soul with
started to fashion
her own beliefs
sewn herself with speech
that reflect
who she truly is
affirmations, she felt them
new beliefs, she lived them
chaos and confusion
she left them
gave up living
the comparted ideas
of who she was
courageously surrendering
to the harmony
interweaving herself
better self concepts, thus-
uplifting her self worth
as her garden
slowly transforms
to be her own respite
her place of calm
now exhibiting strength
and intelligence, she knew
she is both the awareness
and the inner voice
that is serenely sitting,
resting at the…
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Restricted to Chaos ….by Ken Hume
Afternoon folks! I’ve taken the liberty of combining 2 prompts this Friday, from Reena’s Xploration Challenge 252 & Moonwashed Weekly Prompt. Chaos and the Forbidden. Hope ye enjoy the results! 🤞🙏😁
RESTRICTED TO CHAOS
Tasting of the forbidden fruit
Stems back to the dawn of creation
Now a rite of passage of our youth
Forbidden love
Forbidden behaviour
Substance abuse
But can the forbidden
Be your saviour?
For not all that is forbidden is wrong
Nor all that is permitted right.
In truth
So placing too many restrictions
Can lead a curious soul to fight,
Push back against them
Break the rules
Thus ignite
Sparks of rebellion
That, if unchecked
Can turn into a fire
Wreaking havoc
And destruction
Disorder & confusion
That can betray us
With the illusion
That there’s freedom
In the forbidden
On this wild horse
That we have ridden
Where under the surface
There lies hidden
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It’s okay to be different …. by Sadje
Have you ever been called weird?
Strange? Unnatural? Peculiar Or odd?
Those who have a narrow vision would
Call names or put labels on those they don’t understand
I proudly stand and own these names and more
For I am unique and bold, strong enough to be different!
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Written for RXC; PROMPT #252, hosted by Reena
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Soul Actually ….by Lady Lee
Chaos and disorder
Chaos in my soul
Soul dancing amidst chaos
Soul all over the place
Place where there’s creativity
Place with compassion
Compassion and wisdom
Compassion to other people
People of our lives
People who make us smile
Smile and the world smiles back
Smile even when we’re down
Down and out
Down for a while
While we are having coffee
While we are dancing
Dancing to groovy music
Dancing all night long
Long live chaos
Long live creativity
Creativity to do things
Creativity that makes us happy
Happy that I’m with you
Happy and content
Content of what life gives me
Content of the world
World of order in disorder
World of fun
Fun sun and sand
Fun cycling to the park
Park and drive
Park with all the flowers
Flowers fountain and lake
Flowers all for me
Me and you against the world
Me and you this…
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Jamais Vu …by Indira
The word prompt for this week is
Jamais Vu
It is the opposite of Deja Vu.
jamais vu involves a sense of eeriness and the observer’s impression of experiencing something for the first time, despite rationally knowing that they have experienced it before. Jamais vu is sometimes associated with certain types of aphasia, amnesia, and epilepsy.
I’m sure hisvisit to the hospital is to confirm whether I’m alive or dead.
I’m in a vulnerableposition.
‘Who am I, who are you,why I’m here?’
I bombardthe doctor with questions.
The doctor confirms traumatic amnesia.
He seems relieved.
I have to feign jamais vu
till I’m strong enough to return the favors.
Confusedness .. by Eugenia
helter-skelter paths dazed by life's intricate maze compound confusion remember from whence you came let clarity lead the way
“You can’t go back and change the beginning but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis
Reena’s Xploration Challenge#252
-Eugi
featured image – prompt host
Diana Coombes takes on RXC#252
There is no restriction on format of our work. https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2022/10/13/reenas-xploration-challenge-252/ could seem a bit weird, odd, and causing chaos. But I love the different viewpoints of one picture.
‘What’s a little chaos?’ Tom said, as he sent an email to all his staff.
‘Don’t you think it’s a little weird, dressing in costumes and doing an obstacle race. I mean, I have difficulty walking from my desk to the restaurant, can’t I sit this one out. I mean literally, sit this one out.’
‘We’re all out of shape, stuck behind our desks all day, we need to add a bit of chaos to our lives. We complete customer’s accounts, day in, day out. I want to add some variety to our day. Don’t you remember it’s a knockout?’
‘I reckon Tom will knock you out when he sees this email. He hates sports, in fact, he’s never worn…
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