General

hallowed waters gaze
‘tween the above and below
mirrors to the soul

My soul was made in colour. Dark shades that once boasted of unending depths, and bright hues which flirted with boundless heights. But alas, the world judges in black and white. In one’s idea of right and wrong. In one’s perception of darkness and light.

Fall of reflections
‘pon season’s winds and rivers
one leaf, many paths

My soul is a concoction of hues. A cup of Familiar with drops of Strange.
It forms in a cauldron of Order, over flames of Chaos.
Uniqueness was meant to be my strength, yet the world has deemed it weakness.

life may lurk within
yet wait on the edge of sight
dawn embracing dusk

If evil is born from good, then good can be born from evil. For our souls are not damned by a father’s sin…

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #252

ignored a wound
scars remained
physical
emotional
infection influencing mind
mind in chaos
unhappy
unconvinced
unsure
unsatisfaction
camping in the mind
total disorder
peace gone
self-esteem at the lowest
never leave a wound unattended
every wound needs a closure

Voice

i never understood
how i made it through
all the ups and the downs
all the gaps and the in betweens
all the chaos and the tribulations
all the uncertainties and trials
i never understood too
why some women are lucky enough
to have the chance i have
the chance of a good life
the chance of providing a voice
for the muted ones
the chance of living my dreams
when some women out there
are struggling to make a living
yet i am very sure they
have the same skills and talents as i am
the same determination
the same spirit
the same courage
the endurance
the same resilience
yet hiding in a shelter
worrying how the future would be
or if there would be a future at all
so this is for each and every woman
whose lives have been changed by abuse
whose fates have been…

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)

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sewn with words

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…

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

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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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…