Contamination

Grey compels me to be non-judgemental. Everybody has a little of black and a little of white, and so do I.  It is a mutual conspiracy of silence, in favour of black. Black contaminates blue, yellow, red and white to create a palette, as they struggle to maintain their identity, but lose themselves in the … Continue reading Contamination

Suppressing Revelations

Awfully Bastardized Corridors of power Distracting Excellence, Feigning Good intentions, Holding to ransom Intelligence, Judging Knowledgeable Learned Men and women.   Non-conformism Outwits Power of a coterie Questioning Reprehensible moves.   Subordination Triggers Unquestioning acceptance of Vile intentions Wreaking havoc on fairness Xeroxed Yokefellows, ensuring Zero revelation of foul play   Weekend Writing Prompt by … Continue reading Suppressing Revelations

Inner Spaces

I cannot sit in a room with wide open doors and windows. Curtains are essential companions. It is not a phobia or a fear of open spaces, but a level of comfort that I need.  Certain rooms have black curtains interspersed with black and bronze. In some places, the winter sun makes its way through … Continue reading Inner Spaces

They just a’rose’….

I need to be seen and be heard. It is the call of duty. I need to fight internal battles, and pretend to win those. It is an occupational hazard. I know the fragility of my existence, even if I am counted amongst the best and powerful. My life is a gift which needs to … Continue reading They just a’rose’….

What’s it about love?

An early morning article says that love is not an emotion, it is a mental drive – similar to the ones for success or wealth. Some call it a chemical high. Some fanatics decide to incarcerate it in the boundaries of social structures. There are greater fanatics who declare that they live and breathe only … Continue reading What’s it about love?

Colors

all about romanticism magic expectations fierce emotional intensity Red   contrast it with delicacy cute babies, magic dreams romance extending to adulthood Pink   magical adult comfort in just companionship now romance extending to friendship Yellow   Weekly Tanka Prompt #Poetry Challenge #Week 84