Subconscious

Thank you, Elsie, for always sending an intimation that your challenge is up. And this is one of those I immensely enjoy. The Tanka in response to your prompt is in the picture. However, since it got extended to a poem, I might as well share it here.   Be a spectator to those little … Continue reading Subconscious

Illusions of Depth

The depth of darkness is only an illusion untouched by eyes Black absorbs all rays but white remains light by returning those Touch and feel the depth inscrutability makes evil powerful Transparent losses power of opacity the world goes adrift The breadth of vision of all colors in between make up our life   Inspired … Continue reading Illusions of Depth

Cruelty

Do bare your fangs when you cannot bear anymore the threshold of pain falls when you realize nobody cares anymore. Right there in front reality lay threadbare battered by humans little angels surrendered an unbearable life.   Inspired by In Other Words, bear ....  at Patricia's Place Image: Holidog times Note: This refers to a … Continue reading Cruelty

Terrorism

I woke up with a severe stringing sensation in my eyes. Was it tear gas or chemical warfare? Had the terrorists attacked this normally peaceful township? I wanted to walk out and talk to them, but found myself tied back. What if they attack my daughter sleeping inside? And my old parents may not be … Continue reading Terrorism