The art of balance consumes all humanity Sugar and spice yin and yang, good and evil test our values, and our will. Inspired by Colleen Chesebro at Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenge #40 Image: pinotandpeeptoes.wordpress.org
The Fine Art of Balance
Coexistence
The ocean wets shores which do not submerge themselves yet contain waters All marine life lives only in immersion but in its own shape Tsunamis rise from the depth to purge out and renew oceans. Nature teaches us magic of co-existence with contradictions God tests your will to survive in conflict … Continue reading Coexistence
Crushed
I dream of flexibility, to be able to mold myself. I so want to be the woman of his dreams. These wretched bones get in the way…. He decided to break them for me. The bouquet I bought for our anniversary lay crushed on the ground. I was born only to please him, and be … Continue reading Crushed
Ambition
Metal antennae, concrete structures visually obstruct the sky birds fly above it all to highlight the limitlessness of horizons one just needs to aim high. Inspired by Sue Vincent at Thursday Photo Prompt #Writephoto
Mumbai Monsoon
Clouds leak it rains happiness rejoice. Haiku inspired by Sheetal Bhardwaj and Sangbad Mitra at Fortnight Friday Fables -1 Image: skymetweather.com
The Meaning of Life
My thoughts flow with the river stream I see my life mirrored in the distorted shapes and non-rhythmic sounds. The stones speak to me with their sharp edges Blood flows in the water emphasizing insignificance of harbored resentments. It appeared as if the universe was conspiring to prove the futility of life. I … Continue reading The Meaning of Life
Resentment
I spent my life mirroring to win trust, and harboured resentment. Haiku inspired by Colleen's Weekly Poetry Challenge #39 Image: careeraddict.com
Summer Reflections
I love drenching myself in the cool waters on a beach in summer, but getting out and getting sunburnt is hell. I do not like the sand getting in my shoes either. Do I opt for this vacation, or plan a trip to the mountains? Vacations are a lovely time to reflect, if I can … Continue reading Summer Reflections
No empty-nesters
No empty-nesters families stay together throughout life. We did not give birth to them but our pets will never leave Inspired by Elsie Hagley at Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge #51 Images : elephantjournal.com and petactive.wordpress.com
Expectations
Soul mirrors expose core of our real beings and the faces of others. All harboured expectations reveal the innermost self. Inspired by Colleen Chesebro at Colleen's Weekly #Poetry #Challenge #39 Image: simplykashonna.com
