Memories were refreshed every day the nursery was kept intact in anticipation of visiting grandchildren. Skype, Facetime galore, but they never came to see us. Nonet inspired by Sue Vincent's #Writephoto
Anticipation
Confidence
Subjugation bores me and so does rebellion. I am not cut out for petty fights. The world out there is bad and wild It makes life interesting with all its might. I believe in acting on beliefs Not just standing for those It unnerves the world to think “The bitch was right”. … Continue reading Confidence
Success
Victory is a cup that empties fast Success is a well thought out plan. One has to know what fails and falls Before making the clarion call. Inspired by In Other Words, Victory at Patricia's Place Pic: capital-moments.com
Freedom
Freedom is intoxicating. Freedom is the elixir of life. Freedom is non-negotiable. I set my eyes on this place, and a sudden realization dawned – of being anchorless, unbound and dare I say, unloved? Was freedom the price that one had to pay for being loved? For having someone wait for you to return home? … Continue reading Freedom
The Iconoclast
HAIKU Authenticity torn into several pieces reflections galore. TANKA That piece of fiction which can tear the soul apart beckons from afar. Reality that binds with opposing perspectives. HAIBUN I loved magic mirrors as a child. The grotesqueness made me laugh at absurdities, not wince at their ugliness. As I grew up, mirrors in hotels, … Continue reading The Iconoclast
Competition
I am beholden at herculean efforts to get my eyeballs. Advertisers chase me as competition toughens. The travel business is on fire, as the holiday season begins. Tanka inspired by ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-146-beholdeye/ Ronovan Writes Weekly Poetry Challenge Coverpic: todayifoundout.jpg
Stress
If you feel you can’t take it any more Step back and see which part feels sore. What makes you want to strike? Do you wish to settle a score? You start losing the race of life if you cannot read thoughts any more. (44 words) Quadrille inspired by 5-word Weekly Writing Prompt at Secretkeeper … Continue reading Stress
Concrete poem by Mick Talbot – A Magic Wand
* /a\ /magic\ \tricks/ \a/ |n| |d| ||| |j| |u| |s| |t| ||| |f| |o| |r| ||| |y| |o| |u| ___________________________________ you must use it wisely three spells you can cast but only good ones and only for the world be careful Dedicated to Reena Saxena via A Magic Wand Dedicated to Reena Saxena — Mick … Continue reading Concrete poem by Mick Talbot – A Magic Wand
Atlas Settled
The social structure fears movement, as movement threatens its stability. They invented a beautiful term called ‘settling down’, couched in feelings of bliss, contentment and having reached a destination. It signifies the end of a journey, the end of a quest to look for something better and the end to exploration. It safeguards the interest … Continue reading Atlas Settled
Happy Birthday, Colleen! #Tanka Tuesday
How I wish I had this ability to spread creative magic! May you and your tribe grow To enliven a dull world! https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/04/18/colleens-weekly-poetry-challenge-30-wish-magic/
Creative Experiments and More 