The Fog

I failed to see you looking away, beyond us in the far horizons. I accepted change, sadly as the fog cleared too late.   Inspired by Colleen's Weekly Tanka Poetry Challenge #21 Words - Fog & Change https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/02/14/colleens-weekly-tanka-poetry-challenge-21-fog-change/ Cover pic: notey.com

Change

I waited for change, for what appears to be a lifetime now. Change happened, but not always for the better, and I was not driving it. I was sick of being a recipient, and waiting for Divine Grace to bless my life. The hope to find understanding, acceptance and love was gradually fading away. I … Continue reading Change

Flame

The music grew louder, as the evening progressed. But, my gaze was transfixed on the flame in the fireplace. I saw the various gyrating shapes, both dark and glowing. Were they dancing, or trying to jump out? Were they celebrating life, or embracing death? It all depended on what elements were they made of? Fire, … Continue reading Flame

Vanity

My pride is conquest, yours just being vain is Love, and vain is Beauty. Unmindful of the mutual transience, both strive to take it to Eternity. Alas! Permanence lies in retaining individuality.   Inspired by In Other Words, Vain at Patricia's Place https://patriciasplace.me/2017/02/08/in-other-words-vain/  

Global Warming

What an irony that global warming happens with stripping of ozone. Nature had meant humans to Warm up first to each other.   Protective layers stripped off to expose hatred and slime. we betrayed our own selves and all causes divine.   A shared interest of survival might draw us close again. Signals from above … Continue reading Global Warming

Communication

The face that you show determines my response to love you or to loathe you. The angel or the devil emerge in response to it.   Inspired by Colleen's Weekly #Tanka #Poetry Challenge #20 https://colleenchesebro.com/2017/02/07/colleens-weekly-tanka-poetry-challenge-20-angel-devil/ Pic: mattmireles.com