I thought I conquered

I came, I saw, I thought I conquered life decided to go another way winds of change swept everything away goodwill I had - mercilessly squandered I ‘m honourable enough not to sway but- expressed intent stands dishonoured I came, I saw, I thought I conquered life decided to go another way Moments of realization … Continue reading I thought I conquered

Vintage

I still have those red caps somewhere claustrophobic in a dark shelf ruing loss of innocence and trying to decipher burdens in different shapes the owner carries now.   I still have a picture of the tree lying in a junk drawer envious of its glam successors it knows that theworld is digital now sepia … Continue reading Vintage

Efficiency

logging in at a specified time tackling chores in a particular order tickboxing tasks as complete I did not ever realize how clean inboxes became timely delivery how obsessions became efficiency I’m lauded for I just can’t think away from the screen it is this rectangle which controls life- also makes me a slave of … Continue reading Efficiency

Origin of prejudice

frozen thoughts falling to pieces to reshape, restructure life snowfall of minds I wonder where do they all flow to conceal- pain of losing state in resurrection? catch them young follow around you will know origins of thought, prejudices.   Tuesday Writing Prompt Challenge

Re-assessment

lazily scanning contact lists on different fora -holiday well spent who would I like to wish and who can be dispensed with? responses measure warmth of all relationships I forgive a few maybe they are occupied - it just shows my love for them perhaps holidays are created to take stock to discard all junk … Continue reading Re-assessment

Goliaths of the Dark

Challenge Poem after the sun departs and we are greeted by constellations or what we could see past the rising light of the city The elitists of the day go home A time of opportunities has gone down with the day But what would the night bring us? The start of a new journey and … Continue reading Goliaths of the Dark

Florence’s Revenge

Florence paused at the door, “what the hell did you just say?” and how could you? - when I’m framed in the doorway I love being connected but not immobility it is a selfish act to hold me in captivity you are held hostage in there your Karma has you wrapped it will boomerang on … Continue reading Florence’s Revenge

What is Extrinsic?

I die a thousand deaths, as bits and pieces I value - look irrelevant in the world, make me think what’s extrinsic – the world or me. I see diamonds turn to dust, and gold to mud I look aghast at emptiness of - everything I value - look irrelevant in the world You see … Continue reading What is Extrinsic?

Legacy

I inherited- an imperfect world bloated complacence of privilege -challenged by aggression of less privileged -manned by mistaken humility of masses An imperfect world unbalanced by inequitable spread of natural inheritance -a right to dignified existence I’m troubled by the vision of what will I leave for my grandchildren? how will they answer this question … Continue reading Legacy

Poetic Eruptions

volcanos erupting inside me find relief in the lava that flows through my fingers on the keyboard from the pen or the paintbrush. It disappoints by not burning screens or paper not staining reputations not igniting repentance. I need a little more angst a little more anger a little more power to change the world … Continue reading Poetic Eruptions