Overcoming is not negation

overvaluationhappenswithin closed circles frogs in wellsset amphibian rulesfor terrestrial, aquaticsand aviators standard operating proceduresobstruct excellencebeyond boundaries I set new rules every day.-no change or deletionlife accelerateson positive paths whatever is left behindis an irrelevant pastovercoming is not a negation MTB at dVerse

Take a walk alone

The prompt for this piece is the news article here Why More Indian Women Are Saying "Not Yet" to Marriage take your timeto walk out-stereotypical trapsare no goodsince you’ll break them anywayand hurt othersalong with yourself take your timeto know the differencebetweena frog and a princeyou may not be a princessbut you are not compelledto … Continue reading Take a walk alone

Thresholds – a Palinode

1. I shred the calendar, yet save a few dates,Moments of joy that time celebrates.The days may pass, like whispers in the breeze,But memories linger, with a gentle ease. In the chaos of life, I find my peace,In cherished moments, where worries cease.The future's a mystery, the past a tale,But love and laughter, they never … Continue reading Thresholds – a Palinode

My Companion

I salute my shadowfor staying with meit expands and shrinksin line with the lightbut never lets meout of sight When I feel lonelyin the nightit scares me sometimesa ghostly mimemimics my movementsfollowing the lamp dimmaking me lookgrotesque or slim It never lets mefeel smallby a snub or slightwhen my ego bloatsit cuts me down to … Continue reading My Companion

Seasons

Commit to the whispers of spring's gentle breeze,as winter's chill fades, and blossoms tease. Summer's warmth vows to embrace,Autumn's hues promise a golden grace. Each season pledges, in nature's grand scheme,To return with beauty, like a recurring dream. Commit to the cycle, the endless dance,Where every ending gives life another chance.Seasons are forever, and so … Continue reading Seasons

Yet, I live

I look backand wonder sometimeswhat brought me heredespite memy brashnessmy rebellious instinctsthat alienatedmore than attractedcentres of power I look at the lineson my ageing palmdarker and deeperand find solacein a small part of methat I still holdin my firm grip despiteunfulfilled ambitionsforgotten dreamsunrealistic thoughtsa world I imaginedbut never owned yet I existand there cannotbe a … Continue reading Yet, I live

New Year Wish

Give me the strengthto row my boat on rocky roadsto walk on clouds, float in the skyon wild and whacky waves, let me fly Take away my fearsliberate from limited vision;dump perspectives for the wholeto feel the seamlessness of truth Photo Challenge #545

Prayer

let magnanimityof the universehit with a bang oceans be served in bowlssunlight in wick-lampsmountains in my backyardprotect against pain let angels dropfrom Heavenin my prayers to makehospitalsredundantwealth abundant let Peaceoverrulepolitics and war Quadrille #214

Xmas Tree

itawaitsits glorydecoratedwith colour and lightmocks warm cottony snownow alone in a forestbut soon, its time will come - Christmaslove, bonhomie, social gatheringsMay it be merry for all and sundry MTB: An Etheree Tree Happy Holidays to Team dVerse

Different Strokes

when they sought different, yet held handswhen they let their boats float on arid sandsa just-released smile was a cause of mirthwho says they were separated by birth “Whatcha’ talking about, Willis” was the refrainAdventures chose to board Arnold’s trainSupportive Sis, Kimberley - the sensible oneTogether they kept housekeepers on the run… Drummond - the … Continue reading Different Strokes