I walk through the same corridors

I walk through the same corridors againhearing sounds of cackling, raucous laughterin pure defiance - who cares what they say? labels are giddy-headed, immaturean exciting life ahead to be liveddreams are a birthright, whatever you say I walk through the same corridors againrecalling encouragement, ridiculedreams embalmed in concrete - to live again I think of … Continue reading I walk through the same corridors

Irrevocable

The forest looked inviting in the morning lightI t held a promise to freedom, visuals bright I breathe in fresh air, grass beneath my feet I take off blindfolds, as my tired feet bleed It held a promise to freedom, visuals bright I'm a little scared now in an unknown place I take off blindfolds, … Continue reading Irrevocable

Normalcy

flickering lamps light up homes firecrackers damage eardrums my dog curls up in my lap shivers uncharacteristically I hate festivals I hate loud sounds I wake up with a wet kiss on my cheek A soft furry touch greets good morning It all feels normal again the crisis has blown over I’ll return home tonight … Continue reading Normalcy

Change

Photo by Gratisography on Pexels.com change crosses my path every day imperceptibly slow -sometimes I stop and evaluate how far have I come careening change sweeps me to other planes leaves me gasping for breath wondering If I’m still alive… Change mocks I don’t change impact on you changes https://dversepoets.com/2021/11/01/closing-in-on-the-end-of-2021/

Halloween

All those souls I don’t know energy forms refuel, but how? the unknown always fascinates we take a guess at varied states Today, it’s fear, a story, a scare.. Who knows - tomorrow I may be there Signals from Mars - ask or annotate? It something excites, we celebrate… I celebrate those yet to be … Continue reading Halloween

Insanity

insanityraises its head again-hallucinations-dark accusationsof things that happenonly in the victim's mind -but hell raisedfor all those who breathe under the same roof insanitya different levelof mind's existence-unbridgeable wedgebetween normal mindsand shadows who believe they are realtorture themselves , others to gather proof https://dversepoets.com/2021/10/26/dverse-poetics-halloweeny-humans/

Filters — SacredCircleforWomen

my worth measured in loyalty my shape judged by alignment my voice heard only when it resonates my actions judged by history my vision moulded by lenses my thoughts bounce against walls of boxes I live in tell me what do in a dictator’s voice return to origins made incredibly difficult by blocked pathways I […]Filters … Continue reading Filters — SacredCircleforWomen

Wisdom of my heart

wrapped in comfort of your magnanimity I try to see Your world with human lenses and yet find… wisdom of heart unmatched nobility of my soul unprecedented gift of my presence unappreciated https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/10/25/what-do-you-see-105-october-25-2021/ https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2021/10/21/reenas-xploration-challenge-204/

Fiery Skies

FIRESTORMS moonlight picnics on the beach cosy chats by fireside an oath before you kiss a ring before you commit ready for firecrackers… provocations - a way of life verbal duels welcome -you loves fireballs sneaky lies here and there struggle to find your space -you work at fireproofing watch the stars alone at night … Continue reading Fiery Skies

Lost and found in sludge

You are lost if not held up by others You fear finding yourself in my poetry It may reveal a soul hiding behind mirrors skilfully covered with stains on my attire -scars of blame for being happy with myself for being lost in my own world You feel threatened by your own inadequacy by your … Continue reading Lost and found in sludge