Welcome back! PROMPT #195 Yes, it is an image prompt as you can see - but with an added twist. Write down the first three words that come to mind on seeing this image. The words should be there on your blog. Use these three words in your piece. Alternatively, you could also use synonyms … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #195
Welcome back! Some of you may already be aware of what I’m going to mention. It may be a literary adventure for some. I came across ‘literary devices’ while scanning the net. The link is given at the end of this piece. PROMPT 194 I chose one called POLYSYNDETON for this prompt. It is art … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #194
It is a call for help. The desperation in the voice is unmistakable. She points to a thatched hut nearby, and says something. I don’t understand the language, but can gather there is someone in there who needs help. I follow her in there. There’s a strange sense of emptiness between us, like cold air, … Continue reading Shadows
PROMPT #193 "Shhh! It's your turn now" Use this as the first or last line in your piece. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #193
Sacrifice is glorified. Sacrifice puts you in orbs above average. Sacrifice gives you a halo, and binds you to expectations. Sacrifice cries out for a worthwhile cause. There are many who will ask you to put the interest of others before your own, to attain a nobility you did not ask for. They exhort you … Continue reading Weight of Sacrifice
PROMPT #192 It's an image prompt. There is no restriction on length of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not be included. This needs to be a … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #192
Welcome back to a sane world! PROMPT #191 I came across these soul-stirring lines A.R. Ammons, GarbageA friend told me to read a review of Garbage, and I ended up reading the book itself. Yes, a book-length poem called Garbage. Why? In Ammons’s own words, garbage is spiritual, believable enough to get our attention, getting in the way, piling … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #191
1. The marriage did not last. Her husband complained she starts yelling and throwing things at him, as soon as he closed the bedroom door. His family said they cannot handle her insanity. Her father remained silent, but had tears in his eyes. He had to fight to get her out of the clutches of … Continue reading Layers of insanity
Xploration Challenge #189 was different - innocent, childlike, light-hearted, opening itself up to myriad interpretations. I was not sure if serious, mature writers who stand as pillars to the Xploration Challenge will respond, or walk away with disdain. Respond they did, and it makes marvellous reading. Do check out all the blogs... WEEKLY WRAP Susi … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #189 – Weekly Wrap
My apologies for not being able to compile the Weekly Wrap. Will post it on Sunday. PROMPT #190 A word prompt for this week. INSANITY There is no restriction on length of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #190
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