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
Welcome back! I want to change the mood to a light-hearted tone this week. PROMPT #189 The images look funny, but the interpretation and theme is your choice. It's not necessary that you have to write a humorous piece. You can choose one or both from the two images. It can be a limerick, a … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #189
PROMPT #188 The word prompt for today is DEVIL This video may provide additional inspiration. https://aeon.co/videos/the-devils-you-know-how-satan-became-a-versatile-stand-in-for-all-manner-of-evil 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #188
The sadness behind this prompt hits me hard as I write this. The kid shown in the pic lost her father today. Her mother, whom I see as an exceptionally strong woman, fought till the end, staying afloat with her Buddhist beliefs and chanting “Nam myoho renge Kyo.” It kept her going, if nothing else. … Continue reading Grief
Welcome back! I came across a heart-wrenching picture of a drawing by a 4-year old, whose father is battling lung failure due to Covid in hospital. When asked what was it she had drawn, she said “Corona, Corona …. Everywhere Corona.” The entire family was infected, but all others have recovered. Then, I see people … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #187
