The borderlands grow wider and wilder every year, as the dense fog obstructs vision. It is not a regular, seasonal fog. It smells awful, and is unusually thick with suspicion and distrust. Winter will give way to spring, but the fog is likely to remain. It obstructs budding new talent, who await their five years … Continue reading Foggy borders
Only a lunatic can imagine that – building foundations amidst a psunami, with the sea biting her ankles. She looks for collaboration from submerged life beneath the surface. The movement against women entering a revered temple is in full swing. Two women show the courage to break the law, and unrest grips the town. Yet, … Continue reading Kerala Wall
A reflection on normalcy … by wonkywizard (Dr. Lim Keng Huat)
MALAYSIAN HAIKU/SENRYU ECHOES 419: BACK TO NORMAL
dead bonsai withered
weird to wake up life cycle
wishy washy whine
the gap break and bind
nothing is back to normal
norm is abnormal
fresh look at the dead
new meaning to appease mind
return is reborn
Life has options --- by Eugenia
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! It feels good to be back again, and the words that ring in my mind are “Back to Normal”. Well, I give you two quotes here, related to the words. Pick one, pick both or spin your own take on ‘Back to Normal’. Contradictory, yes .... but … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #68
Hope and fear are two ways of looking at the future. The mindset separates dreams from nightmares. The future is an unknown commodity, and I’m free to superimpose a picture on it. There is a strong chance that I will achieve what I look at. There is an equally strong chance that I am in … Continue reading Borrowed moulds
A beautiful piece by Radhika …
The book of life, lies by the window sill
the cool breeze flutters its blank pages
waiting to be inked with blue
of life stories day after day
till the journey ends at the grave.
The initial chapters are done, with no scope of editing.
Are you happy with that manuscript?
Does the draft of the forthcoming chapters need a quick revision?
How would you like to develop the story of your life further?
Would you like to include a few chapters of
Romance, drama, spirituality, emotions and adventure?
Do away with the mundane, to throw in elements of surprise.
Step out of your comfort zone to pump up the adrenaline.
Be a beacon of light to brighten the lives of fellowmen.
Narrate tales of bridges built or missions accomplished.
Fill it with burst of giggles and laughter, radiating cheer and happiness.
Impact with deeds of kindness and gratitude…
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Excellent collection of micro, or is it nano-fiction…
About the challenge: Each Tuesday I will provide a photo prompt. Your mission, if you choose to accept the challenge, is to tell a story in 280 characters or less. When you write your tale, be sure to let me know in the comments with a link to your tale.
A final note: if you need help tracking the number of characters in your story, there is a nifty online tool that will count for you at charactercountonline.com.
I will do a roundup each Tuesday, along with providing a new prompt. And if for some reason I missed your entry in the Roundup, as I have occasionally done, please let me know. I want to be sure to include your tale.
Finally, have fun!
And REMEMBER…you have 280 characters (spaces and punctuation included), to tell your tale…and a week to do it. I can’t wait to see what you…
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“What is kindness or rude behavior, other than the ability or inability to fit another into one’s life or schedules?” “Diversity and inclusion is an epic battle being fought on all prominent platforms. What do I make of your refusal to embrace the spirit of the initiatives?” “I respect individuality, and an individual’s right to … Continue reading Unending battles
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