“It can’t be anyone else but you”, her colleagues echoed on seeing the picture on the mantelpiece. “Don’t tell me you haven’t seen an uglier being…” she jested in good humor. “This marked the beginning of the greatest evangelist for diversity.” They were serious, and meant what they said. https://only100words.xyz/2019/11/14/three-line-tales-week-198/
A soul I scrubbed so hard – it glowed vaporized … it found its place in the sky The empty shell that walks this earth in search of moons, but finds none I know it ….. but no one believes that shining star up there is me… https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2019/11/13/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-81/
I look for warmth a familiar voice a long-lost love under bright arc-lights I cry…. It’s a journey again may be one of choice it starts with a snag of lost memory I cry…. You celebrate birth but forget - newborns are just reborn At your ignorance I smile….. there are no … Continue reading Birth
abstractions are unintelligible to some write a few stories for next generations to know what you meant bring to lifea past buried and dead -folklore is the time machinethat connectsisolated agesin time capsules https://amanpan.com/2019/11/11/brewnspew-cafe-november-11-2019/
bridging the gap with illusions…. fake structures or wispy shadows play connectors I find strength to cross over because I see… what does not exist and yet… it inspires creating reality with imagination… https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/11/12/photo-challenge-289/
I escaped superficiality, on experiencing the depth of pain. I was compelled to delve in, and find the source. Why does my mother hate me? Each humiliating episode of sarcasm, rebuke or feigned disappointment stands sharp and clear in memory. At that time, I did not know what emotional or mental abuse meant. Today, I’ve … Continue reading Dark depths
“Mr. CEO, why was no action taken against a sexual offender in your team?’ “We received no complaints.” “Are you aware that three women from his team have quit, without having another job in hand?” “They must have had their personal reasons.” “Is it true that your secretary had complained about the said person’s behavior, … Continue reading Do you take responsibility?
“A new outfit covers all damaged parts, but unpeeling of facea reveal pain. Anyway, eyes stop at curvatures in the body – who looks at faces these days?” “I’m swathed in bandages. Someone once planned to bring me back to life, but the scene around is not encouraging. I don’t want to return….” “Do you … Continue reading Incarcerated souls
liminal color on split horizons struggles to conceal angst within it’s been a hard day but … pain and anger will soon be dimmed by nocturnal fantasies played out by stars twinkling hard to hide the drama in heaven’s underbelly -armies protect thrones writing power statements for a new spiel of authority … Continue reading Daily Show
Welcome to another week of inspiration and options! WRITING PROMPT 112 This week you can choose one or more from a set of 10 words/phrases, to kickstart your thought process. Let us see where the journey takes you. The comments often offer different perspectives and start another thread of creativity. Find time to read those … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #112
