Emergence

External influences are getting stronger day-by-day in the garden. There are new stories, new technologies, new teachers, online manipulations which shape the personality of children. The Fairy Queen calls a meeting with her courtiers to formulate a strategy. “It is a matter of survival. We stand a risk from being wiped out of human imagination. … Continue reading Emergence

Instincts

“Can we meet every Saturday?” “You never gave any inkling you were so into me.” Her smile was infectious, and eyes mischievous. “I like the way you tackle problems head-on, something like Scarlett in Gone with the Wind… “What is the problem you’d like me to solve?” “It is just a nesting instinct, not a … Continue reading Instincts

Black

you find transparency of my candor repulsive, while you follow the piper enchanted by the mystery of black, leaving me alone to absorb all colors of my truth and your responses, so that my face looks black… https://dversepoets.com/2019/11/05/dverse-poetics-on-shades-of-black/

A seer’s confession

it’s not my God… it’s what you wish to see in the crystal ball   I practise my craft I perfect foresight but I court Mystery above all….   It is what draws you It is what enchants It’s what keeps you afloat before a fall https://amanpan.com/2019/11/04/brewnspew-cafe-november-4-2019/ After publishing this piece, I came across these … Continue reading A seer’s confession

Just a little more…

another step brings me close to destinations Another lonely night ahead…   just one more deep breath to draw it all in Just one more night to dream…   will I see another life or darkness of the grave Will I be in heaven or hell?   I shed baggage of fear and hope to … Continue reading Just a little more…

Have you ever…

have you ever been there where you wanted to be then hated it?   have you ever been caught indulging in a secret rendezvous   wanting to be in the spotlight then caught unaware   have you ever welcomed help out-of-the-blue with gratitude   have you ever felt warmth of light where ignorance dwelt https://katmyrman.com/2019/11/05/twittering-tales-161-5-november-2019/

The Baton

“Long after you are gone, you will be remembered for the patterns you paint on the sky with colors of hope….” “Wow, Linda, you are becoming a poet….” “It is the impact of your company.” Her smile is lovely, and can light up a million hearts. What a cruel joke of destiny that she can … Continue reading The Baton

Those who left

In a city this size, every year, hundreds of husbands walk away. Kids leave home. Wives escape. People disappear.  I wish I could blame the government or natural disasters or climate change. But truth lies elsewhere. What is it that makes relationships so painful? How does hope wither away? Why do they think leaving home … Continue reading Those who left

Catching up

It took two nights after work, to put together the Halloween costume. Lily liked it, and is off to her round of Tricks or Treats. I lay the table with some special treats, and put my feet up in front of the television set. There is a horror show on, keeping with the weekly theme. … Continue reading Catching up

Empty Nest

I saw you till you flew out of the nest to find your own smart crew a free life at your own behest not sure independence will be a test you had developed your wings, you wanted to fly I wondered if you will ever need rest want to come back, to check your nest … Continue reading Empty Nest