You

“You left us alone when we needed you the most. Being called a swindler’s family is not an easy label to live with.” Her eyes were brimming with tears, as she spoke. “It was a frame-up.” “Why couldn’t you defend yourself?” “To protect someone else – someone you care about more than me.” https://girlieontheedge1.wordpress.com/2019/05/22/its-six-sentence-story-thursday-link-up-56/

Rebirth

bits and pieces of my soul chosen with care put together are not just a creative challenge   -but emergence of my spirit -butterflies you see formed in labor -the pain of rebirth https://helenevaillant.com/2019/05/21/what-do-you-see-may-21-2019/ This is another sculpture on a similar theme. The son's statue is made from the pieces removed from the father's body … Continue reading Rebirth

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #87

Welcome to the 87th round of reflections and looking both inwards and outwards to explore! PROMPT #87 I give you a choice between two pictures. You can choose any one, or write two separate pieces for both, and link up. Picture courtesy – Prachika Saxena Picture courtesy – Prabhakar FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS There is … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #87

All that I’ve been a part of

being connected at the rootsacknowledged but joining hands makes me claustrophobic   I need my freedom to move and act my way though I may have imbibed a lot from the soil… .. that’s you …. Mom .. that’s …  all that I’ve ever been a part of https://scvincent.com/2019/05/16/thursday-photo-prompt-wicker-writephoto/

Original Sin

royalty earned through sweat and toil not by virtue of birth so, don’t recoil….   I place my faith again I worship, I follow I expect miracles from gods not hollow   Am I repeating the original sin -being convinced by arguments akin?   do I choose a promise or call to action analyse, ask … Continue reading Original Sin

Lessons from the past

“But why is the answer more books? The future is digital.” “These books tell the story of Vishwakarma, the guy who made the Pushpak Viman (an aircraft in ancient times). The art and science was lost, till the Wright Brothers invented a new version. Vishwakarma also made an attempt at creating a virtual world. Brahma … Continue reading Lessons from the past

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #86

Welcome back! I’ve been busy last week, and there were delays in reading and responding. In case, I’ve missed out on any of your pieces in the links below, please do let me know. PROMPT This week’s prompt consists of two words – BLEEDING EDGE The dictionary meaning is the very forefront of technological development. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #86

Cyclone Fani

The tall pines on the hill poked at the clouds. In a short while, trees separated from their alma mater Earth, and were lying uprooted on the ground. The fury of Cyclone Fani wreaked havoc, as it avenged years of abuse by earthlings. Nobody knew what angst was being nursed inside the elements, and when … Continue reading Cyclone Fani