It is New Year’s Eve, and the place looks bare without the streamers and balloons. But she can hear the music playing, and the image of her little one dancing looms large in her mind. It is her last night in this place. She will go back to a country she used to call home, … Continue reading Last night
“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
Ringing in the new Ringing out old…but what? To renew the self is an ongoing challenge rituals attempt to meet Haikai Challenge #67
She kept driving into the wilderness – aimless and directionless. The calendar year was something she wanted to leave behind, and erase all memories. The unusual flowers forced a stopover. Some looked like smiling faces of kids, and others like monsters waiting to pounce from the woods. Once again, she felt stuck between the past … Continue reading A way of being
I play with fire I don’t care for the wrath I incur Igniting minds is my passion (17 words) Weekend Writing Prompt #67
I asked someone else they sneered at me I requested politely they took me for a ride I made a friendly gesture they warmed up a bit they ask me something I am now measuring returns …. SoCS
masking pain with acceptable expressions becomes me pretty second skin hides ugliness within
overshadowed rays retreat for a short while to paint the canvas in different hues and colors conspicuous by absence Thursday Photo Prompt by Sue Vincent
I kiss the gloves that protect me – from people who would love to attack from my concealed lack of self-confidence from my fear of failure from the voice that stops me sometimes. I kiss the gloves that propel me to overcome weakness to believe that I can take on the world to keep moving … Continue reading I draw power
“I reconstruct the ugliness of my world every day”, famously said the junkie. “I channelize emotions in a constructive manner”, says the writer. “I get people hooked to seeing glam versions of themselves”, boasts the honcho of a social media platform. “I work very hard at getting people de-addicted”, moans the therapist. The reality of … Continue reading Sugar-coated
