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Hello, I feel very happy to announce that I have been nominated by StoryMirror for Author of the Year Awards - 2018. Now I need your support to win the title.  Please visit this link : https://awards.storymirror.com/english/vote/.   Go to my name -Reena Saxena (Names have been arranged alphabetically) and click on vote button.    You … Continue reading Please vote

Mystique

Celebrations in my life never end. I celebrate the success of a carefully constructed image meeting its purpose. I celebrate the inability of my opponents to compete. Then, I move on to reveal my skin under the mask, and send a few people reeling with shock. Blind idiots! They deserve this for being so naïve. … Continue reading Mystique

Florence’s Revenge

Florence paused at the door, “what the hell did you just say?” and how could you? - when I’m framed in the doorway I love being connected but not immobility it is a selfish act to hold me in captivity you are held hostage in there your Karma has you wrapped it will boomerang on … Continue reading Florence’s Revenge

What is Extrinsic?

I die a thousand deaths, as bits and pieces I value - look irrelevant in the world, make me think what’s extrinsic – the world or me. I see diamonds turn to dust, and gold to mud I look aghast at emptiness of - everything I value - look irrelevant in the world You see … Continue reading What is Extrinsic?

Clued

He looks at the graffiti on the ground carefully.  The nose and lips are slightly deformed with coins thrown on it. It is perhaps an appreciation of the art by pedestrians. He bends down to remove the outer layer of thick coloured chalk used to draw the picture. His companion is amazed to see that … Continue reading Clued

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #66

Welcome again! Well, I thought of using only a picture for this week’s prompt. But then, I came across some lines I couldn’t resist sharing with you. So, here we are with two cues – Choose one or choose both and just fire. Picture Prompt Poem after the sun departs and we are greeted by … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #66

Sharing

Sharing is noble, but never selfless. I can share only if I have a surplus. I share because the happiness I see in the recipient partially comes back to me. I share because it enhances my image and self-worth. I share because it satisfies my ego. I may also share, just because I love, and … Continue reading Sharing

Uptight

It was his last day at work, but somehow, he found disappointment overriding a sense of achievement. What was it that did not work, or where exactly did he fail? “I’ve never compromised on principles, whatever the consequences. I wonder why I was never seen as a likeable person.” “The problem with most people is … Continue reading Uptight