But still …

I don’t know how real, really is reality. The snow is white and ethereal, but chilling. I want to feel the texture, and see if it melts in the warmth of my palms. But I stay in, for I fear the wolf out there. It never moves. Some people say a taxidermist kept it there. … Continue reading But still …

On my back

you painted on my back the stars and skies I missed in life love that binds follows me like claustrophobia I need to tell myself stains are washable not tattoos that kill I need to tell myself love is freedom - and never greater than life   Photo Challenge #241

Menacing

I cheered for truth in hostile environs till falsehood claimed me I cheered for freedom amidst dictators till bondage chained me I cheered for life on the hospital bed till death claimed me I cheered – to have my say, my way -I lost myself (44 words)   Quadrille #70

Persistence

nature bounces back in the form of disasters if abused, but shows stories of survival          it knows power to manipulate not only corrupts but addicts the world to remote control devices               yet it refuses to collaborate with its tormentors it refuses to believe what they believe            and fairy tales … Continue reading Persistence

Limitations

I talk to God but the sky is empty. Paradise lies at my feet - not exactly, but somewhere around, on the earth. Nuggets of experience build my world. The gaps between those drive me to look above myself. If the body limits my flight, so be it. I would like to jump out of … Continue reading Limitations

Relevance

I know my purpose of life is fulfilled, when the statue in the temple speaks to me. I’ve been meditating here for a decade now. “Thank you, God! I lived for this day.” “I lived thousands of years ago, and did certain things relevant to those times. I’m remembered for those, but the context has … Continue reading Relevance

Intelligence

“I’d advise you to test cognitive ability before hiring, rather than emotional intelligence. EI has been the most overrated concept of the last two decades.” “I’d want to assess just one skill.” “What’s that?” barked the boss. “To know if a highly charged situation needs a breakwater or a dam. The rest can be managed … Continue reading Intelligence

How do you choose to look at it?

“There is an incredibly beautiful universe out there – the kind you have only dreamt about. And it will be yours soon enough …..” “How much do we have to pay?” yelled an enthusiastic young lad from the back rows. “It is free.” “Then there is a catch somewhere. What is the hidden cost?” said … Continue reading How do you choose to look at it?

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #65

PROMPT FOR THIS WEEK  FOR THE NEW ENTRANTS There is no restriction on the format or the length of the piece. It just has to be your reflection on the prompt from the core. Write a post on your blog, and link it up with here with a pingback, or copy-paste the blog link in … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #65