I struggle to retain originality swamped by external influence and opinions. Do I exist as a blank page a script engraved in stone or find meaning in my responses to stimuli? Does the correlation build upon my core or replaces all that I ever thought was mine? Struggling to find my breath I wonder If … Continue reading What is really mine
“I asked you to find the missing arm, not replace the upper body.” “It was faster.” “But the outfits are not designed to accommodate male breasts. And what’s it with that neckpiece? Where does it originally belong?” “Holy fish… that cap?” “This is retail, not a diversity challenge.” (280 characters) Twittering Tales #106
The trees whisper, but nobody is able to decipher their language He fights for our rights He is no Luddite…… Business is up in arms against the man. ask him his price he should not rise it will be to the detriment of profit rules, sacrament Politicians lambast him He blocks progress of the nation … Continue reading Life goes on ….
rise in power misconstrued as a right over another person’s life, dignity marks ominous start of fall Ronovan Writes
I fervently pray for time to stop, but know that it will not. The part of me I leave behind will be forgotten by those I care about today. It will claim its space in the subconscious – netherlands of existence – that is where it is destined to remain. I was naïve to see … Continue reading Parting shots
I have been perched here on the roof for long, but I’m not immortal. I see life unfold around me every day, as people go about their business – in an anaesthetized, unthinking and inconsiderate manner. The urgency of their goals injects fear in me. I have this recurring dream – the world will perish … Continue reading Anaesthetized
disillusioned by shenanigans of the world scarecrows decide never to come to life but record all that happens Haikai Challenge #55
Undoing all that was cultivated for ages Negating carefully built reputations Letting loose an unstoppable wave of rebellion Optimism overtakes with a deep sigh carrying untold pain Celebrating the moment of liberation from shame and disgust Knowing well it will bring down careers to dust Only a change in culture will vindicate their stand, … Continue reading The Wave
“People learn more from depravity than greatness.” Ironically, the line comes from a prime accused in a #MeTooIndia case. He gives many stories from the book “The Twelve Caesars” by Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus. The only line that resonates with me today, is that Caesar’s wife needs to be above board, but not Caesar himself. When … Continue reading We learn more from … what?
Here we drift into Week 58 floating on interpretation and imagination …… I have picked eight keywords from the personalities depicted in your last week’s creations. CHALLENGE Pick minimum two keywords – preferably which is not from your post, and weave a story/poem around it. The onus of identifying your keyword is also on you … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 58
