Neutral Ether

A beautiful face bursting with confidence makes age look distinguished droopy lids bags under eyes unerasable lines signs of changing weather the winter sun poor ghost of itself hung milky and wan behind layers of cloud she once dreamt of seeing her name etched in the skyline or even a floating balloon she sees darkness … Continue reading Neutral Ether

Kill-joy

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Happiness is on the way…

Happiness is on the way, I believe It might get lonely up there a hand to hold, dreams I weave I lay the red carpet, see her nowhere It might get lonely up there peaks are charmed destinations I lay the red carpet, see her nowhere red tulips blush in anticipation peaks are charmed destinations … Continue reading Happiness is on the way…

No Mercy

“Where were all the advocates of mercy when I was bullied into submission? The bosses were well aware of my capability, but their insecurity rode above acknowledgement. They feared a take-over if I was not crushed.  Manacled by an outdated ethics, I preferred to leave the arena. And soon realized … good is not the … Continue reading No Mercy

Palindrome

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Reena’s Xploration Challenge #223

Welcome back! PROMPT #223 I want to pull you out of your comfort zone this week. Play the Devil's Advocate for a change. The theme is NO MERCY. Write whatever comes to mind. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #223

Harmony

“The paints have different textures, so they won’t blend,” my friend looks hassled as she struggles with her brushes and an old canvas for trials. “Are you trying to invent a new art form, without a different set of tools?” “Not really, just that I couldn’t find the colors I needed in the same brand.” … Continue reading Harmony

Kids killed in war?

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Remnants

“I’d like to know more about the residents of the palace. It feels like every carefully placed stone has a story to tell.” The guide looked at her with misty eyes, her voice choked. “It was a city, not just a palace. Each stone speaks of dreams destroyed, to appease the ego of palace residents.” … Continue reading Remnants