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Vengeful Thoughts
inking emotions on burning, alive skin black and grey colors the soul will not rest in peace vengeful desires live here Weekly Writing Challenge #126
Darkness Within
Lord Shiva (a Hindu God) is referred to as Neelkanth (Blue Throat). The reference is to the poison he consumed to save the world. Ravens often make me create similar myths around them. How much of darkness do they absorb, and from where? What do they represent? Can they really connect us to other worlds, … Continue reading Darkness Within
The Man Who Talked to Walls
The books on reincarnation by Dr. Brian Weiss fascinated as well as disturbed him. The underlying theory was that souls are often born in clusters, and your equations in this lifetime are influenced by what you have shared in the past. A few unfortunate ones are born outside their cluster, and cannot connect easily to … Continue reading The Man Who Talked to Walls
Unconditional
Entering college was such a liberating moment. His childhood had not been smooth. His father was an army officer, known for his love of discipline. It reflected in the manner he treated his children. They were spanked for the slightest breach of discipline. Their mother watched them with helpless sympathy. Then, dawned the day, that … Continue reading Unconditional
Hollows
My vertical presence on this planet does not absolve me of guilt of bowing down to power of spreading myself too thin resting on unearned laurels to expand the dimensions of undeserved success. You find it distasteful the compromises that I make to extend a hollow span to ambitious eternity. You would rather revel … Continue reading Hollows
#Weekly Tanka Prompt #Poetry Challenge – Week 81 – Transport & Exercise
Hi, Elsie I have tried my hand at the formats which are new to me, Sidlak Poetry – is a structured poetry consisting of five lines with 3-5-7-9 syllables and a color. The last line must be a color that describes the whole poem or the feeling of the writer. Bussokusekika Poetry – a pattern of 5-7-5-7-7-7 Retourne Poetry Retourne … Continue reading #Weekly Tanka Prompt #Poetry Challenge – Week 81 – Transport & Exercise
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 22
Welcome to Week 22! There is something about the number 22 that makes me uneasy. I come across it frequently. I read somewhere that we should pay attention when numbers repeatedly appear in pairs. It is a message from the universe. I am writing this piece at the end of a rather difficult day, where … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 22
Revealing
The Pharaoh ripped off the bandages, and walked free after centuries. This had been his favorite path for a morning walk, and at first sight, it appeared that not much had changed. He wondered why his footsteps created a trail of light. Perhaps, it had something to do with his return from hibernation. He was … Continue reading Revealing
Micro-aggression
“Do you really have a choice? jobs are scarce, markets stagnant and cost of living up….” The psychopath smirked to see competent shoulders slightly drooping. No response to mails goodwill withered away logic had no place silence conspiratorial and eloquent with disapproval. Tale weaver 156 at MLMM
