I prepare for life with high enthusiasm and set lofty goals surprises are in store I move backward or forward Weekly Tanka Challenge by Elsie Hagley
What Lies Ahead?
The Awakening
The prince arrived in search of his love. The carriage had turned into a pumpkin, and the witch was back to her original self. Now what? (136 characters) Twittering Tale #56
Terror
hope languishing in darkness of mind and soul terror-struck life Colleen Chesebro's Prompt words - synonyms of 'Fright and Night'
Kindness Kills
I wonder how I survived as an infant, with so little of life skills. It must have been the kindness of those around me. I read somewhere that human beings are genetically wired to be attracted to a baby, as babies need help. The Creator had taken care to induce systems to aid survival. Where … Continue reading Kindness Kills
Carrying Pain
The trees bend down with swishing sounds, as if trying to tell me something. I am reminded of the TED talk, which gave an account of how trees talk, and even dole out advice to the younger ones. The sight of a wooden sculpture in the middle of the forest stops me in my tracks. … Continue reading Carrying Pain
Futility of Life
if survival is the purpose of life futility rules intensity of survival challenges guide your life live to survive or add value to the world decide and act Challenge available at Weekly Haiku-Senryu Challenge by Elsie Hagley
Combustive Combo
spookiness of thought in the darkness of night hot bed for crime Ronovan Writes Weekly Poetry Prompt Challenge #173
Diversity
The smiles enticed and the eloquent eyes conveyed different messages. The heads on the mantelpiece in the President’s office displayed his belief in diversity. The same was reflected in the organizational policies for recruitment, and representation on different teams. His efforts were applauded, and he was the recipient of several awards for his diversity and … Continue reading Diversity
Living in Hibernation
wishes never depart they just hibernate waiting for opportune moments Life. Weekend Writing Prompt #26 by Sammi Cox
Censorship
Draft of a story, floating in a torrential draught Politics and moral police will ensure he is caught. Write bestsellers, it does not prove you are right Naysayers in action are using all their might Sail to horizons afar, where authenticity is on sale Recreate reality, don’t upset the dominant scale Find the author before … Continue reading Censorship
