I attended an event called Living Stories on Saturday, which presented Human Books to readers like us. These are individuals who have fought the battle with a mental disorder, and emerged victorious. I just came back humbled by the experience, having learnt a lot from several young people. The one common thing they all needed … Continue reading Mental Health
I have been so lucky in meeting the obstacles that I did in those aggressive encounters that brought out the best in me and I learnt to face myself devoid of shame bereft of conventions. I have been so lucky being deserted in difficult times I learnt to walk alone and enjoy the solitude … Continue reading So Lucky
touch-and-go moments of fleeting intimacy are missed needlessly Ronovan Writes #Weekly #Haiku #Poetry #Challenge
the river of thoughts just flows struggles against nothing knows no rules lays to rest all myths about beauty in structure becomes free verse Weekly Writing Prompt #107
Here's a septolet voices from past worlds follow me I ignore spasmodic pain reminds of fresh wounds Written for Mick's Short Form Poetry Challenge #1
The skeleton on the bench moved, and the bony extensions encircled my neck. “I killed you several years ago. You are supposed to be resting in your grave”, I barely uttered some words in a muffled voice. “Do you see that pylon over there? They leave wires open for earthing. And while the trees grew, … Continue reading Borderline
"Oh, I may be on the side of the angels, but don’t think for one second that I am one of them ….." "Yeah, and that is what makes it so difficult … the fact that you can shift positions." "Does that lessen your fear? You create your own reality, which may not be the … Continue reading Fear
Voluptuousness of imagination gives robustness to thought and paints pictures with words hitherto unnecessary. I see colors coming alive on the canvas which were not in my wardrobe or makeup palettes My hands give shape to discarded junk and shape them into objects with a value and a meaning I did not know … Continue reading Voluptuous
The flyover gave a semblance of life to this part of town, as random vehicles sped past. People always looked for a signboard or person of some description to give an indication of the establishments in the red buildings. But the buildings just stood there majestic in their architecture, and devoid of spirit. Traffic was … Continue reading Residents
Random state of being Excelling at doing nothing Stillness rules my world Till I am yanked out of somnambulism Invoking an activated state Niche existence leading to realization, that Grass has grown under my feet. Weekend Writing Prompt - 20 by Sammi Cox
