“How can you have that scratched sofa in your living room?” “Memories!” “What memories?” “I have brought up three babies, who left their marks on my life. And I had to leave them in a friend’s farmhouse, as the neighbors objected to the ruckus they created outside.” “These kittens?” Inspired by Zoe at Six … Continue reading Memories
"The driver's face is not visible. I am weary of getting into that tourist van." "Stop making excuses! Just because you do not like historical places...." "Why doesn't it have a number plate?" Inspired by Sonya at Three Line Tales #Week 80
Mortal Cloud envies the limitless, unfathomable, omnipresent sky. “It is only ether”, he said vehemently, “not capable of giving life to anything on earth. And these stupid humans just chase dreams.” “Does it really matter? Use its expanse to write your stories on it. It is a canvas to give you visibility.” Writespiration by … Continue reading Sage Advice
He saw the ugly rock on his morning walk every day, and turned away in disgust. Today was different. The rock looked clean, with a red piece of cloth full of coins and flowers, kept in front of it. He noticed with interest, that parts of the rock resembled a face, and had vermilion painted … Continue reading ReInvention
Emotions rule all waves becoming tsunami swim to overcome Haiku Challenge available at MLMM Heeding Haiku with Chevrefeuille
Anger consumes Conceit sets the stage for a downfall Resentment eats up insides Welcome them to learn your lessons and let the guest emotions leave. Inspired by 'in other words, guest ........' at Patricia's Place Image: progressiveplus.com
Howard Roark was slammed for building a flat Stoddard Temple in ‘The FountainHead’. It made humans feel tall, and not like pygmies in front of an imposing ceiling. God is only where you imagine it to be. Are speakers placed on a high dais, only for visibility? Do performers dress in exotic clothes, only to … Continue reading Slaves of Context
A rather unusual theme for a poetry challenge, by Elsie Hagley at Weekly Tanka Prompt Challenge - Week 57 It brings out instincts other than the poetic. A set of tankas for this ... They will stand taller by stepping on your burden underestimate only at your own peril a brave spirit shall triumph … Continue reading Beasts of Burden
All achievements make my bosom swell with pride and the world hates me modesty connects ego with social niceties Life is all about sensitivity and balance – my needs with others, my feelings with others. Animals display it, and the jungle shows multiple nuances of relationships, other than the hunter and hunted. Strength is an … Continue reading Staying Integrated
Art is the process of presenting reality in a different manner, to facilitate understanding and appreciation. I was obsessed with beautiful objects for the home, till I reached a point of Zen. The much-loved objects have become clutter. Eyes dart across the room, looking for things, hitherto considered indispensable, and then, get used to the … Continue reading Spaces as Connectors
