https://open.spotify.com/episode/30kFnxQZuwSnDzGF7QzxDA?si=7f5be44293cd4e3d It takes courage to stand alone, stark in the darkness. There are no lights blinking on that grey building, despite the fact that we are in the last week of the calendar year. Do the residents belong to a different cult? Are they mourning a loss? Or are they simply not there? The last … Continue reading At the stroke of twelve
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Have great festive times ahead... The Xploration Challenge too, takes an annual break. Meanwhile, I would like to share something I came across, which will invite different perspectives. It may seem creepy to some, and inclusive to others. See the pictures below on how someone has … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge
I’ve watched calcification of souls with slow accretion of deposits of apathy -disconnectedness rules I was alive once but chose petrification with concentrated spirits some day I hope to connect human rocks below infuse empathy in them maybe they see what I see maybe we connect better maybe they see value in going back to … Continue reading Petrified
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SF4xdzWpsNxxApYhINpOr?si=2759c0253f224921 Santa appeared on my mobile screen late night. I expressed joy that Xmas has set in early. “No”, he said, “I won’t come till you content creators give me a revamped look.” “Would you like to dress differently? Beards have become stylish across the world.” “It doesn’t matter really. Let red and white change … Continue reading What does Santa want?
A child prays… When did happiness become a contraband good? It needs to be smuggled in the form of a cartoon flick when parents aren’t around or that ice-cream stolen from the fridge. Why do they attach future loss to a pleasure indulged in right now? I live in the moment, and they- in fear … Continue reading A child’s perspective
Yes, you were nice to me today but why do you expect that I forget verbal blows and barbs you damaged me with and move ahead forgetfully whole holding splinters together with imagined glue knowing It will fall apart when I stop pretending you are normal and I’m whole Yes, you were nice to me … Continue reading Yes, but….
I couldn't resist using the quote by John Muir in the poem. "The mountains are calling and I must go." The mountains are calling and I must go What wonders await there, I don’t know A summit of kindred spirits or aims loftier than rocks I must upgrade myself when opportunity knocks The mountains are … Continue reading Mountains
It is reflection time once again. I wonder why ends and beginnings affect us so much. PROMPT #211 Here's a theme prompt once again. Flow with it. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #211
Eugenia's contribution to Reena's Xploration Challenge #210 this week https://amanpan.com/decisions-in-nature/
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4680xtk0hC6hK17vpdEioQ?si=f345779ef528428a “I prefer guidelines than diktats, and I take my own decisions,” Harry tosses the booklet on the side table. “Diktats are needed when your decisions impact other lives. We live in a networked world and can never be totally free.” This appears to have hit the target. “Do you mean to say Siri and … Continue reading Values
