Why?

What’s this unease around people? Why am I so happy alone? I often wonder Who are all these people What are they doing in my life? They look so much like strangers behave like adversaries I often wonder What is their problem with me? What’s the meaning of this strife? Why do they not understand … Continue reading Why?

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #196

Welcome back! PROMPT #196 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 post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not be included. This needs to be a … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #196

Most sensitive human

She sees black figures wrapping themselves around people, as they board the train. In a minute, she is screaming and running across the railway platform asking for the train to be cancelled, in anticipation of disaster. She is ignored as being a lunatic. In less than an hour, news about a train accident flashes across … Continue reading Most sensitive human

Momentum

World Pulse, an international feminist initiative received this message from unidentified Afghan women, “We have lost everything that we created for ourselves in a single shot. Help us by keeping the issue alive. Keep talking about it.” What do you think can we do from social and physical distances light years away? What happens when … Continue reading Momentum

Daring Greatly

Down & out… wait I’ll come back Acknowledge painful setbacks Read my actions, I’ll come back Innovate, find alternate paths Nah, retreat is not an option Greatness is built step-by-step Working, reviewing, restartinG Time spent does not matteR I tried, I failed, again I camE No magic wand, no AbracadabrA Whatever I learn is accomplishmenT … Continue reading Daring Greatly

Born free

we live life fullywithout a care in the world-just to celebratefreedom from judgemental eyesand the core of our being https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/08/23/what-do-you-see-96-august-23-2021/

Pre-loved versions

How many lifetimes have I spent?Recycling pre-loved versions of myselfI discard this version totallyto live again, and start afresh Recycling pre-loved versions of myselfI don't get anywhere I wantto live again, and start afreshStart on ground zero again I don't get anywhere I wantHow many lifetimes have I spent?Start on ground zero againI discard this … Continue reading Pre-loved versions

Stars in the sands

“Join me to start a new initiative - social, creative or commercial”, I said. “It’s the closest friendship I can think of.” They give me blank looks.  “You’re busy in a lockdown?” I hear amused remarks. I stay away, not wanting to be a part of the idlers’ club. I’m politely labelled  unsocial, and treated … Continue reading Stars in the sands