Izzy didn’t believe in luck, until that cat crossed her path. It was the luckiest day in her life, a day she will cherish as long as she lives, and maybe after that. She often sees that cat on the moon, blessing her even after crossing over to other worlds. The mere act of adopting … Continue reading The Black Cat
It’s the same old house. I’m on the terrace, ready to take off on a flight, but fall. My wings have failed. I see myself on my destination, jumping through the golden orb into a zone of bliss. Fame, wealth, peace, love all surround me. Then, those dark corridors again…. Which take me back to … Continue reading Dream a little dream
They tell me I’m God What’ll happen when I go? The minions all depend on me I see helplessness, tears flow It’s all darkness out there I cannot hear, I cannot see I see helplessness, tears flow The minions all depend on me I can’t wield power, I can’t roar Who will reap what I … Continue reading Fear of Death
shrill allegations piercing souls raised fingers I’ll break some day… What are they trying to make me feel guilty about? I want to give them mirrors which show pictures like those of Dorian Gray podcasts which repeat their word bullets smash their eardrums deep sense of inadequacy their egos demand unquestioning obedience as they get … Continue reading Cacophony
Welcome back! Some of you may already be aware of what I’m going to mention. It may be a literary adventure for some. I came across ‘literary devices’ while scanning the net. The link is given at the end of this piece. PROMPT 194 I chose one called POLYSYNDETON for this prompt. It is art … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #194
Jim Rohn said it long back, “You are the average of five people close to you, ” and it includes the authors, speakers, gurus you are influenced by. I keep writing and revising the list, wondering if I’m on the right path, or do I need to change it to meet my goals. It’s a … Continue reading Gurus and followers
It’s not ready to welcome happiness overloaded with junk relics of an irrelevant past ghosting in unseen corners tiles at the base of cupboards move they held grandma’s wealth once I dare not touch it now for fear of snakes and scorpions popping out from shady history I discard the past done and dusted give … Continue reading Living in this house
Do you see footprints of humiliation on your psyche leaving scars? Walk away Don’t validate…. Are you blocked out when you protest left out in the cold? Go visit Mars Walk away Don’t validate…. It’s emotional abuse Take a stand Walk away Don’t validate… https://dversepoets.com/2021/08/09/dverse-monday-quadrille-stand/
powerdeclarationsset in stone foreverI wonder who lives inside - heldhostage https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/08/09/what-do-you-see-94/
(Background : Ramayana has a story on how the ‘golden deer’ Mareech entices the protagonist Sita, and the chain of events leads to her stepping out of the security zone. She is then kidnapped by Raavan, and the act of her rescue leads to an epic war. Here, the deer Mareech returns to meet Sita, after […]Sita … Continue reading Sita and Mareech — SacredCircleforWomen
