Physics, Chemistry, Biology Philosophy, Psychology Enzymology, Neurology coming together in three pounds fascinates me no end… I don’t look out, though nature is always around somewhere on the outskirts, concrete structures surround but restrict, more than expand I wonder what my dog thinks before giving so much tirelessly, selflessly or the sly cat who loves … Continue reading Muse
I paint starsto look like jellythrow them indeep waters-emanating lightsays we belong to the sky Image credit: Annette Rochelle Aben https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2021/07/20/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-235-ekphrastic-photoprompt/
I don’t sympathise with a restless adversary trying to justify his heinous act. But I can’t deny it is opening up another perspective, Maybe he tried to help…. And then that letter is placed in my hands - to prove that he tried his best. It is worded cryptically, and as I move towards the … Continue reading Washed Ink
they drip with full forceInfluencers are confidentthey leave deep impressions-but underestimate receptacles Influencers are confidentthey'll cause lasting change-but underestimate receptaclespre-filled with experience they'll cause lasting changereceptacles are not emptypre-filled with experience,notions nursed over years receptacles are not emptystained mindsets rulenotions nursed over yearsnot so easy to erase https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/07/19/what-do-you-see-91/
how many hours spentcounting days of innocenceMore ducklings? But where?Will the ducks remember mein our new identities? https://poetrylance.in/picture-prompt-plate-2/
Xploration Challenge #189 was different - innocent, childlike, light-hearted, opening itself up to myriad interpretations. I was not sure if serious, mature writers who stand as pillars to the Xploration Challenge will respond, or walk away with disdain. Respond they did, and it makes marvellous reading. Do check out all the blogs... WEEKLY WRAP Susi … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #189 – Weekly Wrap
I invite a meltdown. I challenge meltdowns to sort themselves out into new patterns. I challenge meltdowns to harbour elements which change with compounding, and look at each other in new ways. We pride ourselves on our identity, but now it looks melded with yours. There are commonalities, and there are contradictions mocking each other. … Continue reading Straightening loops
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com don't touchunforgottenbut broken vocal chordsmy voice is regeneratingold songs https://amanpan.com/2021/07/15/eugis-weekly-prompt-unforgotten-july-15-2021/
I summon you, Beasts of War! I struggled hard to convince I cried out from depths of my soul but nobody winced… Was it out of guilt or misplaced expectations Which I’ll never fulfil defiance invokes hatred works overtime to make my defences crumble, make me see red It does not happen Loops of conflict … Continue reading War
freedom of thought thought that scares you you spin stories of horror horror churning within you You - who feeds on sores sores unhealed - throbbing, hurting hurting with ignominy, blames blames that shamed shamed independent minds minds that dared to think think in different directions directions you don’t explore explore - only to hatch … Continue reading Loops
