Balance

"I'm sorry I couldn't keep up the momentum, and it collapsed." "No worries ...Balance is a two-way street and your other half was not co-operating." She knew it long back. Only the divorce lawyer had to know and do the needful. https://only100words.xyz/2021/07/08/three-line-tales-284/

Life in a glass bowl

“I admire the conviction you have in yourself, Vivian, like how you just keep going, not taking cognisance of obstacles placed in your path. May I ask what is the source of that strength?” “I did not know till a hypnotherapy session brought back a memory, where I’d picked up a chit from a blue … Continue reading Life in a glass bowl

Tanka Prose

This is a 'tanka prose' created by the 'Found Poetry' method from my own piece Monsters I continue to be the monster in their stories…. There might be a day when one of them is in trouble. If I sense that, and am capable of helping out, I offer a hand silently. To accept or … Continue reading Tanka Prose

Pulled back

Look there -someone who camesomeone did not drive backjammed wheels refused to start again-frozenmachine, luggage yet unloadedby strange stares and strange talessouls in the icepull back https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/07/05/what-do-you-see-89-july-5-2021/

Language as a Service

“Can’t take it any more. I’m at the end of my tether.” “Hmmm.. they are not backing it up with dollars, but their assets which include loans. Not trustworthy, for sure…" “Who?” “Those who spoke about stability in a volatile world…. Bitcoin, Dogecoin are riding the Musk bandwagon. Would you consider Ethereum or Cardano?” I’m … Continue reading Language as a Service

Time traveller

The black and white picture set a furore amongst believers in time travel. One of the people in the crowd is holding a mobile phone in the last century. Was he a visitor from the future? How come he was not identified as an alien, and continued to talk on the phone in the crowd? … Continue reading Time traveller

Monsters

I am the monster of every story. Do you see the Devil in me? Maybe you do, with the lenses you wear and the indoctrination you carry. I am a free soul, who does not accept suggestions, and does what keeps me happy. Sounds monstrous? Isn’t it? How can someone be so isolated? I guess … Continue reading Monsters

Hidden clues

She enjoyed looking at the crestfallen faces of the search squad, who had come for a major clue to the murder mystery. "I did not expect a party to be happening in this empty house." She distinctly heard the most irate man say. And why not? A cat has nine lives, and this was only … Continue reading Hidden clues

Shift

“People come into your life for a reason or a season….” She was reading this poem for the 46th time, yet not finding answers to her silent question, addressed to the Universe and the energies which manifested it in the real world. How could any person or situation change so drastically, defying all rules of … Continue reading Shift

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #188

PROMPT #188 The word prompt for today is DEVIL This video may provide additional inspiration. https://aeon.co/videos/the-devils-you-know-how-satan-became-a-versatile-stand-in-for-all-manner-of-evil There is no restriction on length 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #188