“These are not weeds, but garlands woven by time on your existence." It is my tenth day in the seniors’ home. I’m doing a survey for my thesis on speed of social change. I gather distilled wisdom, but the context has changed. They are unable to build a relevance for themselves in new frameworks. I … Continue reading Mechanics
Photo by Darren Lawrence on Pexels.com CIDORMA = CINQUAIN + SHADORMA Am Ithe brave personyou make me out to beI had no option to turn back-I walkedtill my feet ached with a parched throatsurvival drove me therewhere you found me...Soldiers!I salutegenerosityyou saved measked questionsgave me credit fordiscovering oasis https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2021/06/29/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-232-specificform/
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Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com I inked a deal with myself, and then let it all flow. It had the warmth of tears, and coldness of regret. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/06/26/weekend-writing-prompt-215-ink/
The profession of astrology has taken a lot of brickbats in the recent past, for their failure to predict the pandemic. As usual, claims and counterclaims continue to crowd discussion space. Many astrologers shy away from predicting death, even if they see it. Some have learnt to put it in a positive or more acceptable … Continue reading Perception and perspectives
Photo by Timi Keszthelyi on Pexels.com My morning starts with chirping of birds on the ledge. They keep communicating, while gorging on biscuit crumbs. At times, they fly away suddenly as my cat, Rainbow barges into the room. One of the lovebirds is quite bold. She continues to demand fearlessly, about six inches away from … Continue reading Chirpy Mornings
Photo by Mauru00edcio Mascaro on Pexels.com happinessis what I look for-but can't find-maybe Idon't know what it's like-show me a pure form somewhere https://amanpan.com/2021/06/24/eugis-weekly-prompt-happiness-june-24-2021/
Welcome back! I came across a heart-wrenching picture of a drawing by a 4-year old, whose father is battling lung failure due to Covid in hospital. When asked what was it she had drawn, she said “Corona, Corona …. Everywhere Corona.” The entire family was infected, but all others have recovered. Then, I see people … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #187
The lost look in her eyes belied the steely resolve in her mind. A show of vulnerability sometimes weakens the enemy’s defences. She is only getting a grip on the nature of the problem, before she chalks out a plan of action. https://only100words.xyz/2021/06/24/three-line-tales-282/
The patriarch of the house has passed away, but there are just three people in attendance at the funeral. His children could not make it for the last rites, since flights are not operational between the countries where they reside. The eldest son is shedding a silent tear, as he watches the funeral on Zoom. … Continue reading Connectedness
