Followers

well-crafted words sure have a way great oratory has power to sway followers are assets -she’s so proud engagement on content speaks loud Do they walk to move with her, or await a magic pill to find solutions in blue ether? journeys  can’t be static any movement can then become Pride of the attic https://dversepoets.com/2021/02/25/mtb-middles-turns/

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #174

Welcome back! PROMPT #174 @avogado6 on Twitter Image credit: @avogado6 on Twitter FOR NEWCOMERS 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. Technically, language too, is not a barrier, as we have posts in Hindi. But it … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #174

Navigating currents

“I’m moving out - to live independently.” “A heavy silence hung in the air.” “Well, I cannot stop you from doing so. But I guess you have luxuries in this house, you won’t be able to afford on your own, just yet.” “Sure, but I have no freedom. I want to launch my own startup, … Continue reading Navigating currents

Contrived

“Is this Gloria Smith the same girl from your class, who migrated to England?” “The face looks familiar, but yet, I’m not sure.” “The red hair are as you described it.” “Well, colours of memory changed with the advent of hair colour. Eyes and hair all look contrived now.” https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/02/25/tale-weaver-316-25-february-the-red-hair-girl/

Rodeo

“We extend full support to our beloved leader. The nefarious strategies of the opposition party have been exposed. “You know that, because it is what the media tells you, and no one is talking about strategies of the ruling party. You will gain deep insights on proverbs such as ‘Offense is the best defense’, ‘ … Continue reading Rodeo

Reality Bytes

"Your marriage was hyped as the most romantic one of the decade. The news about a separation comes as a shock to your followers." "Well, day-to-day life in the countryside isn't as romantic as it appears to be. Every day was about 'being all dressed and nowhere to go." "So, the glamour world gets a … Continue reading Reality Bytes

Paradoxes

Prompt words I am the bud and the blossom, I am the late-falling leaf (Credit: The Paradox by Paul Dunbar) soul encased in fragile bodies part of the universal force A body made of elements construed to be stardust I belong to earth, yet dream of skies the mind is a bird which high-flies I … Continue reading Paradoxes

Waves

rising tides catapult desires, hit the shore, write stories in sand, get wiped off reinvent many times in hazy clouds, pour again to meet oceans perspectives make them strong -to be scattered by ships yet propel those in desired directions https://onewomansquest.org/2021/02/22/vjs-weekly-challenge-waves/

You made a choice

Remember you said ‘dictatorship is good - to meet a goal’. You made a choice in that moment - to be walked upon, to become irrelevant, to write someone else’s story, to fulfil someone else’s dream. You chose to surrender your voice. The underlying desire was to trample on people you abhor, but you were … Continue reading You made a choice