Outcome

Off and on, I was warned about the repercussions of being a free spirit. They label my natural state of being as rebellious, uncaring, un-emotional or whatever term they devise on the spur of the moment. I learnt soon enough that the problem is same on both sides - discomfort with not being in control. … Continue reading Outcome

Re-emergence

sets of words - ring hollow with no meaning I break them, put those together again my story peeps through the page - amazing I wonder how long will bonhomie last I've seen friends change, goodwill slip away fast she said it again, with envy gleaming she's an old friend, so I just let it … Continue reading Re-emergence

Waiting

“You need to paint the opponents black.” “How?” “Total media control. Show only what helps us.” “People will see through it.” “They might, but they will not speak. They are waiting to be beguiled. Because the truth is uncomfortable. They will have to seek other options, which they do not have.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/01/30/weekend-writing-prompt-194-beguile/

Mistaken identity

“Leave me alone,” she snapped, juking around him on the sidewalk and hurrying away with a quick clack of heels. “I know who has sent you. Stay away from me.” She hissed. “Wait, you are getting it all wrong….” said Altaf. Aaarrrghhhh… She was lying in a heap on the sidewalk, and he was helping … Continue reading Mistaken identity

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #170

Reena's Exploration Challenge #170 Welcome to yet another week! I don't see the scenario changing as expected. I see faint glimmers of hope, not the bright sun. Will 2021 be another transitional year, or a pathbreaking year? Let's go off at a tangent, and conquer ---- our mindsets, if nothing else. Control the controllable! PROMPT … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #170

Drowned thoughts

Alphabets retained in memory as images, put together as words and sentences convey a meaning and conjure different images.  Punctuation is derived to save me from drowning in a sea of words, but the human mind does not stop being ingenious.  We turned full circle and returned to images …er, emojis. I dream of myself … Continue reading Drowned thoughts

Unboxed

You fling it open for the first time/but I’m gone A box that held my dreams A box that was my vision board A box of changing aspirations A box that captured transitions You fling it open with suspicion/ but relax It shows flowing water It shows many versions It shows evolution of spirit It … Continue reading Unboxed

Factions

Factions -undermined divided manipulation conspiracy Factions -rhetoric overblown Blame games reign aspersions cast on national news channels Factions -provoked challenged forced to react then banned Factions  -cursed to remain where they are while others take charge with a smirk https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/01/23/weekend-writing-prompt-193-faction/

Restoration

moments immortalised in bubbles reminders of expansion yet diluted at the borders essence retained relevance lost In motion pale shadows look back  at original in hope of  restoration https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/01/22/up-where-we-belong-challenge-174/