Loggerheads

You let me down, when I’d trusted you for life. I can see the pain in your insanity. You could not handle rejection. But you overlooked the fact that I have a right to live my life my way. A relationship does not mean surrender of individual rights. There was nothing to stop you from … Continue reading Loggerheads

Dumb-founded

All she knew about this celebrity guest was the note sent by his personal assistant, and a few news clips. She pulled out a picture of his, and pasted another face on it.  “Glad to meet you, Sir! Hope you enjoy our hospitality.” Her tenacity and tolerance for tantrums was well-known, but this time around, … Continue reading Dumb-founded

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #168

Welcome back! Complexity is a lot like freedom - everybody knows what it is, but cannot tell. The author of this quote was not talking of writers and  poets. For they sure can tell. PROMPT #168 Well, there are more terms and conditions in this prompt than any other episode of the Exploration Challenge. Enjoy … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #168

Recognise me?

you found me  somewhere there amidst the noise of meetings a silent protest -unregistered while you tackled your inner noise you preached patience castigated callowness lack of experience I dwindled away I’m the wild iris I grew by myself In forests - abandoned, alone with a strength of purpose gathering all  that you lost In … Continue reading Recognise me?

Venomously yours

Credit: Insider "Masked faces do not prevent loose lips from causing havoc." "Glad to know you recognise muffled voices...." "Your sarcasm is endless. But I’m glad to let you know it has not dented my reputation and plans in any way." "Watch out for what hits you tomorrow. I suggest you unzip your eyes, before … Continue reading Venomously yours

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #167

Welcome to much-awaited 2021! Wish you all a very Happy New Year, brimming with creativity and more freedom than you had in the year that passed away! +1 is always good. 2020+1 seems better. I hope we are able to say Thank You, 2021 — You were the best. Well, we go ahead with the … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #167

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #166

Reena's Exploration Challenge #166 Welcome to the last Exploration Challenge of 2020! Yes, we will take a two week break, while your creativity flows in directions other than blogging. PROMPT #166 I’m employing a reverse strategy for the last prompt in this year. Here are two short pieces for the prompt. inkblots mutate to form … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #166

Entangled

pulled bydark memoriespushed by dreams, parts of meride ahead - I disentanglemyself https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2020/12/15/weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-203-ekphrastic-photoprompt-2/