The storm failed to show up, as people waited with bated breath for the predictions to come true. “No one can tell these days, neither the weather office nor astrologers. Weather moves at its own pace…”muttered people with heavy breath, as they prepared to show up at work. A holiday had been declared by local … Continue reading Awaiting the storm
He failed again … and she rejoiced. She gyrated on one foot in a celebratory jig, and froze in shock. Her nemesis was standing right behind her. “So you thought I’d given up?” “You don’t stand to gain by doing that.” “Well, I must give you credit for that. You have developed a great perception … Continue reading Victory
I count time to face Death once again look at it in the eye silently with unseen strength I’m not doomed I muddled through life uncoached unprepared but I will own Death with sharp precision there it comes with hope of resurrection and redemption (44 words) Quadrille #56 at MLMM
I am yours, said God I stared unbelievingly the apparitions challenging my personal truths were allowed to let go Colleen's Weekly Tanka #Tuesday Poetry Prompt Challenge In other words, unbelievable at Patricia's Place
I “Two dead bodies found strapped to chairs in the sea……” screamed the news headlines. Was it a suicide or murder? Why should anyone be there on chairs? And why couldn’t they escape before the high tide? The idiots were testing a new device they had invented. It was supposed to lift them higher, as … Continue reading Who?
“Hey! This little fella appears to be working hard with you.” “We saved him once from a conflagration, and he’s been our ally since then.” “I wish humans showed the same gratitude, as these four legged creatures do….” (215 characters) Twittering Tales #83
Hey everyone! The ‘Tetractys’ is a poetic form consisting of at least 5 lines, with a syllable breakdown of 1/2/3/4/10 syllables (a total of 20 syllables). Hope you enjoy!
Clouds
So free
Float across
The morning sky;
And we, burdened souls, don’t even look up.
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getting out to meet and greet sales pitch ready, tie knotted neat for the mirage of networking. toughest task is executing I see my boss abusing me, cold eyes with concealed glee a maniac born, one in a zillion. I wipe out thoughts of rebellion driven by fear, chasing success whimsical rotation on … Continue reading Corporate Dance
Quietly, she completed the household tasks, before calling it a day. Unrest prevailed in her mind, as she thought about the requirement of employees in a local NGO. Ira was never seen as a particularly intelligent person. Ennui had ruled life, after her marriage to a rich landlord, three children and an apparently cushy existence. … Continue reading End of Hibernation
