Life Always Wins
On learning myself
For the dverse prompt, a couple of stanzas in the style of the Rubaiyat.
What did I dream before the words took hold
Before the sun, the moon, the stars grew old?
I squandered time, knew little of its worth,
Beneath soft nights of silver, days of gold.
The hand, the heart that guide the words to birth
Have grown in strength, an oak tree’s mighty girth,
Your face before me lighting day and night,
I learn to write the beauty of our earth.
Why?
Years turning to decades and then centuries pages of fluttering calendars captured in devices entrenched in our lives Yet The essence of time Elusive, controversial a subject of intense discussion Yardsticks devised to measure and control time look back at their evolution in time Youthful internet sprinting along to overtake yeasting wisdom … Continue reading Why?
Socialite
Unmoved
His smile was like some kind of magic. It reminded me of Linda Goodman’s description of a particular zodiac sign. They just have to say, ‘Pass the pickles please’ with a smile, and the pickle-passer is soon palpitating with interest. Anyway, I’ve learnt to decipher the intentions of people now. Smiles and words need to … Continue reading Unmoved
I vs time
A well-crafted Retourne…
life’s a blank piece of paper
on which we write a story.
was delighted – I, the author
life’s a blank piece of paper!
but time’s a strange editor
turned my fairy tale gory
life’s a blank piece of paper
on which we write a story?
In response toReena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 34
Holiday Resorts
The lantern fish was holding a seminar for other species. “The bottom of the ocean has a temperature of minus 28 degree Fahrenheit, and you need to learn to survive it. We teach you another sport – use your lower pectoral fins as legs to walk on the bottom of the ocean, and explore it … Continue reading Holiday Resorts
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 34
We are coming back to the use of metaphor to describe a concept or life, this week. John Elton’s “A Candle in the Wind” has been immortalized for posterity. There is another interesting poem by William Blake, where he philosophizes on life, on seeing a fly. Have you ever been inspired to think of a … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 34
Mundane Matters
She had managed the actor’s life for a decade, and was known to be his beau. His journey with her spanned the distance from a struggling newcomer in the entertainment industry to an established star. She was the creative director of his company, and managed all mundane matters from the shoots to his personal life. … Continue reading Mundane Matters
Unbroken
I know my destination, the distance to be covered and the velocity needed. An unexpected hurdle in the path throws me helter-skelter, looking for support in all directions. There will be something or someone, known or unknown, to help. In the process, I spread myself thin to explore surroundings, and notice whatever would normally have … Continue reading Unbroken
