I watched my child grow bolder, as he tackled small challenges in life. He could walk a few steps without support, and then hold a glass in his tiny, but steady fingers. I see him pushing the boulder up the hill, and my heart goes out to him. But he has grown up now, and … Continue reading A parent grows up
Empathy
Wear my heart on sleeve
Honesty
Generous
What comes around, comes around
I’m me, no pretence
Be curious
Follow gut instinct
Travelling
My career
All experience, good or bad
Learning the lessons
My future?
Him Indoors always
Together
We’ll make it
With son and wife plus my Mum
Challenges we take
Simple things
Happy and content
See the world
Experience
Life is good and wonderful
Counting my blessing
(c) ladyleemanila 2017
For: Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 14, Shadorma November: 24 of 30
inking desires fantasies unfulfilled wishes or commemorating golden moments thoughts spilling out assuming crazy forms expressions I can’t use in conversations or social interactions words infusing spirit adding flavor to my day giving a high writing will always be be a pleasure without guilt. #SoCS
Celebrating the Thanksgiving soirit ....
fragility of waves corroding stone the venom generated with each dispersion in the vastness of mixed waters. life being nurtured in the underbelly of polluted waters and helpless shores peeps through to regenerate faith gods and anti-gods man the gates to incarcerate soul and spirit and yet creation outsmarts destruction. #writephoto
I ride through the sunset in a golden glow, smashing self-imposed frameworks. Life is only a transition, with no beginning or end. The call of voices from the future and new dimensions is irresistible. Three Line Tales #Week 95
“Have ten?” “Yeah, maybe … kind of twenty. Depends on how you count.” “I don’t need to count. I need only five.” “I might need ten plus two. And yours are not needed.” “Why two more?” “Larger and stronger ones, for support.” “And what will you achieve with those?” “A dead body.” Karen’s voice was … Continue reading Keep Counting
Below them, the dark streets beckoned with crimson light Scarlet desires ignoring dark exploitation for a brief moment before the stars stop twinkling and hope disappears into oblivion. Vultures swoop to nibble on dead meat their dreams buried in purple netherlands where flashes of desire intoxicated power descend to the depth of spent … Continue reading First Line Friday
She moved around doing the chores stoically. The house was haunted by screaming spirits and vile curses, but the master remained unmoved. She could swear that she saw blood dripping from a bag in the safe deposit vault. “What makes you stay in this eerie place?” “The ambition of getting my pound of flesh”, she … Continue reading No Mean Feat
Welcome to Week 14! The Thanksgiving Season compels us to think of the blessings in our life. The whole idea is to focus on the positive. The SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations and Results) analysis is the other side of SWOT, where we eliminate the negatives altogether, and focus on what can be done. Let us expand … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 14
