Gaslighting

I don’t mind being called the Rebel of the Century or a cynic or spoilsport.  But whenever someone who is in power or an aspirant to power highlights a story, I look in other directions. What are they trying to conceal, or divert attention from?  “You fall victim to people’s stories ….” is an oft-repeated … Continue reading Gaslighting

1984

the year came and passedsilentlynothing untoward happenedbut it raked up memoriesof a novelist who paintedstories of horroron walls of non-existent cities Halloween looks like child’s playAll the moreWhen AI makes inroadssurpassing imaginationof a dead novelist Did he redefine controlinspire the maniacsto unleash terrorcloaked as technology? His words still play heavyOn mindsAs sequels are writtenBook publishedIn … Continue reading 1984

Dark skies, bloody ground

soldiers' bootstear silence of tombsa child criesbids goodbyeto season of fear; can't hearwinter's neighbor sigh Kigo - Winter's Neighbour Tanka Tuesday

Undaunted

window of hopeleading to a roomwhere spring livesundaunted by fallwhere inmates knowthey will recreatewhatever is lost temple of confidenceleading to godswho make you look upno heads bowed downhands that stretchto pluck the stars Quadrille at dVerse Photo Challenge at MLMM

Ghostly, not ghastly

Hey, thereI’m with youWhoever you areWherever you goWhatever you do Let’s walk together on this Earthtill we find other dimensionsand then decidewho wants to go where till then,just celebrate existencetogether.... What Do You See?

Summer’s Dreams

What does summer dream about?When the days are long and hotAnd the nights are short and coolDoes it dream of winter's chillOr of spring's refreshing thrill? Does it dream of autumn's huesOr of snowflakes' gentle kissDoes it dream of rainy daysOr of clouds that drift away? Does it dream of ocean wavesOr of mountains' lofty … Continue reading Summer’s Dreams