I clearly see the reflection of outdoor greenery on the television screen, but can’t see her. Her handbag lies open on the couch. Where is she? Am I turning voyeuristic? Yes, but into people’s minds. I want to see if she turns towards the books or the long-stemmed giant red rose. The last three visitors … Continue reading Inclusion
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The Boxes …..by moonduswriter
Here’s the prompt from the talented Reena Saxena @ xploration challenge
“I have untapped abilities waiting to be discovered.”
If you find it complex, you can use Layers as a theme for your piece.
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It was a journey that I look back upon and wish I had never begun. There are many layers to this journey. Too many…
It began with a wonderful life with an intelligent, witty, charming partner. I couldn’t have asked for more enjoyment. We shared many of the same interests: poetry, writing, going on adventures and playing games.
I wish now (for his sake) that I had never ever had a curiosity for boxes but I always had. There is something about lifting the top of a box if only to peek inside the corner. Boxes seemed potentially to hold treasure.
My interest in boxes is now a curse but I’m slightly ahead of this…
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“Life is about giving, irrespective of your own needs”. My revered grandmother kept repeating this. I follow her advice in taking care of the drug addicts, unemployed and other needy members in the family. Nevertheless, they continue to be a nuisance with their behavior. Nor did I realize that my need for approval drives me … Continue reading Giving
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Motherhood ….by Jane Aguiar
The lessons of motherhood
were never learned
before becoming a mother.
After becoming a mother,
I suddenly realised
the pattern of motherhood.
I understood
when she was crying
with hunger
and when she was crying
with stomach ache.
As a child she realized
that the person
who feeds her is hers
and every time she cries
the same person comes
and feeds her
giving love and affection.
Now, as she grows older,
she learns to control her emotions.
She hides her tensions.
Now, it’s my turn.
I have to change the relation.
I have to be her friend,
so that her life would be open to me
as a book and so I think,
“I have untapped abilities, waiting to be discovered.”
Musky scented white
spring’s lily of the valley
blessed motherhood
©️ Jane Aguiar
Pic Credit:Longfield Gardens
Written in response to:
Tankatuesday-weekly -poetry-challenge
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Last time I think I told you
How I had locked up my past
I guess I didn’t think it through
For the solution didn’t last
It did a lot of antics
To come out of its cell
I resisted all its tricks
But it didn’t turn out very well
It stressed me more and more
To have it kicking my head
So I had to open the door
Before it drove me mad
Then I thought it was easy
To just let it out of my head
Why keep it in rent-free?
I could do better instead
So this time it was I
The one with the final kick
Waved a last goodbye
No more dirty trick
Now it is safe I’m sure
No more agony and dread
A perfect resolution
Tranquility in my head
“I don’t remember when you made the first choice in life. But you were always adamant about what you wanted. Today, I’m proud of my daughter who has chosen adoption, just to transfer the value system to another girl.” The impromptu speech from my mother attracts resounding applause.
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