Blogging Insights # 61 — Looking Back at 2020
Thanks, Goodbye
Did i want to see you sprouting a hero's wings You were born a villain - but changed stories with your unscheduled, unplanned flight we lived isolated, independent of all that was thought of as indispensable surprised by our inherent strength -explored creative fields, emerged artists painting bright new landscapes Thank you, Corona Goodbye! https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2020/12/29/tanka-tuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-209-last-challenge-of-2020/
Grown-up, am I? #FFFC
Grown-up, am I? shadows wanting control linger on in my space voices of disapproval ring on endlessly Grown-up, am I? castigating me in public spaces feeds their fragile egos not bothering about mine Grown-up, am I? leave them to their smallness, insecurities let them evolve at their own pace I shrug off and move on … Continue reading Grown-up, am I? #FFFC
Captain Cheer
only youdeserve to wear itspreading joybringing loveto cheerless lives -Yoube their reason to live for https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2020/12/28/what-do-you-see-62-december-28th-2020/
In the thick of it
Friends and relatives with no specific goals in life popped up. They were great human beings, and had stood by us through thick and thin, but lacked that vital ingredient for a sane existence - a purpose to live. Things got complicated, as they expected me to join in the so-called ‘fun’. Why are you … Continue reading In the thick of it
Is it real?
Is it Real ….. by Aishwarya
Pink Super moon, as seen on April 8th, 2020.
In response to this thought provoking poem :-
inkblots mutateto form pictures,alphabets,storiesI did not create ( Courtesy :- Reena's Exploration Challenge.)
Acknowledgements :- Thank you Reena Saxena for running the Reena’s Exploration Challenge #166. The challenge is to use the above poem as an inspiration for a photo. For rules please refer here. Thank you all for stopping by and reading.
Troglodyte
His candour surprises me. “How old are you?” “Twenty four. Does it matter?” “By this age, people have acquired a certain level of tact and diplomatic skills.” “You find me brutal, don’t you?” “Quite a troglodyte, by your expression …. I can’t think where to place you in the office.” “It’s not about me, it’s … Continue reading Troglodyte
Xmas Poem
I pack gifts In glittering stars with lots of love and some disdain… I wish they’d taken my thoughts afar given understanding as regular refrain I set the table in red, green go the flavours I hope they appreciate a multi-hued brain matching steps with them merry song and dance I dream of companions on … Continue reading Xmas Poem
We are not the same people
We are not the same people, you knowdays, weeks, months go by, with millions of breathsto each moment lived, I place a wreathWe may forget, but we reap what we sow days, weeks, months go by, with millions of breathsEtched on life - purify me like never beforeWe may forget, but we reap what we … Continue reading We are not the same people
As far as vision goes
“What is the time horizon you have in mind, for your investment?” “As short as memory, and as long as life…” “I am a financial planner, not a poet.” “You don’t have to be, but I need the flexibility.” “I will take it as the time you take to reach the age of 99.” “Horizons … Continue reading As far as vision goes
