waves crash against the shore bubbles burst A child laughs and I know how far does optimism go? https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2020/08/20/reenas-exploration-challenge-149/ Image credit: Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash
How far?
Night of horror
It was a night to remember, much more than a campfire in the countryside. Our friend’s father had ensured a full-on traditional celebration for her birthday party. I don’t know how banned drugs made an appearance, and soon the party was going from whacky to wild to uncontrollable. And then, the unspeakable crime happened. The … Continue reading Night of horror
Going back
“Haven’t we done this before?” The look in her eyes was defiant. “What? Driving me round the bend?” “Why doesn’t the message go through your thick head that you cannot dominate or manipulate me?” “Is that the way you talk to your father?” “Well… you know better.” His entire life floated in front of his … Continue reading Going back
Forward Movement
It was their first performance, and life would never be the same again. She did the Power Pose, Bhramari Pranayam (yogic method to clarify thought) and a quick reverse reading to forget all that had gone by, before she delivered her best on stage. It was not easy to forget all that she had left … Continue reading Forward Movement
Selling pain
Her autobiography is being published long after the star is dead. Somehow, she could not muster the courage to expose her wounds to the world. Celebrityhood imposes certain expectations - of always looking flawless, born privileged and made of stardust. She was made of blazing sun rays, not stardust. The fire had burnt non-stop to … Continue reading Selling pain
Medium
There is a peculiar Indian term "wheatish complexion" used for medium skin tones. This poem is about a father's hopes for his bright daughter, who does not rank high on the 'light skin' scales. Her smiles lovelier than flowers in full bloom brighten my day more than the sun her almond eyes twinkle with mirth, … Continue reading Medium
MONEY NIRVANA
7 MONEY LESSONS FROM THE PANDEMIC Experts say if there is a silver lining to the dark #coronavirus cloud, it is that the Earth is healing. I say we were living driven lives without knowing where we were going. We are finally in control, because we know where we are. Good, bad or average .... this is … Continue reading MONEY NIRVANA
Moods
strength dissipates- asemotional maps capturemind territoryI'll rule the world once againIt will be another day.... https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/08/25/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-192-themeprompt/
Believe me :)
believe me or not every cat has her day Everyday…. https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/08/25/photo-challenge-329/
Pull Back
life pulls back-transitioning toimposed waysof livingain't easy - the core of mehas not changed - just this 😦 https://amanpan.com/2020/08/24/eugis-weekly-prompt-transition-august-24-2020/
