It is the most difficult part of life - watching you unwind after a day that was not spent with me, knowing fully well that decisions taken during the day impact my life. My strength is being a mute witness to everything that transpires in your most intimate moments - in your mind, on your … Continue reading Behind the scenes
Jennifer Pendergast
Sunday midnight, the night-train leaves the station.
Only two passengers; the Sleep-Eater and me.
By journey’s end, the ‘things I shouldn’t have done’ chest will have been prised open, its contents strewn across the carriage.
The ‘people I used to know’ gallery will have been studied to guilt-laden exhaustion, the ‘worrying symptoms’ and ‘don’t forget’ catalogues extensively refurbished.
Arriving at dawn, quivering with fatigue, I’ll alight to face the week ahead whilst the Sleep-Eater remains on board, hands folded across his swollen belly, belching contentedly.
He probably won’t be travelling Monday night, I’ll be drop-dead exhausted, but Tuesday’s lookin’ good.
A re-tread this week from 5 years ago but as appropriate today as it’s always been, for me at least. Thanks to Rochelle, the driver of the Friday Fictioneer train, for all that she does to keep us on track.
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA “The kids love playing here, but I’m afraid these wagons will become a criminal den. Need to be moved outta here.” "These wagons are part of history - some legendary movies have been shot in these.” “Really? Where are those actors who starred in the movies and shot their action scenes? Does … Continue reading Moving
windows gradually lighting up they are back home…. Once again I wish I knew what happened in their lives during the day the darkness in other windows stops me from getting voyeuristic I don’t know what fires their minds I don’t know how do I touch their lives I shed all misconceptions of helping people … Continue reading Target markets
From my window at the top of the hill
I observe the once vibrant city
whose streets were ruled by Wisdom
She gathered her people
and gave them counsel
until they sought their own wisdom
She was like a tree of life in the city
Her arms filled with gifts of long life
and riches
until they sought their own wisdom
Now, the desolate streets are ruled
by poverty and anarchy
while transgressions abound
Fear is free to slither in and out
of rebellious minds
…paralysing dreams and potential
Until at the climax of their torment…
they beg for Wisdom once more
© Vivian Zems
Dverse Poets Pub– Window
Skyloverwordlist– transgress, rebel, climax
I make you aware of subconscious apathy as you deny me something once again, and … I rebel https://colleenchesebro.com/2020/08/04/colleens-2020-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-189-poetschoice/
It is another day. The Sun rises and travels through the Sky. I wanna touch and feel the horizon, but there are some secrets Nature does not reveal. It is another year, another season. Skies turn a dark gray, as the landscape greens and it pours. There are certain treasures nature does not conceal. Pages … Continue reading Another day
adventures galore call me once more it’s not safe out there Mom says, with due care Not just love her, but adore Yet I need to explore I like how she rears as she smoothens my hair A risk-taker at the core I’ll jump through the door rough and tumble of life awaits there is … Continue reading Growing up
scribbled fragments of a divided conscience A struggle to protect life while lamenting its worthlessness sermons to propagate selflessness books eulogise virtue of selfishness I want to do what my heart desires but do my duties without knowing relevance of the acts Subconscious - A confused, chaotic place makes each step painful unlike robots with … Continue reading Fragmented
Change ….. by Len
Change is inevitable in life as we restless humans constantly prowl the planet for value and meaning to justify our fragile existence. Old gods give way to new gods, old structures to new structures, old idea to modern ideas and society continues to take shape based on our current vogue of thinking. In 1895 Freud’s development of free association gave rise to new trends in our thought process and a series of twelve papers he published between 1914-1918 caused wide ranging speculations about cultural, social, artistic, religious and anthropological phenomena. This early 20th century enlightenment had a wide ranging influence on some artists who envisioned their creations with new eyes. One of these new forms of expression was cubism.
Cubism is an art form originating in Paris between 1907-1914 and best exemplified by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. Cubism sought to…
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