stories I grew with stories I did not write But he was always different…. I envied him at the core yet feared him in daylight mermaids in his fish tank came alive at midnight How I wanted - to be there, but something stopped me from indulging in voyeuristic delights https://dversepoets.com/2020/06/23/poetics-sounding-the-siren/
Self-worth
Self worth by Aishwarya
The value of what one holds to self, self-worth, is truly an underrated virtue.In times when things go astray, when none seem to have belief in us, even a tiny ounce of self-worth comes as a blessing in disguise.
Having self-worth and exuding confidence doesn’t necessarily mean that one is being proud or selfish. It’s a positive belief that reiterates hidden capabilities, confidence, of a person.
When one doesn’t believe in oneself, even the simplest of tasks seems difficult, humungous and unachievable. A feeling of despair and doubt sets in.
Self-worth is an experience, never imprison it, liberate it. A load of good it would be for self as well as for others. Radiate self-worth, spread positivity.It’s unto each and every one of us to bring out our best. No one has a higher vested interest in yourself than you.
Captive, without cause,
Scared, a parrot in a cage,
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Breezy
delicate fragrancepervades warm air in gardensexperience liferegenerating itselfon well-trodden green pathways https://amanpan.com/2020/06/22/eugis-weekly-prompt-summer-june-22-2020/
Alienation
temptations to step ahead and just crush them under boots abound who has the back of autumn leaves discarded by trees alienated from natural habitat migrants travel in hordes risking life and health to reach home the leaves had once provided shade these hands built infrastructure you live and breathe in if you feel the … Continue reading Alienation
Magnifiers
Videographers are all over the office, asking people to smile and flash V signs. Some smiles are pretty strained, as they look up from the desk, interrupting a time-bound assignment. New projects bring people, and old faces might not be there to cheer in the next round. The team moves to the CEOs secretary, and … Continue reading Magnifiers
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #84
Indira’s take on Exploration challenge #84
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #84
Well… we have crossed the pleasant ambiance of spring and walked into a sultry summer in this part of the world. So guys, warm up to new ideas in Week 84. I see this space as one for collective evolution.
PROMPT
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #84
don’t let the ego
hold you from breaking the ice
the timely mending
can save the relationship
wait not for the second chance
Eclipsed world
“This is where I wanted to be. This is what I’ve dreamt of all these years, while perfecting my skills.” The voice was loud, but the winds did not carry it ahead. There appeared to be an invisible block around the castle. Maybe the winds had decided to stay away from happenings in the castle. … Continue reading Eclipsed world
sadness
Sadness …. by mindfills
Bartering with time
belongings for longings
my unabashed soul
Foolishly clutching
its crepuscular cravings
in last bag of hope
Give it up soul, don’t you know
sadness is just homeless love
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Mindfills for MindLoveMisery’s – Dark night of the soul & imagism – Frank Tassone d’Verse
Juneteenth
Juneteenth …. by VJ Knutson
How many years
slavery raping rights
before laws catch up?
How many years
fears and prejudices persist
until humanity catches up?
(For Reena’s Exploration Challenge:Juneteenth. Image mine.)
Juneteenth 2020
Juneteenth …. by Susi Bocks
a celebration to end slavery
and yet
the shackles remained
white hearts in fear
with attitudes of evil
jim crow laws
lynchings
no coloreds allowed, whites only
separate but equal
mass incarceration
systemic racism
police brutality
four hundred years as kept
one hundred fifty years lied to
is 2020 the year a promise realized
freedom a reality for the minority
so cruelly enslaved in various ways
will prejudices finally be put aside
will we finally be humane?
