Reena’s Exploration Challenge #140

Welcome back to the Exploration Challenge! PROMPT 140 The theme for this week is Juneteenth Going by the dictionary, it is “a holiday celebrated on 19 June to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US.” I would take it ahead to celebrate emancipation or liberation of any kind - physical, mental, emotional or … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #140

Exploration #writephoto

darkest of living forms symbolise hope, optimism, strength cut through stormy winds explore cloudy depths enjoy the float come back to earth for a simple meal I train my mind to be a raven explore different worlds Be enriched by experience Explore different dimensions yet remain rooted to ground reality https://scvincent.com/2020/06/18/thursday-photo-prompt-soar-writephoto/

Stories in quarantine

Is the “new normal” really new?  The ideas and lifestyles have all existed before, maybe for a minority.  Conservative Indians are screaming from the rooftops, that leaving footwear outside, washing before eating and following certain rules in the kitchen have been a part of our culture for long, but we had given it up for … Continue reading Stories in quarantine

Strength

The handsome hunk aspires to be a model, and find a ticket to Bollywood from the ramp. He sweats it out in the gym, and sends messages to at least ten model co-ordinators and casting directors every day. He gets the break he always dreamt of, goes on to become an actor and earns accolades … Continue reading Strength

Ticket to individuality

I can’t recall how many tickets have I trashed - travel, entry tickets to events, lottery tickets, coupons. Doctors in the family often referred to certain occurrences or reports as ‘tickets to heaven”. The words that play heavily and incessantly on my mind are “ticket to another world”. No, it is not about death. What … Continue reading Ticket to individuality

Walkathon

I wake up in sweat of indignation sleep in a perplexed state I don’t know why I’m not accepted though nobody says rejected In this field of thistle, I am the improbable A strange mind in a familiar face they extend gloved hands, but fail to connect acknowledge brilliance, but show no respect I know … Continue reading Walkathon

Not made for each other

“I don’t like the sight of dirty feet from the window. Never seen a glamorous pair of shoes.” “I’ll change the curtains. You keep shopping online.” “Deliveries to this small town are delayed.” “Find webinars or Netflix - anything to keep yourself occupied.” He knew it the relationship will not last long. It was only … Continue reading Not made for each other