Birthday

a few more marks left on the world a few more lessons learnt a few more breaths spent   I cannot assess the exact impact -parameters being frequently redefined   another year another cake another birthday I celebrate life…. https://amanpan.com/2019/06/17/brewnspew-cafe-june-17-2019-%f0%9f%a5%82happy-birthday-to-me%f0%9f%8e%82/

Re-directed

Why should I fret  over a life that did not happen, lost battles, well-meaning initiatives not supported by amoral power?   I cannot stop values being redefined, the world realigning to laws of the jungle….   I will change course and find peace In solitude -Redirected https://dversepoets.com/2019/06/17/quadrille-82-fretboard-of-poetry/

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #90

Compromise — a point of view by Indira.

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #90

PROMPT FOR THIS WEEK

The word ‘compromise’ is just a theme. It need not appear in the piece. There is no harm if it does appear, or a synonym. The choice is yours.

मौत ने पूछा

ज़िंदगी एक छलावा है
एक झूट है
हर दिन हर पल तुम्हारा साथ छोड़ती जाती है
फिर भी तुम उसे प्यार करते हो
मैं एक सच्चाई हूँ अंत तक तुम्हारा साथ निभाती हूँ
पर फिर भी तुम मुझसे नफरत करते हो
मुझसे डरते हो
मुझसे समझौता कर लो
फिर कोई डर  तुम्हें  डरा न पायेगा
मैंने कहा माना
तुम सत्य हो शाश्वत हो
अनिवार्य हो
पर तुमसे कैसे समझौता करलूं
तुम्हारी टाइमिंग  बहुत गलत होती है
तुम गलत समय पर गलत लोगों को ले जाती हो
और गलत समय पर गलत तरीके से आती हो
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sometimes we look back
thinking
what if we hadn’t
made the compromises
 life would have been different…

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Trap

“I’ve done this so often in childhood. There used to be some pretty interesting sights on the other side. I managed to find cash once.” “Well, you’re not the same size anymore.” “Please help.” “I’m calling the police first. I dropped my wallet there. Curiosity kills the cat.” https://katmyrman.com/2019/06/18/twittering-tales-141-18-june-2019/

On the Lake

On the Lake ….. by VJ Knutson

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Mist precedes morning light
rises off summer warmed lake
the loon’s call floating on a breeze –
forever a cherished slice of life.

(For Reena’s Exploration Challenge, Ragtag Community’s: breeze, and Fandango’s One Word Challenge: mist.  Image from personal collection.)

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Home Delivery Service

He started his professional life as a postman. The village he lived in did not offer many career options, and he was sure he did not want to be a farmer. He enjoyed the hopeful glances cast in his direction, as people awaited letters from their loved ones. Gradually, he saw the looks turn to … Continue reading Home Delivery Service

Midsummer

reflecting on past moments flown by – I find peace -wait for long dark hours https://frankjtassone.com/2019/06/15/haikai-challenge-90-6-15-19-midsummer-manastu-midwinter-mafuyu-haiku-senryu-haibun-tanka-haiga-renga/