New Year Resolutions .... by Deepa
Unsung odes
The living do not have a choice, but to cross the bridges in time. I do not know to what extent plant and animal life can foresee the future, but human beings possess this crucial toll of survival. It is the ability to forecast, project, dream, plan, visualize that keeps us going. In absence of … Continue reading Unsung odes
Threads that bind
It is a beautiful island. I’ve come here to write my book. The residents are nice enough to leave me alone. Till … there is a scare about an impending storm, and the island being flooded after that. The water is crossing the danger mark. People gather to devise a strategy, and get to know … Continue reading Threads that bind
Dear Santa
I slept with your picture under the pillow, and found some cash there in the morning. I believed that you exist. As I grew up, I learnt that you need an agent in this world – who places gifts under the pillow. I dream, and then, I have to go about hunting for that agent … Continue reading Dear Santa
Solstice moments
take a few moments to stop and reflect on my unending journeys do you make me what I am? -Benevolence of darkness Haikai Challenge #65
Legendary
Born in poverty, raised in adversity, she grew up amidst challenges. Her talent was grudgingly noticed, remained unacknowledged and never encouraged. She was expected to lead a mediocre life, try to excel at things she did not like, and be constantly berated for non-achievement. She tasted toxicity, survived it and learnt to hit back at … Continue reading Legendary
Bridge In Time
Grassy paths
destinations called hairy paths tickled my feet I realized grass has grown in years gone by I need to move - to reach there SoCS
I thought I conquered
I came, I saw, I thought I conquered life decided to go another way winds of change swept everything away goodwill I had - mercilessly squandered I ‘m honourable enough not to sway but- expressed intent stands dishonoured I came, I saw, I thought I conquered life decided to go another way Moments of realization … Continue reading I thought I conquered
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #67
A take on New Year’s Resolutions … by Indira
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #67
Welcome to the drift, as we sail into a new capsule of time!
This will be the last Challenge in 2018. The next one will appear in the first week of January 2019.
Photo Prompt
Goodbye 2018
end of the year
time again
as usual
to find excuses
what you
promised to yourself
but could not accomplish
end of the year
time again
as usual
to make
new resolutions
end of the year
time again
as usual
to
say
to bid
Adieu
to the old year
and
welcome
with open heart
and not to forget
party hard
in the
NEW YEAR
Wishing a very, happy, peaceful and prosperous 2019 to all my friends.
