Constructive Bias

Today, I started the day with this quote. Philosopher and writer Friedrich Nietzsche on the power of making a lot and choosing the best: "Artists have an interest in ... so-called inspirations; as if the idea of a work of art, of poetry, the fundamental thought of a philosophy shines down like a merciful light from heaven. … Continue reading Constructive Bias

Path-breakers

A handsome facewith headphonesoblivious of surroundingsscreen-distractedducking advicewith deaf-gear I see a pattern-breakerchanging structuresto fit into redefine identitiesrather than befire-baptized they'll change the worldthese tradition-shirkersI saluteall path-breakers MTB - get to know kennings

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #352

Welcome back! The mood was retro last week, but the present keeps pulling us back. PROMPT #352 Once again, we have a line prompt. "Halloween is still days away, but horror rides unmasked on the streets." The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #352

Friendship curtailed

I chose the Curtal Sonnet format. She asked with a smile and twinkling blue eyesWill you be my friend for a little while?The moment forever etched in my mind.I bent down to greet, but only to rise,To shake her hand and flash a dimpled smileHow I wished the daintiness to be mine...Raising its head now was … Continue reading Friendship curtailed

On a hungry stomach

“Is this a house?” “It looks like an old-fashioned inn we read about in story books”. “It's not inspiring enough for me to get in,” Ted said, turning his face away with an upturned nose. So we walked on, the anticipation of finding a place that would satisfy Ted’s taste and my rumbling stomach keeping … Continue reading On a hungry stomach