inverted goblets are mysteriousholding secrets or just a vacuumawaiting their turnto be filled up with a golden dawnlighting up lazy mindsdrawing them in conversationswillingly or unwillingly her sad but beautiful eyesreflect the emptiness of gobletsas she defies all attemptsto start a conversationshe fiddles with the stembut makes no effort tooverturn the glasslest secrets spillinto not-so-discreet … Continue reading Unknown
In the heart of the nation’s nerve centre, where shadows whispered secrets and corridors held echoes of classified discussions, a single USB drive changed everything. Brigadier Aryan stumbled upon a confidential file that could ignite wars or dismantle alliances. His trembling fingers inserted the drive into his laptop. The screen flickered, revealing encrypted codes, satellite … Continue reading The Leak
In a lavish lounge adorned with gilded mirrors and crystal chandeliers, two peahens perched on high stools engaged in an animated conversation. Elara, her silvery feathers shimmering under the soft glow, leaned in, her eyes wide with curiosity. “Selene,” she whispered, “what do you think of this opulence? It’s unlike anything we’ve seen in our … Continue reading Two Peahens in a Lavish Lounge
Green clover fields bloom,Leprechauns dance with delight,Luck in the spring air,Parades march on, hearts unite,Hope and renewal ignite. Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt
What’s in a name? Everything. It’s my identity. It is how people know me. I revisit the above thought process whenever I’m unable to recall a person's name. The memory of the face and expressions and how that person made me feel is vivid. We assimilate the world in images, not in words. I’m happy … Continue reading Fuzzy places
don't underestimatethe magic she conjureswith this prompt I dive into myselfdeep, deep and deeperto find that happinessI can sharewithout fear of itbeing taken away This moment is so precious to meBut I keep it within myselfTo escape ridicule or envy That one is so commonplaceI’m so sure people would smirkAt my uncalled-for excitement Where is … Continue reading Thank You!
Poetry- an enigma -Write, scribbleco-create with prompts, scrub the subconsciousthen let it create and make you powerlessa visible medium, but cluelessabout emergence of wordslashing outon keyboards write in free versechoose a syllable form to accept slaverystay bound to the tyranny of form and structurecount syllables though how you say a worddiffers in geographies and accentslet … Continue reading Poetry
Why did I grow up without companions? Minionsin a world which slots you whoby the company you keep weepand I couldn’t accept their ways daze there were no influencers mincersor role models to tell me how nowI grew up well with myself shelfI’m not Narcissus, nor his sorrow callowJust authentic tickJust myself pelfAnd this is … Continue reading Just how I’d like to be
Welcome to the International Women's Week! PROMPT #321 We have an image prompt this week. Well, it's a gallery, not a single image 🙂 The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #321
It has been ages since you released abridged versions of yourself, to gain approval – an approval that did not help you in any way. They eulogized and encouraged you to go further, to project themselves in a positive light. Mind it, your virtues were being extolled for the sacrifices you made. Your potential was … Continue reading Where is She?
