Something is different this yearI’m not adequately prepared for itWe’ve not been warned… (music with jarring notes) But doesn’t nature have a rightto change its mindlike we dowith long-held ritualsto suit our needschange is the only constant factor in life (a man in deep thought walks across the stage, and lights are dimmed) Is change … Continue reading Masters of the Universe
Welcome back to your own zones, after crossing twilight zones and dividing lines 🙂 PROMPT #295 We have a word prompt this week. You are free to use the word itself or a synonym or just capture the spirit of it in your piece. EMPIRICAL The dictionary meaning is reproduced below. em·pir·ic·al [ɛmˈpɪrɪk(ə)l, ɪmˈpɪrɪk(ə)l] ADJECTIVE … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #295
“Hmmm. Whatever happened is unfortunate and we are willing to condone the mistake, provided it never gets into the public eye – for if it does, you will be in the dock.” The top honcho speaks in a grave manner. “What do we do to keep it under wraps?” the offender averts his gaze and … Continue reading Un-Erasable
Tough choices have never been more obvious than now – in twilight years. She hears of people suffering from terminal diseases, and wonders whom will she call to spend some time with her if she reaches that spot. She watches a patient in an ICU from a distance, and thinks whose hand will be on … Continue reading True Twilight Thoughts
sometimessiblings kill a storyandfriends take it ahead… a shared historyshared assetsshared homedefeatedby shared thoughtsnon-judgmental companionship,mutual respect and carenothing more… maybe a spousemaybe a houseclash of interestsin an unfair willdrives apartthose nurturedin the samebody and heart then there’s somethingcalled personality…scattered genesin different patternswith exposureto different worldsphilosophy, allegiance-being true to selfmeans ditching an opponentin a sibling’s garb … Continue reading Siblings
“Do you see a thought shoot across the sky of existence like lightning? Those thoughts have changed the course of history.” “Will it be rude to say I disagree?” “You have every right to say so….” “How far does your thought go then?” “It makes history if it finds supporters.” “……….or detractors? What changes the … Continue reading Path-breaking
“Did you celebrate all these ‘Days’ in your childhood? Now, it looks like I’m not a good son, if I don’t write a message to my father on Father’s Day.” “What gets more ridiculous than that are love letters to your spouse or live-in partner published on social media on an anniversary or something? Oh, … Continue reading Where’s the fest happening?
watching you blossomsets the tone for tunes to playacross days, weeks, monthsmaybe more than a lifetime-grow together or apartmake my songs happy or sad Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt - Ekphrastic
how many storiesor secretsdo you holdin each line? Centuries turnwithout asking youhow and whyyou felt what you didand what would you liketo be carriedinto the future? Does each lineyearn to be heardor drive youto etch your own lineson the canvas of time? unheardunseenignoredJust as the last line.. Photo Challenge at MLMM
The Moon is a hot topic of discussion and not so blue. There’s a sense of jubilation all around, as Vikram and Rover send messages from the moon. The craters are like potholes on the road. Oxygen accompanies them in their search for hydrogen. And that sulphurous smell … Moonlight drips from blaring television screens, … Continue reading Indian Moon
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