Beginner

“Grandma, you missed a note”, chimes a sweet voice. It’s one of the kids who attend the same music class. “Thanks for taking me in, Hank! I was turned down by all music classes for my age.” “You are doing fairly well. Just keep at it.” Hank waves at her as he guides another kid … Continue reading Beginner

Non-Committal

draftin a nameless folderuntitledspeaks volumesno evidence idearare – deemed brilliantholding potentialnot yet convertedto success potentialkey to futureempty promiseor change the worldno guarantees promisessteadfastness of imbeciles?commitment of diligence?genius remainsnon-committal Moonwashed Weekly Prompt - NonCommittal

Views

DEATH Image: Closed Geometry by Maria Berrio a woman lies dead hereoblivious of rocks making facesnot knowing what storieswill be inscribed about her lifeor her existence forgottenas inconsequentialtoo shameful to be acknowledgedor a gem to be concealedso that it does not overshadowachievements of thosewho see themselvesas entitled ownersor gatekeepersof greatness NEIGHBOURHOOD Art by Eugene Delacroix … Continue reading Views

Home Decor

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In Communion with Nature

holding warm sunraysby their long, slender fingerswe spend wistful dayspining for Moon together-luxury of idleness we try to catch cloudsby their speeding, woolly tailseach of us possessunique strengths; we co-existon land, water - long for sky Tanka Tuesday - Ekphrastic Quadrille at dVerse

Change

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Cause of confusion

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The woman at the doorstep

The tallest tower in the city has lost its top floor and canopy. It has been a landmark and tourist attraction for as long as citizens can remember. It was raining heavily and people are still guessing and gossiping, if it was an air attack or violent thunder. Visibility was poor and radar screens were … Continue reading The woman at the doorstep

Treachery

The Best Employee of the Year trophy stands tall in the showcase. However, Nora looks distinctly uncomfortable. Her family is shocked to find the trophy discarded in the bin. A week later, they wonder why is she changing her job, when the existing employers treat her so well. Nora takes them out to dinner to … Continue reading Treachery

Crime

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