peace descendsfrom a hazy sky-evenings spenton the bank-in search of all that I've missedbut never knew what Photo Challenge #480 at MLMM
Missing
Reinstate the Fence
each timenegativity jumps at usto dent self-confidenceor uses irrelevant stuffto enforce compliance Reinstate the fence-boundaries are fluidwe let people infrom time to time We’ve to fight hardto not let them havea sliver of our souls Quadrille #183
On a pivot
let me take what I’ll needI’m a creature of habitenslaved to certain comfortsI depend on Mom’s cookingkitchen supplies for a year allow me to add garmentsessential for chilly climesbut unaffordableon a starting salary I know what I’m going to missjust don’t wanna think about itcarefree momentsold picture albumssoulful music, moviesimpromptu tea partiesinformal gatheringswhere I can … Continue reading On a pivot
Interpersonal Skills
"Why does she lose friends superfast? Her warmth appears inviting at first." "Magniloquence and repetition. Nobody is interested in the glorious world she creates for herself." Weekend Writing Prompt
Masters of the Universe
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
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #295
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
Un-Erasable
“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
True Twilight Thoughts
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
Siblings
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
Path-breaking
“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
