Preparedness

There’s something magical about the room, but not in a nice way. Is Ellen imagining the figure on the wall, or is it really there? Dad told her not to make up imaginary friends or foes. Wait and watch if the object under observation can really harm. The figure does not move, but something leaps … Continue reading Preparedness

Playing with Words

fiddle with objectsfor no reasonchange somethingthat doesn’t need changechannel-surf on televisionscroll down Instagramtill eyes acheask a puppy to fetch the ballhope his energy infuses me-It’s sheer boredom open a deviceget in a state of flowplay with wordslet something emergefrom my deepest coreeffortlessly I’m just a mediumI’m at my best dVerse Poetics hosted by Lisa

No impact

It was her first taste of whiskey. “You look wasted. Learn to stop at the right time,” a so-called well-wisher quipped. “The first sip is the right time.” Gloria replies wryly. She is impressed by the exquisitely carved glass, not the drink. Disappointment boiled and fermented inside, till she changed completely as an individual. Her … Continue reading No impact

Enriched

running overmelding into others-surfacescolors, emotions-leave itenriched, unmerged Alliterisen Alliterisen is as follows:  1st line- x syllables2nd line- x+2 syllables3rd line- x-1 syllables4th line- (x+2)-1 syllables5th line- x-2 syllables6th line- (x+2)-2 syllables Written for Colleen's Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt

The other side

a stab in the backnot always treacherous-someone’s assertion of independenceinability to hit you on the faceyou never made them feel free to do so a difference of opiniona parting of ways-the last gasp for breathbefore relationships die Quadrille at dVerse

Destiny for Love

a journey of trustI leave behind a known worldwhich did not want me-I'm your destiny for lovemay be more than you are mine What Do You See

Imbalance

shooting like an arrowacross the worldin a trancecreating imbalanceravaging terrainsdestruction dance fish under watertrees lose staturehumansdeploy intelligence not a semblanceof wise temperanceselling the futurefor a pittance Lucky Dip at Saturday Mix

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #270

Welcome to an interesting and colourful week! We are all set to celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March, 2023. India will also celebrate Holi, the festival of colors on the same day. Hence, we have a picture prompt to bring out the glory of colors. It's up to you to bring out the glory … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #270

Exotica

“Thai cooking is no joke without the right ingredients”, the celebrity chef grumbled, “I found galangal, but kaffir lime leaves are substituted with lemon zest.” “Don’t you think ingredients need to be sourced from abroad, for the astronomical price that you charge for a meal?” the local chef was feeling left out. “Understand the opportunity … Continue reading Exotica