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
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
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
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
“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
she retired when heruncompromising standardswere put out for sale she restarted lifewhen she gathered the means toredefine standards Moonwashed Weekly Prompt
This was his desk from where he texted customers every evening. “Have dirty linen to wash? You can trust us to maintain complete secrecy.” It was a marketing technique that worked reasonably well for him. Customers smiled as they handed over their laundry. One afternoon, a well-manicured hand filled the empty cup with coffee. He … Continue reading Dirty Linen
hooked by uncertaintyshe is hot, she's spicyeyes shut- just taste, don't see-she shocks, she numbs bright red naga chillycompels cooks to sweetenfor palates unbeaten-balanced dishes Chosen form is Abhanga The Abhanga is: stanzaic, written in any number of quatrains (4 line stanzas). syllabic, 6/6/6/4 syllables each rhymed L2 and L3 rhyme. Often internal rhyme is employed. End … Continue reading Naga Chilly
I find potential to be a scary word. It comes shackled with doubt on my capability to assess. What if my estimate is incorrect, especially when there’s no historical data to be extrapolated? Mezza Luna laughs soundlessly. She carries a history behind her, but holds out no promise for the future. She doesn’t like being … Continue reading Mezza Luna
"Isn't this incomplete?" "Nope. This is all she shared with us. Her vision and thought process were always her own." Photo Challenge #455
