Palindrome

expectations unmet run on soul independence sacrificed -ends unknown sacrificed independence, soul on run unmet expectations https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2022/03/26/lucky-dip-saturday-mix-26-march-2022/

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #223

Welcome back! PROMPT #223 I want to pull you out of your comfort zone this week. Play the Devil's Advocate for a change. The theme is NO MERCY. Write whatever comes to mind. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #223

Harmony

“The paints have different textures, so they won’t blend,” my friend looks hassled as she struggles with her brushes and an old canvas for trials. “Are you trying to invent a new art form, without a different set of tools?” “Not really, just that I couldn’t find the colors I needed in the same brand.” … Continue reading Harmony

Kids killed in war?

don't dunksoaring spiritsin dark, boiling liquidsthey need aerial views to buildnew worldsdon't feed them to hungry vulturesnever ending fire streamsrespect rights tolive, dream https://amanpan.com/eugis-causerie-soaring-march-22-2022/

Remnants

“I’d like to know more about the residents of the palace. It feels like every carefully placed stone has a story to tell.” The guide looked at her with misty eyes, her voice choked. “It was a city, not just a palace. Each stone speaks of dreams destroyed, to appease the ego of palace residents.” … Continue reading Remnants

Un-believe

rolling fogs conceal things at just the right time leave edited highlights -make gross patches look sublime unreliable mirrors unsure of themselves disbelieve experiments -fleeting images enable conclusions, laugh in merriment masquerading evil dons a new garb -before the first light of dawn strikes -blows its own trumpet, proves its might Tea with Florence makes … Continue reading Un-believe

Enemy-centered

tsunamis are restless oceans in turmoil - waves rise high to witness orange ball called Sun flaming up the blue sky it then withdraws into its depth knows what holds it aloft to challenge fire, invite its wrath battle lines can't be soft known power against enemies defines identity edited highlights defy peace recreate enmity … Continue reading Enemy-centered

Transition

stone tablets to leaves, to paper -silent witnesses to history in a state of decay giving way to mutable backgrounds alterable at will -to redefine context prove your truth screens instill hope history will neither support nor oppose -just transform to suit the future Written for dVerse Quadrille #148 - Papered Poems

Savageness

holding a face very familiar in my hands I feel apprehensive of what I will encounter behind the known mask rawness of emotion is so scary -I don another mask to counter savageness of the real, untested you and me https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/03/21/what-do-you-see-126-march-21st-2022/