Up in the air

“We take pride in the past, but are excited about the future. Here lies your key to leadership – build anticipation, ignite hopes – it is all in the air, unverifiable.” My mentor rambled on, failing to generate any excitement in me, “Doesn’t this fire you, my boy- the idea of  ruling over minds and … Continue reading Up in the air

Why?

A search was on for people who disappeared in the storm. Eleven came together to check why the rescue teams were ignoring them. Only they did not realize that they were not alive any more. https://only100words.xyz/2019/08/01/three-line-tales-week-183/

Back there

I see a few curious glances darting in my direction, but they soon get busy with their game. I am seen as a stranger in this part of the state. I hope the caretakers do not suspect that I’m a kidnapper, as I stare at the kids unabashedly. They laugh at me, as I slide … Continue reading Back there

Artists’ muse

RAINY DAYS often get artists busy, with their writing tools or easel and brush, as they look for inspiration at the shape-shifting clouds flexing muscles to enter imagination The one-bun is a nice format. Try your hand at https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/07/31/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-july31st-2019-clouds/

Take-off

She met the industrialist on the beach – a celebrity she respected and looked up to. “I’ve never done it before.” “You can. I never fail to spot talent.” “Are you sure you want me on board?” “An exciting career awaits you. Don’t lose confidence.” This vacation was going to be life-changing. She was ready … Continue reading Take-off

Combinations

I repress a strange desire to put them all together and see what happens but they escape…   splattered souls celebrate being divided coming together would reduce them to two entities God and Devil.. stripping the planet of myriad hues unplanned, unexplained combinations can fire splattered souls celebrate being divided coming together would reduce them … Continue reading Combinations

Heal yourself

sarcasm, criticism concealed barbs psychopaths know the power of toxic expressions   victims flinch but cannot escape the impact, cannot wash away stains on their psyche   move out beyond circles of damage stay aware of unwanted marks   heal unfreckle before they become deep unerasable scars https://dversepoets.com/2019/07/29/quadrille-84/

Locus of control

-optimum defined by chemistry -hot or cold determined by physics -imbalanced behavior my biology reacts -actions analysed by psychology -stay calm and still spirituality   where does the locus of control lie? The real me rebels asking for recognition manmade mirrors fail the test https://dversepoets.com/2019/07/30/hot-time-in-ye-ole-pub-tonight/

Amateur

“Power-broking is the only competence he possesses. No wonder he failed in at least three businesses attempted in the last one year.” “He is on to the right one now. He runs an academy for amateur politicians, preparing them to contest the next election.” “I can guess who is backing him.” https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2019/07/27/weekend-writing-prompt-116-amateur/