Self-sufficiency

“Project complexity is the perfect counterfoil to showcase one’s ability,” she said, drawing a sharp question from her coach about who the goal-setter or challenge creator is. She  clutched onto the chair  in her search for words, then mumbled, “I believe in setting goals for myself.” “Choosing the toughest path shows an effort to prove … Continue reading Self-sufficiency

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #348

Welcome back! PROMPT #348 We have an image prompt this week. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  We will not include any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or hurts ordinary sensibilities. This needs … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #348

Sameness

“Back home, we were called a lemon set. We are four sisters who are not quadruplets but look almost the same. We’ve taken after our mother.” “Did it not feel derogatory to be called a lemon set?” quips the interviewer. “For a while, it did, and we dressed differently. However, now that we all live … Continue reading Sameness

Nature’s Symphony

nature’s rebellionIn the form of stormsmakes me wonderabout yet another symphonya windchime in open aira lullaby during the dayor yet another tsunami waiting to envelopea groggy consciousnessvalidate a seer’s predictionsbringing about an awakeningto survive and thriveor a predestined end? Poetics- Endings Moonwashed Weekly Prompt - Nature's Symphony

Vampire

endless unquenched thirstfor artsy lines and wordstired eyes behind glassesperk up with curious glances weary feet drag a mindto scan a library, findundiscovered treasuresin hidden measures the undying vampirelights firesfails to sleep-a quest so deep Quadrille #208 - Undead to the World Photo Challenge #533

Friday Faithfuls – Tree of Life

Life on this planet is complex, or so it seems. We are aware of three planes – aerial, terrestrial and aquatic, but there could be so much more beneath the surface or above the visible blue expanse of the sky. Can we claim to lay down concrete theories with limited knowledge? Space travel will lend … Continue reading Friday Faithfuls – Tree of Life

The Soul City

The city is ancient with modern buildings. The secret lies in the roads that pass through it. Lifetimes have traversed through the lanes, adding their inputs, which only made the city stronger. It takes pride in its indestructibility. Neither war nor natural disasters can destroy it. This city just renews itself in a new garb. … Continue reading The Soul City

Two Feet

two feetleft and rightcompelled to alignto reach a destinationcarrying the same person divergent mindsetscannot dissolve differencesbut find common goals-reasons strong enoughto come togetherreach an agreement,compromise and discuss-if they carry the same missionon weary shoulders if not,they are freeto go their own wayunlike the feetcontrolled bya single mindset OLN #369 at dVerse