Reena’s Xploration Challenge #319

Welcome back! We saw some great entries last week, some of them were intensely introspective. Thanks to all participants for adding so much value to this space. PROMPT #319 We have a picture prompt this week. Why are the seats vacant? What time of the day or night it could be? Can you imagine people … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #319

Unmet Expectations

discord in relationshipsunfulfilled expectationsbut what you expectis not me I’m not incompetentdisloyal or derangedjust that I’m notwhat you expect me to be it carves me outas an individualfor what lies outsidedefining linesis not me acceptancerespect for boundariesbuilds bondsthat allow shape retentionIt’s I and Youvisibly connectednot a hazy We Reena's Xploration Challenge #318

Ultima

They debated for hours, shouting and pointing fingers, each claiming to have the best solution for the country's problems. Meanwhile, he watched from the shadows, smiling and plotting, waiting for his moment to strike. He unleashed storms of content on social media which diverted thought processes in the desired direction. Mind control was his ultimate … Continue reading Ultima

Mirrors

Despite the shineI blacken my behindto enable reflection I’m not the internetyet – a storehouseof veritable information your myriad formsand secretslocked insideI stay preparedto reflect allwho face mefrom the frontor just glide Why am I afraidof being stabbed in the back?a human may wantto delete the unpalatableunable to digestdifferencesbetween fact and fable -such are human … Continue reading Mirrors

Who is in the driver’s seat?

“It’s a chair”, the child was exasperated with her mischievous nudging. “Look again. It looks like an insect is in the driver's seat. Years later, the child was indeed in the driving seat. He handed over the keys of the remodelled vehicle to her. “This will be your food truck. I will pay the salaries … Continue reading Who is in the driver’s seat?

Uncategorized

between dusk and dawnlies uncertaintyundefined moments of blissunaccountedunguarded beginning oftransformationunnoticed stars on watchno sun or moontimeun-calendarizedhappinessuncategorized Moonwashed Weekly Prompt - Bliss

At the root of patriarchy

She follows no rulesShe does what she likesHow do we trust her?Her temperso easily spikes There’s so much at stakeif she is let looseunstructured societypolluted mindsetswill become a muse many more will rebeldo what they likeHow do we control them?their temper spikes. let’s give her a chancefor she’s born to uslet her walk on coalsIf … Continue reading At the root of patriarchy

Not privy to inside secrets

“Potential” is a double-edged word, holding promise as well as the possibility of disappointment. I’m eager to meet God, but what if He is different from what I imagine Him to be? What if the cosmic egg soup flips flavors before I get a chance to savor it? Do I await my turn for a … Continue reading Not privy to inside secrets

Never a spring thaw again

running streams of lifeleave untouched the world beyondepitaphs and wreathsnever a spring thaw again-memories live foreverin the hearts of those who care 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge Image credit: Washington Post @msn.com