Not a diabetic

I am the lucky one from all sides of the family, in not being diabetic. My mother had osteoporosis and suffered from a lot of pain, but no hypertension or diabetes in 82 years. I’m inclined to believe that these two health issues will not affect me. However, my three sisters-in-law (who are all diabetics) … Continue reading Not a diabetic

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #311

Welcome back to the last Challenge of 2024! PROMPT #311 Time is a continuum, ongoing in nature. Yet, at the end of the calendar year, we step over a man-made threshold. Merriment is the flavor of the season, yet on New Year, we do reflect on the year passed by. Well, you may have guessed … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #311

Cascading stories

“Speak a lie ten times, and people take it as the gospel truth, but it takes a lot of effort to craft and layer a series of lies to make it credible,” the coach is from the corporate world but is training a bunch of youngsters to enter the political arena. “… and you need … Continue reading Cascading stories

Power of Intent

“The light here reflects the power of intent. We’ve seen things change for the better for some individuals after group prayers. A strong will to see something happen was shaping destiny. Each candle here is lit by a different individual. The intent is to eliminate darkness from people’s lives.” Sounds of aircraft flying low swamped … Continue reading Power of Intent

And the crown goes to …..

The Maharani graciously announces the name of the winner, who happens to be a commoner. A princess from another kingdom occupies the runner-up slot along with another plebeian. The puppeteer has used the skills of a chess master to get the vote-bank arithmetic right. There is no choice, especially when national elections are around the … Continue reading And the crown goes to …..

Practical Bozo

“Why are you lazy, Bozo? Read the book Tommy in the Grasslands and learn about his achievements”. “Switch on the heating and go to sleep now. We live in Finland.” Bozo growls. Photo Challenge #494

In anticipation

manifestation of long-held wishesbuying a new calendarwriting a new future loneliness aches - winter desolationgives way to overdressed friendssinging at your doorstep fairies hide under pine needles - play softdon't hurt; don't disappoint bytrimming a Christmas tree 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge

Tomorrow morning

Don’t wake upby aerosonic boomsor imagine bombingsomewhere therebad weather causessnowing on television screensworld news not interrupted Tomorrow morningsnow people into believingit was a bad dreamWar happensonly when a victorycan fetch votesnot otherwise Quadrille #191 at dVerse