Original Soul

The mirror laughs; it’s only meNot touching real with a barge poleEternal question – to be or not to belike you? Am I a body, mind or soul? Born alone, designed by circumstanceCriticise me softly, say it aloudIs originality just a matter of chance?I’m mis-shapen, broken - but unbowed. There’s no regret, there are no … Continue reading Original Soul

Dramatically Different

They are penalized for driving into forbidden territory. The sky does not like intruders. It’s already bent at the horizon with the weight of planetary motion, and satellites only serve to increase the load. There was no concept of building capacity when the drama started with a bang, and has not stopped ever since. It’s … Continue reading Dramatically Different

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Welcome back! PROMPT #278 I like to be lazy at times. So, I used an AI image generator to generate an image from the words SERENE SUN Feel free to use either the image or the words as your muse for the week. There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Sky

stellify the skyfor holding darkness and shineintangible strengthunderstated commotionwhen all that it holds shatterstrusted roofs, conceited heads Moonwashed Weekly Prompt Reena's Xploration Challenge #278

If you don’t do politics ….

The diplomat with an unblemished record retires today, and the auditorium reverberates with eulogies and high praise. Some people conjecture he will soon enter politics. “But what do you think he has been doing so far? It ain’t easy keeping so many stakeholders happy”, whispers a detractor, “If you don’t do politics, politics will do … Continue reading If you don’t do politics ….

A place called Home

“Who says you can’t buy love?”A billboard screams….soft, tiny barking soundslight up the placeThey sell puppies hereinvite peopleto give them a home. But seriously, can I?Are there other beingswho find their way into hearts?make any place their homewith love and loyaltybrand it with indelible memoriespranks, sweetness,love, just loveand some more love… Sometimesthey leave the home … Continue reading A place called Home

Spring reigns forever

“Manifestation felt like a big joke, till I started painting wishes on walls. Each brick shares a dream and conspires with the universe to make it true.” A cryptic message from Linda accompanies the picture. “What’s your dream?” “Living in the garden of hope, where spring reigns forever. Flowers never wilt, leaves never fall.” “Who … Continue reading Spring reigns forever

Pathways

heartbeats of pathwaystell tales of those who passed thro'those waiting to walkknow it will take ages tofeel relevance of stories Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt

Maps

thick boundary linesneatly drawn withlabels in legible fontsnavigating through life,work and leisureall such a pleasure and then I stumbleon bleeding linesscreaming for attentionthe most difficult to readdecipher and walk throughis the map of emotions Quadrille at dVerse