Wisdom

“House-house was the most popular game in my childhood. I had no choice but to play as per preference of my playmates. It was better than isolation. I was often castigated and rebuked because I showed a marked preference for administrative and going-out tasks rather than cooking, cleaning and laundry.” “The story has not changed … Continue reading Wisdom

Catalysts

do you flee the scenewhen things come apart; you missnew doors opening do you recoil fromdeath? life waiting outside goesback disappointed feet held steadfastlyto the ground cannot perceivewings waiting to sprout fear protects; disarmspotential; distrust bouncessaviors at the gate learn to recognizecatalysts; they might take youwhere you want to go Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge

Challenged puzzles

space, shapes, alignmentlogic is all fineWhat puzzles lackIs a sense of time... The perfect fit todaylacks relevanceon another day I go back in searchof lost piecesangrily chucked in the binfind that shapes and texturesfit or don’t fitlike Yang and Yin virgin puzzles carryblankness of infinitymusic without rhymeinnocence of white boardsto be destroyedby stories written in … Continue reading Challenged puzzles

It’s not always you

When you act, just ask yourselfWho wrote that script in your head?call it vision, mission, passionLook for script authors in the lead. Who wrote that script in your head?you don't know, it's not youLook for script authors in the lead.who planted ideas not yours you don't know, it's not youif it's you, dig deep for … Continue reading It’s not always you

Scamsters

“Holy ----! We’ve hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The strategic operation we were asked to work on turned out to be a scam to mislead customers and the regulator.” “Why are you upset about it?” “We are all involved in the dirt.” “The person who takes the lead is remembered.” “In this … Continue reading Scamsters

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #263

Welcome back to 2023! The New Year feels a little jaded now after almost two weeks have passed. PROMPT #263 I have chosen words or situations for this week's prompt from Baba Vanga's predictions for 2023. Devastating solar storm Explosion in a nuclear plant Human birth in laboratories Alien attacks Earth changing its orbit Bioweapons … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #263

Neutral

colors change oftenI embrace neutralitykeep options open Reena's Xploration Challenge #263

It’s not Friday yet

“The glare was blinding. I stopped in my tracks ….” “And you reached nowhere?” “I am now here. A window opened in the sky, and a resounding voice asked me to change tracks.” “A window in the sky? Whom are you kidding?” “I’ll show you a pic.” “So, there was a camera lurking somewhere?” “There … Continue reading It’s not Friday yet