Provoked

“Provocative statements lead to deep insights. It brings out concealed and suppressed thoughts.” “Hmmm… You’ve built your career in law with this strategy.” “I need to bring out the truth, to take the case forward.” “And sometimes, plant seeds of a thought which did not exist before.” “What are you arriving at?” He is visibly … Continue reading Provoked

Dreams, Vision and Mission

limitations of visionexclude wondersor horrorson another plane dreams open upsubconscious worldsbut I take them assignals from universe I’m a part of the universeIts energy flows through meYetunfamiliar is strangebelief systems restrictacceptance of real let me open uptill magical realms showdreams and visionare as real as me-it’s my dream-it’s my life’s mission https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=0-ENcQEpR0aJ5zsB8cKAbWByp9X292BEmTPKJ12MzOhUQVVRTk1BMEFQWUhGN0lXM0VVWE1MUFJPOS4u dVerse Poetics

Uplifting blues

she scoops her insidessurvives dreamy rideson golden sands, oceans blueauthenticitybold vivacitybanishes clouds, skies are blue I see her flash smilesstretching empty milesLet me see your soul, I saysilence engulfs windssongs unheard-she singsfrom other dark worlds she slays it's chilly out theresnowy paths nightmarewhat will warm you up, she asksfind your soul, let burnlet energy churnbask … Continue reading Uplifting blues

Dreams

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Ruefully yours

keys to a treasuredismissed as junk decades backmock my ignoranceshow missed opportunitiesI have nothing but regret https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/01/10/photo-challenge-448/

Osmosis of tension

who saysco-existenceis co-operationanimate and inanimateobjects cannotsee eye to eyeperspectives change with laneshumans, rocks drive on separatehighways imposedtraps show un-easeosmosis of tensiondesperate to escape - fear inthose eyes What Do You See

Story Cubes on Lucky Dip

Once upon a time, the old man holding a walking stick used to run on green lawns, catch butterflies parked on colourful flowers and dream of holding the rainbow in a transparent vase. Time flew by, as he travelled across the world in different planes and sometimes wanted to break the window and touch the … Continue reading Story Cubes on Lucky Dip

Professionals

“Certain stories are highlighted in the media, only because they are preposterous. At the same time, there is an element of presenting a certain lobby’s point of view.” I guess the truth spilt out only because the bragging journalist was sober today. “Who paid you to write this story?” “Your husband.” The rape victim knew … Continue reading Professionals

To claim my shadows as mine

past versionssubconscious gremlinsburied beyond visible rangeshow no eagernessto be discovered they assert themselveswith subversive actionclaim no credit for successand go back silentlyto their dark caves I’d like to kill themrather than claim ownershiptill a streak of lightemerges in serpentine motionholding a compliment,appreciation or acceptanceof my authenticity and I wish it staysbeneath imposed identitiesfake facades, mesmerizing … Continue reading To claim my shadows as mine

Nirvana

“You failed to fulfil your duties as a wife and mother”…. screamed accusing fingers. But who says a wife and mother is not an individual, and has her own needs and desires. The fingers folded into fists which broke through the windows on her private existence. It was an identity crisis for them. How could … Continue reading Nirvana