we hold fortwatching millions passon the wayto their goalsaccumulated wisdomgives us wings; yet we choose to staywriting stories wherecharactersmeet and clashbuilding a climax where theyface and accept death Photo Challenge at MLMM
Destinations
Lull
I can hear dry leaves rustling outside, but overall it has been a rather quiet season. Astrologers convince people to suffer silently, as Mars and Jupiter are in retrograde motion. There’s hope at the end of the tunnel as they say, but spring is still a season away. News channels are abuzz with political conflict … Continue reading Lull
The Widow
The chosen form is Anaduo Any number of sestetsSyllalbic 11/11/8/11/11/8Meter: All lines are acephalous anapesticRhyme Scheme: aabccb widows mourn in black; or so the whole world knowsin the folds of darkness is her future thrownher indifference peeves the world strong-headed, uncaring she's made out to bein her moment of grief, un-bended stands sheher gray scarf makes a … Continue reading The Widow
Guilt
Another shadorma for you, Sadje indulgencetainted luxurynot a sinyet guilt strikesterrified of hospitalswe surrender soon What Do You See
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #257
Welcome back! RXC PROMPT #257 There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not be included. This needs to be a safe … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #257
Unconfined
A drop in the ocean promises to stand by another, till it is swept away by a large wave and merged in strong currents. It meets other drops but is unable to identify its kith and kin that came from the same river of origin, their identities being merged and submerged by stronger force. Life … Continue reading Unconfined
Eternal
eternallove engulfs my souldappled furblack and whitewarmth to last me a lifetime-god rests in my arms Moonwashed Musings - Dappled
Suspended
No Sun; No Moonthick creamy days dissolvein dense charcoal nightsWe need to generate itWhatever’s called lightNo hunt; no fightNo sheers; no white faltering stepsscan sidewalkseyes adapt slowlyto dusky shadesIn witching hoursNo day; No nightNo horizon; no twilight trust reinventinghabits meltingIn unheard zonesshapes emergingfrom depths unknownNo pits; no heightsNo sky; no flights dVerse Poetics No-vember
De-merger
It’s an interesting family tree. Each carries a different name by choice, with scant regard for belonging or social identification. Anna tells me it was reinvented after her grandfather left the field open for choice of names. “I’m sure there’s a lot behind that story. I’ve heard about his multiple marriages and large number of … Continue reading De-merger
Katauta
Making an attempt at katauta, inspired by Colleen do you truly carewhat are they talking about?it's just me and you… you wanted our loveto permeate minds, capture,celebrate pure souls Ekphrastic prompt at Wordcraftpoetry Blog Image chosen by David
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