Milestones on a circle

I enrich myselfgoing around in circles-not directionlessfollowers install milestonesuncover hidden layers readers add valueto a writer's long journeythey see reflectionscommemorate turning pointsit relates to their stories Moonwashed Musings

I know who killed me

I know who killed mebut that’s not youfifty shades of greyor maybe morestopped you fromappreciatingdifferent hues I know who killed mebut that’s not youThe Lonely Ladywanted alignmentyou got swept awayignored my hungerfor all things new I know who killed mebut that’s not youThe Showgirlsflaunted wealthhated my guts and witshining through I know who killed mebut … Continue reading I know who killed me

Bravado

watch yellowsturn flaming orangechallenge sun,pallid moonssupported by deep watersthen meet a mountain rigid rockscompel a retreatteach lessonssurvivalneeds good navigation skillsnot raw bravado Written for Photo Challenge #439 at MLMM

She died yesterday

She died yesterday.  The priest chants mantras irrelevant to the essence of her life. She stood for freedom and path-breaking ideas. Rituals are about beating a trodden path with sticks shaped out of a murdered tree. Those who pray for the soul to rest in peace know not that she exists beyond their reach - … Continue reading She died yesterday

In between

crackling logs rekindle thoughtsdying branches, twigsgasping for last breaths beforetumbling into ash-fireplaces bring no comfort a soul cries aloud in shockas it recalls deathin a previous lifetimeit takes time and love-to rejoice in a new form formation to destructioncycles of naturewhat's sandwiched between layersis the core of life-cackling two faced energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7hIz5khVPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD9xyTWO8fQ Written for … Continue reading In between

Fairy Tales

The fairies that live beneath the ground always boost energy. It is strange how those with the power to fly choose to remain underground and inspire others. The colors she sees flying across the sky in the form of clouds, rainbows, sunrise or sunset hues become fairies in her mind. They are real, visible but … Continue reading Fairy Tales

Collisions

beware of friendly conversationswhich quickly change direction-manipulation-don't mentionshock unconcealed venomous expressionwords that cause deep abrasion-manipulation-don't mentionblocks sharp shooting targeted invasionsattacking reputations-manipulation-don't mentionrocks Lucky Dip at MLMM The poetry form used is triquint

Great will suffice

Paula Light talks about 'digital goons' - You can't leave a site till you accept cookies, give access permissions or do whatever you are expected to do - boost someone's business. And it's so common that it is accepted as common sense. Let's get to the entertaining story which Paula tells us about a food … Continue reading Great will suffice

Greatest Transition

ditch mortalitygently, imperceptiblystretch boundary linestranscend to different zonesmingle with eternity Written for Moonwashed Weekly Prompt hosted by the ever-gracious Eugenia

Memory

Why focus on wealth or beauty?It can be crass or superficialThoughts, manners make youwhat you are, what you’ll be It’s all in the total personalitythe only thing that’s beneficialensure that it’s deeply ingrainedThen where am I without memory? How could you miss the criticalityof something that can’t be artificialI am what I am - as … Continue reading Memory