Lost words

colors and patternsspeak, yet leave things open tointerpretationwe communicate onlywith standardized symbols I spend the night hunting for lost words. I dream of failure to deliver on a writing project, because I lose a clue. It’s a syllable falling short somewhere, or a synonym not found. The antonym is too aggressive and throws me into … Continue reading Lost words

Framed

It was my first day at work as a repossession agent. “Do you have the number to call an ambulance?” Dan asked. “What for?” “Loan defaulters often get collywobbles or feign myocardial infarctions when you approach them. They should be hospitalized immediately, lest you are slapped with a suit.” Three days later… “I can’t believe … Continue reading Framed

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #252

Welcome back! PROMPT #252 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 space. … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #252

Twins

We’ve always been here, seeing each other, communicating in deemed interactions –where words are exchanged but understanding is zero. It’s like a transparent film separates us, but also serves as a string that does not let us drift too far apart. Born to the same parents, the manner in which we absorbed the same reality … Continue reading Twins

Finding light

wandering thoughts reminiscebeing reined in, then declaredsacrilege for defiance experience incites fearforbidden for a reasonalways battling to break free shedding cloaks of traditiondiscovering life purposelight illuminates the soul Moonwashed Weekly Prompt hosted by Eugenia

Intended Destinations

The journey from this point to that which was so arduous before, does not hold appeal. My feet and bottom are too big to get on those shaky metal rods. When did I outgrow myself? How cool is it to not know the possibilities, the horizons that lie beyond your view and see yourself as … Continue reading Intended Destinations

Unspoken

words surprise meas they pour outfrom the penfrom the keyboardon seemingly blank pagescreateunseen patternsunheard storiesuntouched emotionsthat feel oh-so-raw voice feels familiarsimilar to mineand then I knowthese stories are fermented,unspoken impressionsminds refuse to acknowledgelet them go not knowingthey will resurfaceto get their duesto show anglesyou did not seeperspectives you refusedbecause it was not you… but it … Continue reading Unspoken

Night Jasmine

evenings amplifyfragrance permeating airsee night jasmine bloom evenings amplifyperfect execution ofdaytime thoughts and deeds fragrance permeating airpulls you to the source - is ita weed or blessing see night jasmine bloomdarkness cannot obstruct moonswriters spin stories Troiku written for Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge - Specific Form

End View

“This book is going to be explosive, because it reveals so many secrets. Skeletons will keep tumbling out of cupboards for a few years.” “Manage the situation. Find a weakness with which you can blackmail the author. The manuscript needs to change immediately.” “I don’t think she will get intimidated.” “Fear of death is the … Continue reading End View