I distinctly remember the midnight mass I attended with Aunt Josephine, and the purple frock with golden checks stitched by my mom for Christmas. I was all of five years old. Eid was spent with Uncle Latif and Aunt Mariam. The childless couple doted on me, and cooked vegetarian food for us, respecting my family’s … Continue reading Bonding
from there to herefrom here to wherewhat a journeyin search of querencia he derides my kneeling posturethen, my folded handsand saysGo find it within … What a laconic expressionfor an iconic journeyfrom my world perceptionto a place inside me I only want sturmfreiwithout going astraythe devil’s wayA smooth sashayOf inspiring raysinto the core It matters … Continue reading Better connected
“Say what you may, but those forsaken futures at the end of the road live only in your mind. They have found their place somewhere else in the lives of people who walked that road. Could it have been a swimmingly smooth ride, instead of the sanity-stretching sojourn to glamorous, glossy goals your life has … Continue reading Pixels and Petals
dimensions defineshades of personality-sonnets in stone carvedby sculptors, not all poets-art connects expressions inunforgettable stories Written for Photo Challenge #430
blue, yellow, redbasic colorsvaried effectsmixed with othersI dissect eachsee componentsmore cells of whatlook similarfind differentstories - all huesare not the same A 4-11 poem written for Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt - Taste the Rainbow
pouring creativity in routinesletting thoughts emergeclassifying, reclassifyingaccepting, rejectingenshrining, embalmingrelegating to binsout of my mind, butindestructible on the webbringing perspectives to lifefeigning empathywhile being engrossedin my own pathos Is this all workor life? Written for dVerse Quadrille hosted by Lisa
I draw the same cards, yet they don’t come up to expectationsA little jaded, they don’t feel the same or mean the sameFool, Magician or Empress, I’ve read them all beforeinanity irritates; they know not what I’m going through A little jaded, they don’t feel the same or mean the sameI move the prism, colors … Continue reading What changed?
Why give impossible dreams?neither am I light enough to flynor foolish enough to leap into the skyAvian aficionado -cast your net elsewherefor an easy catch Written for Weekend Writing Prompt #275
We are receiving wonderful responses to RXC#246. Sharing a few... Grace Y.Estevez Reddy says Predictions tell what will form next,exotic tools of ancient text,withstanding time, jumping through test,advice will tell “Which path is best”. Spiritual soul, science filled mind,pulls messages from deep inside,tell mute stories that run and hide.some will be tough, others are kind. … Continue reading The Search & Gifts of Insight
Welcome back! PROMPT #246 There is no restriction on length or 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #246
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