Dreams

poetry on the tableelucidated by bold flavourscolours visit from art palettesflash on her vibrant outfitDinner with her – unforgettable “Have you visited fairyland?”words in book ostensibly grandher laughter lights up skiesthe room turns darkIt’s time to disband Quadrille at dVerse

Ruefully yours

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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

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #262

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! PROMPT #262 RANDOM DREAMS So, which is the prompt? The words or the image? It's your choice. Choose one or both to take you to a different world. There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #262

Relationships

“Relationships are not sacred any more”, rants Aunt Agnes again. Her son is going through his fourth divorce, for reasons he is unable to explain. I’m getting wiser after silently listening to Gen Next on social media, online dating/matrimonial sites and in person. At times, they need a visa to the land of opportunities, and … Continue reading Relationships

It’s all behind us

courageto not denylook squarely in the eyecross over to the other side-intacta prick in the bubble world helpsis it deliveranceor an escape?-breathe free I don't knowwhy I tried so hardto measureup to thoseI don't want to meet againget real - walk out the best and the worsttime for the bubble to burstit's all behind us … Continue reading It’s all behind us