Discombobulation

Eugenia shows how to write a Rondelet, in response to RXC#239. Visit her site for the fabulous pictures she chooses to go with brilliant poetry. https://amanpan.com/2022/07/15/discombobulation/

Debt

I look at you lovingly, my creationyet I know you will choose to go your own way I know you are under no obligationto behave as I want, your desires hold sway Why this unreasonable expectation?You are a person, a character, not clay You are not me - but the next generationthe future is all … Continue reading Debt

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #239

Welcome back! PROMPT #239 We have a situation prompt this week You wake up to discover a completely different, unknown face staring back at you from the mirror. 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.  … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #239

Colors beyond Rainbows

Rohann picked up his car key  and put it back for the umpteenth time. An answer awaits him at the other end, as promised by the seer, but he is not sure of the question yet. He throws away the bottle of sleeping pills - it’s not a solution to sleepless nights. He has not … Continue reading Colors beyond Rainbows

Secrets of the night

smoothness of velvet black nightswine glasses reflect starlightI consume divine magicas the drama plays out bright those characters speak to mehang between stars and planetsI invite them to share talesof hell and spunky comets Why call No Moon a New Moon?A falling star shows its mightlaughing at spineless languageasks me - now, never, tonight? Ditch … Continue reading Secrets of the night

Deja Vu

The topic of today’s religious discourse is  reincarnation and Karmic cycles.  “You have to  go through many cycles, if you don’t learn the lessons offered in a lifetime. Evolution occurs with self-improvisation and working on your soul,” says the guru. The words hit me as I take the sharp bend on this road. I don’t … Continue reading Deja Vu

Sky

I envy the artist or filmmaker who fleshes out imagination, and presents it in two or three dimensions. Some people can relate to the characters. To all others, it’s as vague as the sky - an illusion to keep imagination engaged. The root of all disappointment in the world is that we derive comfort from … Continue reading Sky

Limited sky

skies stretch endlesslyI lament limitations-no wings, no airplanesbut I'm blessed with unboundedhuman imagination paint poems on skieswrite it in colors unseen-it whispers softlyWhat have I missed in myself?Why don't I see what you see? https://amanpan.com/2022/07/12/eugis-weekly-prompt-unbounded-july-12-2022/

Growing up with Truth

me-waitingto grow up,embrace freedombut Ido notknow travailsawaiting me-life factswant tomake themselvesknown, accepted-Truth slow,losingbattles tofind new meaningknows Iwill reachpinnaclesafter readingmaps pathsshow uponly whenI acknowledgeTruth https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/07/12/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-280-specificform-lanturne-or-lanterne/

Gist of life

in tune withsounds of waterfallsyou know whatblessings willadorn our lives soondream - but don't you stop moving acknowledgethe grace of Heavens-then get onwith your lifeon Earth, make worthwhileyour stay - who better than you? https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/07/11/what-do-you-see-142-july-11-2022/