Welcome to a poetic week! Poetry touches the soul, and has the power to impact thoughts and lives. Only a writer can appreciate the craft of making poetry whatever it is – be it a game of rhyme, syllables, structure, choice of words or a free flow of thoughts. I’ve chosen two short pieces of … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #108
I’ll follow you through the alleys, into the world that attracts you. I will knock on every door, peep through every window …. the hungry voyeur in me ready to pounce on every detail. I fear finding bits and pieces of myself there, but I’ll let it go. Those are parts I discarded long ago … Continue reading Reassembly
Most of us are crossing over from one season to another, in different parts of the world. Some may travel to other parts of the globe to escape the harshness in one. It is nice and predictable. It keeps us busy preparing for the next course of action, and yet another. What happens when we … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #107
nonsense masquerades as humour on celebrated platforms sensibility mourns untimely demise of word-gems framed in exquisite jewels peddled as poetry abstract beauty gives way to crass in-your-face monstrosities pick up a book on the way home it may be the antique you sell to host a comedy show https://dversepoets.com/2019/09/26/meet-the-bar-metaphorically-speaking/
Undoing the damage won’t be easy- Be not vain Laughter of a pagan reverberates in the valley Time rolls by, across the sky, many a time Issuing ultimatums, but Man – in no mood to pay heed Altercations in the shape of natural disasters Terrorize the universe – but human minds Unlock mysteries with research … Continue reading Warning
Welcome to a space beyond the Equinox, where equality becomes a myth again! If the Sun and Moon are not equal, can day and night be? The strength of the stars and power of perception gain importance here. It is all a matter of underlying meaning and perspectives. PROMPT 106 Our theme this week is … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #106
only if I knew an outstretched palm awaiting raindrops would get scorched in the sun I would’ve conquered thirst only if I knew parasols I held close would be blown by the wind I would’ve built shelters Only if I knew relationships will fall short of expectations I would’ve invested in myself … Continue reading Now that I know it
Welcome to a new capsule of time! We frame seven cycles of the Sun, and call it a week. What if it was longer? Would I be hosting one challenge in a week, or more? Mindless chatter J Let’s jump to the prompt. PROMPT #105 Wistfulness The rules of the game are the same i.e. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #105
a tiny hope to overshadow the Sun acquires gigantic proportions I wake up energized, ready to take on the world ground beneath my feet slips like sand lashing waves topple dreams I’ve no wings yet something sprouts internally taking me up, up and up….. Is this what you call the stratosphere? https://scvincent.com/2019/09/19/thursday-photo-prompt-murmur-writephoto/
sky beckonsreflections misleadwonder whytrees can't feelstrength of their own rootswistfulness dominates life https://colleenchesebro.com/2019/09/17/colleens-2019-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-145-photoprompt/
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