Wandering words, or: Meandering meanings — The skeptic’s kaddish

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An Alliterisen Silver stars sparkling up above pensive poet Trees trembling as brisk breeze blows through gnarly bifurcations Fingers feeling for lightless letters on keys Elbows resting upon stiff, supportive table top Tongue tasting tangy, satisfying sounds Words wandering after meandering meanings Squinting through thick leaves, sees self sitting ‘pon a star The Alliterisen The […]Wandering … Continue reading Wandering words, or: Meandering meanings — The skeptic’s kaddish

Find a new dream somewhere

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Why don't you bury those ramshackle dreams?You've come a long, long way from thereBurn all bridges, just charge ahead full steamIt doesn't matter if you know not where You've come a long, long way from thereDon't let those chains shackle your nimble feetIt doesn't matter if you know not whereKeep walking, till you find a … Continue reading Find a new dream somewhere

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #199

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PROMPT #199 Here is a piece of dialogue. “You came back.” “But we are meeting for the first time.” It is not necessary that you use the lines in your piece, though you are free to do so. Imagine the situation and write a piece based on it. That’s it. There is no restriction on … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #199

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #198

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Welcome back! PROMPT #198 I just give you a situation. Somebody returned a few articles you had lent to them. One of them is not yours. What could be the story or reason behind this? Is it accident or oversight? Is there a hidden message somewhere? Is it intentional? Who is the real owner of … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #198

Un-pixelated

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Hi, Sanaa I couldn't resist the lure of your second prompt too. Here's my contribution. pixelated dreams launch thoughts on virtual skies I rule the world… Back to office…. I see un-pixelated versions Of all that I loved or hated Wonder how Will I expand these To fill my sky Or just let them disappear … Continue reading Un-pixelated

Shadows in the Sun, Sky and Soul

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Sanaa Rizvi gives us a lovely prompt to fire all cylinders of creativity on Dverse today - Dungeons and Derivatives The chosen line is “Perhaps we are reading the shadows wrong; forever cannot draw a circle.” – Winter Moon ~ Part Three: Petals of the Sun Sun God seven horses of imagination traverse the sky … Continue reading Shadows in the Sun, Sky and Soul

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #197

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Welcome back! PROMPT #196 The person I see in the mirror is not me. It hurts that I've lived with this stranger for so long. Use the sentence above, or the spirit of it in your piece. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #197

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #196

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Welcome back! PROMPT #196 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 #196

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #194

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Welcome back! Some of you may already be aware of what I’m going to mention. It may be a literary adventure for some. I came across ‘literary devices’ while scanning the net. The link is given at the end of this piece. PROMPT 194 I chose one called POLYSYNDETON for this prompt. It is art … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #194

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #193

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PROMPT #193 "Shhh! It's your turn now" Use this as the first or last line in your piece. 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #193