Reena’s Exploration Challenge #89

Hi, friends Last week’s prompt brought in some much-needed whackiness and  humor, as well as the usual intensity in the Exploration Challenge. So far, we’ve never had restrictions on length or format of the piece. I’m adding a rider, just for this week. PROMPT Reena's Exploration Challenge -Haiku Prompt You could write a story or … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #89

Beyond the glass

my sanity often questions me asking me to change mirrors and of course, my eye glasses…   In which color do I see the world? who lives on other side of mirrors?will I be glad or sad to meet my alter-self ?   I run away from question marks looking for asylum to find peace … Continue reading Beyond the glass

Homecoming

the mountain peaks are where they were greenery on the slopes has changed they don’t speak to me the same way have I changed, or the peaks re-arranged?   with dreamy eyes and a buzzing mind I saw these from the crowded train now, I look for a sense of peace as I drive across … Continue reading Homecoming

Care

a plea in doe eyes don’t stop fawning over me I just lost Mother I need warmth of home and hearth your kind dog mothers me https://frankjtassone.com/2019/05/26/haikai-challenge-87-5-26-19-fawn-kanoko-haiku-senryu-haibun-tanka-haiga-renga/

On the edge of creativity

“One should not start a novel, without deciding what the end will be.” “My characters assume life, and do whatever they like.” “You are like the ringmaster in a circus. Make them toe the line.” “Can the ringmaster be sure that the beasts will always behave?” “Well …” "Creativity is like driving a car at … Continue reading On the edge of creativity

Tentacles

He did not have a high opinion of the two new recruits. It was not just because his arch rival, Hank had recruited them. He had watched the gals go berserk on social media. Hank might have a lot to explain if company secrets leaked out. “To each his own”, he idly thought as he … Continue reading Tentacles

That’s how it all began

the sky looked like ink, no stars, just black; that’s how it began.  the moon did rise – solitary, like in choppy waters a swan   it fluttered wings and sang a song, scattering moondust around’ one by one, stars appeared, like guilty kids – without a sound   tales of betrayal deeply etched on … Continue reading That’s how it all began

Ice between us

“There you go – messing it up again. Why can’t you ever get things done right?” Martha’s shrill voice pierces my soul. I let my imagination go astray – a life without being blamed for every inconsequential act or mishap, a life with total freedom of doing things my way. The heat of a mismatched … Continue reading Ice between us

Nirvana land

capture life in shots – clicking away I see time quickly ticking away   loveless life – in search of a meaning transient emotions slipping away   I help someone, and look in their eyes embarrassed gratitude inching away   but reciprocal acts do not come by I need them more than they need me, … Continue reading Nirvana land