“One or more terrorists are still hiding somewhere.” “How can you say that?” “They abandoned the rocks after the full-fledged army attack, but two rocks are missing from this box. I’d counted all.” For once, the Captain believed him. “Take your positions, quick”, he barked. Silence. There was no sound of gunfire from anywhere. “Look … Continue reading War and Peace
“Man cannot replicate or compete with nature”. “Mankind often overpowers nature, for both good and bad.” “I don’t see any good in what you say”. Veronica smiled. She could never win over her sister Valerie with logic. Yet, they relied on each other for emotional support. “Val, look at it this way. I never learnt … Continue reading Two sides of a Coin
I wonder why she confides in him. He listens to her, then disconnects and dials his buddies. They are guffawing over a secret or deriding her obstinacy. Did she hope he would convey her message to the concerned people? If he did, it would be tinged, or rather, coloured, with his opinions, not her perspective. … Continue reading Vulnerable
Stupid girl! I already do that. I love you as an extension of myself. I expect you to echo my beliefs, live by my value system and be grateful for the opportunity. You failed to read the second part; not me. I’m not what you expect me to be. What Do You See #288
disproportionate disappointmentDid I underestimate evilOr overestimate goodwill?Did one go out the doorBefore its antithesis entered?Something is off-kilter for sureI don’t feel like myselfAnd you certainlyare missing from the scene… OLN #383 at dVerse Poets' Pub
Welcome back! PROMPT #380 The prompt for this week is a thought. I can't call it a quote or poem or anything else. Who will read my diary? Let the five words take you wherever they go - introspection, reflection, fear, inspiration, legacy ... There is no restriction on the length or format of the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #380
Smoke choked the morning sky as artillery fire rumbled through the ruined village. Soldiers marched past, with hardened faces, oblivious to the misery in the eyes of those whose dear ones were at war. Maria looked at her husband’s picture in uniform on the mantelpiece. The thought of seeing a garland hanging on the picture … Continue reading Gains and Losses
the middle of a rainbow; crushed by vibrant huesdeep are shades of dawn and dusk; the noon is yellowheld up by the shining sun; it both cheers and lullspeople into comfort zones; gives time to reflect Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge My zodiac sign is Leo, and the colour is Yellow.
vibrant huespossibilitieshighlightedinspiringquotes painted on trees -silentode to autumn leaves Moonwashed Weekly Prompt
comeagainwherelove wasbetween us-sacredpureuntouchedunselfishmutual strengthwordlesslywe dweltinmomentsof silenceyou leftusalone,Love W3 Prompt #158
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