does a tear drop know what it holds what it means to the one who sheds it to the one who sees it? pent-up emotions contained no more? a sham, a manipulation, a cry for help? does an expression know its social acceptability its repercussions energy it transmits to the ecosystem? Does … Continue reading Tear drop
a hand extended a shoulder lent courage re-ignited by a friend in the nick of time discipline induced seeds of culture sown miracles incubated by leaders in the nick of time realization dawns much later you were saved just in the nick of time https://dversepoets.com/2019/09/09/quadrille-87-quick-nick-us-a-poem/
fallen from a wing left out of a flight - dejected feathers mourn themselves I see the sadness behind bright resplendence of colors Art by Beverly Dyer https://dversepoets.com/2019/09/03/poetics-art-as-inspiration-introducing-beverly-dyer/
creativity efficiency – are they different domains? I look at this magnificent concrete structure and think the architect has done a wonderful job. There were hundreds of people to support –civil engineers, technicians and labourers who implemented the architect’s ideas. Where does the creativity lie? It must have taken some imagination to put the bricks … Continue reading Drawing boards
dense forests pulsating with fear of hunters’ shots and wild desire I find a cave with calm ambience redefine peace -it’s not silence darkness intoxicates takes me to the core unpeeling layers to discover Tranquillity - a drug Why did I travel so far? https://dversepoets.com/2019/08/26/and-the-most-beautiful-words-are/ https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/08/27/photo-challenge-278/
The gawkiness of childhood left behind often generated a ‘Was that really me?’ feeling. She blamed the lack of sophisticated parents and a nurturing environment for it. The question she asked herself with embarrassment, was soon replaced with a “Is that really me?” It was again the environment -the psychopath boss and toxicity of a … Continue reading Once again
The inspiring piece I choose from the Poetics Challenge at https://dversepoets.com/2019/08/13/tuesday-poetics-lost-in-translation/ is Anniversary And we go on and on, neither sleeping nor awake, towards the meeting, unaware that we are already there. That the silence is perfect, and that the flesh is gone. The call still is not heard nor does the Caller reveal his … Continue reading Beyond
The destruction was gut-wrenching, undoubtedly. What sets it apart is the will power to survive, regenerate, rebuild and be watched in awe by philanthropists, historians and others. I’m sure the souls who departed then, are back now in the same place – empathizing, commemorating, helping their brethren to live again. They are whole again – … Continue reading Hiroshima
Obsessions, dependence left far behind I don’t ever want to be young again I know better, can’t go through the grind red hearts don’t fly - now that I have a brain hero-worship -- it goes against my grain it’s not pessimism, but I know what works honesty fails – that is when life … Continue reading Never again
sarcasm, criticism concealed barbs psychopaths know the power of toxic expressions victims flinch but cannot escape the impact, cannot wash away stains on their psyche move out beyond circles of damage stay aware of unwanted marks heal unfreckle before they become deep unerasable scars https://dversepoets.com/2019/07/29/quadrille-84/
