I felt the sand slipping beneath my feet, and soon I was sinking down below. I’d been caught in quicksand. My classmates formed a human chain to pull me out, and succeeded in about seven minutes. We were on a zoology excursion to the Alibag beach. The wonders of nature that we had fished out … Continue reading Know the rules
setting sun bids goodbye shooting out orange flames -spiritual colors sky blushes purple before the moon highlights all that was quiet so far star-spangled ache for a beloved – who passes through but never stays sun shines somewhere else swallows flames to say – look here I warm more than hearts https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2019/05/30/reenas-exploration-challenge-89/
Schools close for a month or two in summer, due to the intense tropical heat here. I wonder how heat was not a deterrent from going out needlessly, at that age. Summer meant visiting grandparents, ice lollies, mangoes, melons and silly games. My grandparents used to have charpoys (picture given below) in the house. We … Continue reading Summers
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
dark fury out there but I break the glass to quell raging storms inside https://iwriteher.com/2019/05/28/i-write-her-weekly-haiku-senryu-challenge-21/
I am building a memorial for my dog – just installing a marble temple on her grave. It is to consecrate the relationship we shared with her – of unconditional love for one another. It might not hold any meaning for anyone after I die, because the value lies in my mind. There are people … Continue reading Consecration
opening of shut eye wreaking havoc on dreamy imagination https://iwriteher.com/2019/05/21/i-write-her-weekly-haiku-senryu-challenge-20/
celebrate freedom unmindful of perils set up on landing
Welcome back! I’ve been busy last week, and there were delays in reading and responding. In case, I’ve missed out on any of your pieces in the links below, please do let me know. PROMPT This week’s prompt consists of two words – BLEEDING EDGE The dictionary meaning is the very forefront of technological development. … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #86
circles trapped in squaresinfinity limitedto human vision https://iwriteher.com/2019/04/30/i-write-her-weekly-haiku-senryu-challenge-17/
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