Do Constellations Move?

Posted on by Reena Saxena

*many moons ago**stars resolved to keep shining**awaiting dawn break**Falling stars parted ways to**be swallowed by Planet Earth**constellations feign protest* Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge No. 73

Recycled Pain

Posted on by Reena Saxena

blood-soaked dayscolour horizons,seek refuge-dark velvetenvelopes deep, angry woundsto induce false hope dawn's pink huesdiluted versionof barelyforgottenagony - sharpening clawsto attack again What Do You See #348

Lai on Tanka Tuesday

Posted on by Reena Saxena

rising from the guta stab in the heartmute pain the soul of parched Earthcracking like a nutclouds rain inspired peacocks strutcolouring weatherinsane Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge #70 Melissa sets this challenge for us on Tanka Tuesday this week. The lai (pronounced lay) is a French form that is comprised of nine lines. It has “a” and … Continue reading Lai on Tanka Tuesday

It’s only Hope

Posted on by Reena Saxena
Dark storm clouds illuminated by sunset light over a lake and forested hills

when it all feels losthuman limitations screamnuminous is hopetransformation to beliefsbecomes a reason to live RXC #435

Haiku Moments

Posted on by Reena Saxena
Rain falling on a rooftop with puddles and city buildings in the background

soggy dreamswet with unshed tearsbloom into stories raindrops tiptoeon the roof to meetparched hope dried leaves in my hairautumn walks through a lifetimemoments revisitedthen buried my dog lickssalty cheeks to planta rose in loneliness Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge #66