Petrified Populace

pliability promises political patronage protects perquisites   powerful ploys, pan-fried populism presented, plated plenary prurience   petrified personas propel pettiness Powerpoints project perfect performance   predators plant pluralistic passivity https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/02/22/saturday-mix-lucky-dip-22-february-2020

Cornered

I woke up in between a memory and a dream each cell exploding in silent screams of a pauper queen   emptiness of moments hits the psyche in torrents I can’t deny it, but acknowledgement will be  sacrament   Is this what I wanted a castle so haunted? I can’t renovate with past exhausted, future … Continue reading Cornered

Blush

brewing magic to keep away evil eyes and tormentors, for that moment to look into the mirror blush, discover self love beyond claustrophobic strictures of corsets and iron shoes just be herself... https://amanpan.com/2020/02/17/eugis-weekly-prompt-blush-february-17-2020/ https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/02/18/photo-challenge-303/

I am no Atlas

I am no Atlas to carry the world on aching shoulders with bleeding legs   your insanity weighs heavy and I wonder for how long…   How long will I mimic Atlas why don’t I shed the weight and breathe free? https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/02/13/tale-weaver-262-carry-february-13th/

Not always Right

wired for growth with no inhibitions no discretion between wrong and right I see merit in your maturity stand for a cause spreading light warmth you exude is inclusive my greatness driven by monsters divisive powerful, but not always right       https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/02/11/photo-challenge-302/

Tremors

“I was hired to kill Princess Diana. They were people from the royal family. A confession cannot harm me at this terminal stage of life.” Nobody has been booked, as the contract killer did not reveal any name before dying. But the tremors of his conscience continue to disrupt the family. Another choice is made. … Continue reading Tremors

Smoky veils

whiff of freedom fired by borrowed ideas filled some coffers burnt lungs away   self-esteem so low it got a boost by weightless dark smoke   a future so uncertain not deserving a thought veiled by thick layers of assumed identities   https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2020/01/28/photo-challenge-300/

Evolved

“I understand what you are going through.” “Really? Do you? You know nothing about the life I’ve led.” “True. I don’t. But I’ve lost a husband too. I pray that your husband is found alive on the accident site or in nearby hospitals, and life restarts for you.” “A restart is certain, but it may … Continue reading Evolved