Unknown, Unseen

A garden unknown, unseen that lives in my dreams    where hope grows against the light against the sun and wind fuelled by a seed unknown, unseen   where the nectar is not devoured by the bees but grows to sweetness unknown, unseen   where gardeners arrive with sharp tools, then smile they know the … Continue reading Unknown, Unseen

Aggression

I bare my soul watch tempers flare buried emotions rise breathing for air   it is a deal fair and square they are welcome but in a pair   I need to see a mind and soul with bodies- to see an integrated whole   yet they yell and pull me down for being traitor … Continue reading Aggression

A chosen life

Did you come for me that night? my dreams carried me imagination took flight towers, billboards - and my name up in neon lights waking up in a different world I found fame, but lost my voice I choked on borrowed words only said things that sounded nice I hurt sidewalks with pointed heels feeling … Continue reading A chosen life

Happiness recalled

Once upon a time, I used to be a monster who said, “You can either have a dog in this house or me.” I can’t believe it any more. How could I have been so ignorant and arrogant? Only someone who has never experienced unconditional love can utter such monstrosities. The tide turned in 2001, … Continue reading Happiness recalled

Warning

Who raised a red flag just before I jumped in? false is the alarm untrue is the scare inflated is the claim to ignore it, I dare there is no face behind a bad turn of events they are all envious my naivete laments I’m young and brave there are miles to go stopping is … Continue reading Warning

Sunday Writing Prompt – Headlines

Headline Gone Viral: Bride ties her baby to her wedding gown while walking down the aisle Source:  Timesnownews.com I wonder what was it that you suffered while carrying me? A let-down lurking beneath your fancy wedding gown? What fury is that you unleash on the world? Whose attention do you seek? To whom do you … Continue reading Sunday Writing Prompt – Headlines

Creative

A muse or inspiration can trigger a piece of art, but what triggers creativity? Am I born with it, or acquired it somewhere along the way, when I had to solve problems, look deeper to find a resolution and in the process, I acquired deeper insights? Is it all rooted somewhere in my genes, structure … Continue reading Creative

Synchronized

In a world separated by time zones, integrated in online communication, synchronicity acquires new dimensions. Organisations in different countries ask for people working in U.S. shifts. In a long-distance marriage, couples go great lengths to be there with each other at a common appointed hour. A mother in India takes the responsibility of waking up … Continue reading Synchronized