Unwanted

He was happy to see white glistening skin peeking from black tights. Her face framed by lustrous hair and a hideous black hat looked beautiful in the backdrop of blue skies. He flew back and forth to check if she had wings. There were none, but the foolish creature perhaps nursed ambitions to fly. Those … Continue reading Unwanted

How does one do it?

bridging the gap with illusions….   fake structures or wispy shadows play connectors   I find strength to cross over because I see…   what does not exist and yet… it inspires   creating reality with imagination… https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/11/12/photo-challenge-289/

Just a little more…

another step brings me close to destinations Another lonely night ahead…   just one more deep breath to draw it all in Just one more night to dream…   will I see another life or darkness of the grave Will I be in heaven or hell?   I shed baggage of fear and hope to … Continue reading Just a little more…

Of warts and scars

The decoration looks like an outbreak of warts on smooth skin. Do I wish that on your magnificence? Do you really think things look good in clusters? The music is obscenely loud. The merriment conceals the melancholy notes of my song. Those hollow things put up there will never know the beauty or fragrance of … Continue reading Of warts and scars

Reassembly

I’ll follow you through the alleys, into the world that attracts you. I will knock on every door, peep through every window …. the hungry voyeur in me ready to pounce on every detail. I fear finding bits and pieces of myself there, but I’ll let it go. Those are parts I discarded long ago … Continue reading Reassembly

Mermaid Reversed

What is that mask you are wearing? I asked you to dress as a scarecrow. Is that how all men see women? Why do we get into feminist arguments all the time? We are dressing for a theme party. I chose ‘Mermaid reversed’. It does not fit into the given theme. Watch the male interest … Continue reading Mermaid Reversed

If you look deep enough

My eyes never lie. I am the same – within and without, it you care to look deep enough. If you ignore or hurt me, you don’t know what have you missed out on – a lifelong loyalty no human is capable of giving you. You just failed to look beneath the exterior. Yes, all … Continue reading If you look deep enough

Peaks I touched…

creativity drips thru’ unseen funnels drop by drop rays of light riding on instincts changing form reinventing, realigning to meet the world   final saleable copy -a faded image of original brilliance yet artists hold its close in memory of the peaks they once touched https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/09/10/photo-challenge-280/ https://dversepoets.com/2019/09/19/ever-been-close-to-a-whale/