What’s in a piece?

a piece of artthat creates many morewith shadows behindreflections on the floor a piece of mindthat breaks bondswith presumptionscontinuing to haunt a piece of heartthat bleeds involuntarywith a strange lovein a life solitary Photo Challenge #532

Landing

wheels rotatingaircraft spinstime to reflecton all that I leave behindchecking if the storieslay buried in gravesnobody to call my name-the city and Istrangers hereafter the plane flies againto a destinationlife will crashafter landing Quadrille at dVerse Photo Challenge #531

Optimism

optimism-unending battleto change the view-unbending willto not be a victimof fear-inducing stories-to not let the leashtighten on thoughts helplessness gripssilenced rebellion haunts-march onsow seeds of change-let the futurereap the fruitit deserves Quadrille at dVerse Photo Challenge #529

New Beginnings

A tender sprout reaches for the sun in the cradle of earth, casting doubts out. Green leaves unfurl in the morning light, promising growth and a bright future. Each leaf whispers secrets of resilience; roots delve deep, seeking life’s sustenance. Against the odds, they push through the ground, a testament to hope, where possibilities abound. … Continue reading New Beginnings

A Soul Reminisces

It took me a lifetime to realize I don’t need to have opinions on everything. The thought struck like lightning, when I was held against the wall by judgments others inflicted on me. I watched the timber of my life disintegrate in a flash. Nevertheless, I built a bench of experience, which may serve as … Continue reading A Soul Reminisces

Thought

I am constantly evolving, not the same person I was in the past, and I will continue to transform in the future. Maybe I was the same soul in a different body, or the same soul in the same body, with different thoughts. Thoughts are energy.  They evaporate as quickly as they form but leave … Continue reading Thought

Angst

tonightdon’t let humanitydrink from its own cupand drain the meaning of life till the stray dog on the streetwalking with a swaggerredefines sobrietymakes oblique attemptsto connect with humansdriving the world but…barking sounds get drownedin blaring musicdisappointed nostrilsretract from alcohol fallen postscall for restorationas a dog relieves himselfof shared angst-all’s not wellwith the world Photo Challenge … Continue reading Angst

Steps

The escalator was not working today, and each step felt … different, if not painful. It enhanced awareness of the journey without looking at a hand-held screen. I glanced at the other side and watched people alight quickly as if they enjoyed the process. I’m unsure if downward movement is always a joy,  but it … Continue reading Steps