Sinking earth

What happened to those who stayed home gazing at the roof while travellers cut through mountain passes to blaze stories? Perspectives changed on both sides. They were re-imagining and painting the world with a pen, brush, hoofs or wheels. The Earth sunk in with the burden of some more stories as wheels rode over it. … Continue reading Sinking earth

Two Peahens in a Lavish Lounge

In a lavish lounge adorned with gilded mirrors and crystal chandeliers, two peahens perched on high stools engaged in an animated conversation. Elara, her silvery feathers shimmering under the soft glow, leaned in, her eyes wide with curiosity. “Selene,” she whispered, “what do you think of this opulence? It’s unlike anything we’ve seen in our … Continue reading Two Peahens in a Lavish Lounge

View from the Top

liberation from a cagewe once called homea view from the topreveals incarcerated turmoildrowned sensibilitiesnow rise to the surface the world looks at us differentlyas we deep diveto make sense ofaltered reflections Photo Challenge #505

Shells

Shells clinging on riverside rocksLike memories of distant shoresThey whisper the ocean's songssecrets of the ocean's floors Shells clinging on riverside rocksLike jewels in a treasure chestthey sparkle with the sun's bright raysand dazzle with their colors' zest Shells clinging on riverside rockslike dreams of a different lifethey beckon with their beauty's charmtempt with their … Continue reading Shells

Change-a-cation

life brings you backto the same stationsfading amnesiacall it compromiseor collaboration recollect, reconnectobsolete rhythmsbroken noteswhat was musicis cacophony read, scan, or memorizeit doesn’t make sensemissing pagesscattered alphabetsit’s not a story an extended handa flap of a winginvitation to flyready for reinventionor reincarnation Photo Challenge at MLMM Reena's Xploration Challenge #317

Ostracised

“It’s only your interpretation. We don’t hate you.” Someone tries to calm the agitated woman. “You don’t …. But you expect me to be like you for acceptance with open arms. And that is not going to happen. Neither am I born like you nor will I make any effort to be there.” Silence follows. … Continue reading Ostracised

Obstacles undefined

wistfulnesslife that could have beenif not pulleddown by ropesinsurmountable hatredyou are not like them Photo Challenge #499

Thirst

tired-beingshowcased ondesert safarisI thirst for some paraglidingor river adventures - Are you listening, humans? Photo Challenge #498