Memory

Why focus on wealth or beauty?It can be crass or superficialThoughts, manners make youwhat you are, what you’ll be It’s all in the total personalitythe only thing that’s beneficialensure that it’s deeply ingrainedThen where am I without memory? How could you miss the criticalityof something that can’t be artificialI am what I am - as … Continue reading Memory

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #255

Welcome back! It's a relaxed Thursday for me, after several weeks. I looked for something that is outside my usual league, and found this picture appealing. Hope it stimulates your imagination too. PROMPT #255 Image credit: Noel Nichols on Unsplash There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no last date either, … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #255

Contraventions

You fear explosions; they threaten to blow up long-held structures.I analyze implosions; question, learn a lot from small ruptures The external captivates you; it’s just an extension of your visionIt’s your mission, your view; adopted and adapted position You want to conquer rage of the ocean, worship navarchyYou stem energy dissipation; I celebrate anarchy Six … Continue reading Contraventions

Spin-a-thon

steel your resolve, the wheel keeps spinningrace against fears, step up accelerationswear love forever, or revenge in indignationChallenge destiny, the wheel keeps spinning race against fears, step up accelerationconquer the world as you know itChallenge destiny, the wheel keeps spinningyou know not where it leads, but keep running conquer the world as you know itsteel … Continue reading Spin-a-thon

When the marble broke

a careless construction workerdamaged the marble templeinstalled with love on your grave the news chipped awaya piece of my heartthen I hear a voicethe soul is whole… you don’t live in thereit’s a place constructedto give me emotional succorwhen I’m down and outto honor myself withloyalty badgesto tell the worldlove is immortal It sure is … Continue reading When the marble broke

Terror

dark clouds engulf vast blues a frightened rainbow shrinks black moves to absorb vivacious colors Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge #Taste the Rainbow

Scarecrow

set up to frighten birdsmy insides churn with fear tell them to look in my eyessee the terrorinduced by Devilschange meas I emerge fromimposed intimidating clothesto flee …. abandon crop of evilwith the birdsfly free… Quadrille #163 at dVerse

Opportunity

unpeelstructures - an antidoteto fragility concealvistas of opportunitywith robust possibility revealfears of unknownblock infrangibility stealbright futurestake away credibility peel windowsexamine potentialseal capability What Do You See

Politico

treacherous images hauntI feel the painof a knife in the backthough I’m not sureIf I’ve seen one I sanitize my handsafter every handshakeAvoid eye contactTo concealDeep-rooted hatred No love for monsters, I say… My friend texts back Hey, all I meant to say was that he’s an ace diplomatAnd can help you seal deals in … Continue reading Politico

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #254

Welcome back! We have a word prompt this week. PROMPT #254 POLITICO There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #254