watch yellowsturn flaming orangechallenge sun,pallid moonssupported by deep watersthen meet a mountain rigid rockscompel a retreatteach lessonssurvivalneeds good navigation skillsnot raw bravado Written for Photo Challenge #439 at MLMM
Bravado
In between
crackling logs rekindle thoughtsdying branches, twigsgasping for last breaths beforetumbling into ash-fireplaces bring no comfort a soul cries aloud in shockas it recalls deathin a previous lifetimeit takes time and love-to rejoice in a new form formation to destructioncycles of naturewhat's sandwiched between layersis the core of life-cackling two faced energy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7hIz5khVPA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD9xyTWO8fQ Written for … Continue reading In between
Accidentally immortal
innocence supremeshe fell on a fresh painting-artist's influencepainted on without a brushshe stands transformed foreverthe artist's best work as yet What Do You See in this work of art?
Collisions
beware of friendly conversationswhich quickly change direction-manipulation-don't mentionshock unconcealed venomous expressionwords that cause deep abrasion-manipulation-don't mentionblocks sharp shooting targeted invasionsattacking reputations-manipulation-don't mentionrocks Lucky Dip at MLMM The poetry form used is triquint
Greatest Transition
ditch mortalitygently, imperceptiblystretch boundary linestranscend to different zonesmingle with eternity Written for Moonwashed Weekly Prompt hosted by the ever-gracious Eugenia
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
