Debt

I look at you lovingly, my creationyet I know you will choose to go your own way I know you are under no obligationto behave as I want, your desires hold sway Why this unreasonable expectation?You are a person, a character, not clay You are not me - but the next generationthe future is all … Continue reading Debt

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #239

Welcome back! PROMPT #239 We have a situation prompt this week You wake up to discover a completely different, unknown face staring back at you from the mirror. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #239

Secrets of the night

smoothness of velvet black nightswine glasses reflect starlightI consume divine magicas the drama plays out bright those characters speak to mehang between stars and planetsI invite them to share talesof hell and spunky comets Why call No Moon a New Moon?A falling star shows its mightlaughing at spineless languageasks me - now, never, tonight? Ditch … Continue reading Secrets of the night

Sky

I envy the artist or filmmaker who fleshes out imagination, and presents it in two or three dimensions. Some people can relate to the characters. To all others, it’s as vague as the sky - an illusion to keep imagination engaged. The root of all disappointment in the world is that we derive comfort from … Continue reading Sky

Limited sky

skies stretch endlesslyI lament limitations-no wings, no airplanesbut I'm blessed with unboundedhuman imagination paint poems on skieswrite it in colors unseen-it whispers softlyWhat have I missed in myself?Why don't I see what you see? https://amanpan.com/2022/07/12/eugis-weekly-prompt-unbounded-july-12-2022/

Growing up with Truth

me-waitingto grow up,embrace freedombut Ido notknow travailsawaiting me-life factswant tomake themselvesknown, accepted-Truth slow,losingbattles tofind new meaningknows Iwill reachpinnaclesafter readingmaps pathsshow uponly whenI acknowledgeTruth https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2022/07/12/tankatuesday-poetry-challenge-no-280-specificform-lanturne-or-lanterne/

Celebration

It’s my birthdayand I think… Am I happy aboutbeing where I am?despite all that I did not likebut managed to overcome… Sure, life could’ve been betterbut it’s almost over now Why not celebrate lessons learntPreparedness for another journey? https://dversepoets.com/2022/07/11/quadrille-155-lets-celebrate/

Terror

A face behind the maskA mask behind the faceor emptiness? all I can touchis cold steelinessof sharp Evil It harms by offensive movesor just absence of actionwhen needed most all I can feelis flatness-I bubble with rage silence of entrapped lifespells danger - more thansilence of tombs all I can hearare muffled gruntsof species unknown … Continue reading Terror

Re-Invention

3-D cubism stirsa sleepy population-new kids on the blocktech-savvy and creativenow write a new narrative I feel outdatedbut an eager to learn moreshould I choose codingor those apps for fancy picsI'm on the edge - Watch out, world! https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2022/07/05/photo-challenge-421/

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #238

Welcome back! PROMPT #238 We have a picture prompt this week. There is no restriction on length or 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #238