Kindness

I help herI may need her helptomorrow-oblige herto serve my own interestAm I being kind? https://wordcraftpoetry.com/2021/10/26/tankatuesday-weekly-poetry-challenge-no-249-themeprompt/

Shadows

The shadow gets darker as light changes in autumn evenings. It spreads arms on both sides, as if it wants to hug me. I’m curious. I’d like to know it better. Where does it live? What does it do? Why do we fear those who exist on a different plane? I guess because they are … Continue reading Shadows

Wisdom of my heart

wrapped in comfort of your magnanimity I try to see Your world with human lenses and yet find… wisdom of heart unmatched nobility of my soul unprecedented gift of my presence unappreciated https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/10/25/what-do-you-see-105-october-25-2021/ https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2021/10/21/reenas-xploration-challenge-204/

Fiery Skies

FIRESTORMS moonlight picnics on the beach cosy chats by fireside an oath before you kiss a ring before you commit ready for firecrackers… provocations - a way of life verbal duels welcome -you loves fireballs sneaky lies here and there struggle to find your space -you work at fireproofing watch the stars alone at night … Continue reading Fiery Skies

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #204

Welcome back! PROMPT #204 It's a word prompt this week. FILTER 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 #204

Lost and found in sludge

You are lost if not held up by others You fear finding yourself in my poetry It may reveal a soul hiding behind mirrors skilfully covered with stains on my attire -scars of blame for being happy with myself for being lost in my own world You feel threatened by your own inadequacy by your … Continue reading Lost and found in sludge

Found Poetry

Found Poem Somewhere  there  the flash of  short-term memory waiting to speak to fill in empty space with name, date, trivia, punch line. holding the shadow of life to go on hundred times a day. I greet my neighbour, who smiles looking for some clue,  anything to break the spell of disappointments in long-term memory … Continue reading Found Poetry

Determination

ash-grey eyes match the charcoal dress make me visualise her rising like a Phoenix from wherever she’s dumped dreams embalmed in an egg now sprout wings fly across the sky on the same path as the Sun Determination beats both life and death https://dversepoets.com/2021/10/18/22981/