Parallelogram de Crystalline

a sharp mindcaring dispositionrespect for personal boundaries lets me speaklistens attentivelyno mansplaining or interjections knows my dreamsoffers quiet supportis a partner in silence and words book addictintellectual bentuses reason more than emotion MTB at dVerse

Twisted Tendrils

“All I remember about the girl is two strands of auburn hair hanging on her forehead and menacing eyes”, said the victim of an attack, his head still dizzy with the almost fatal blow. “Does she remind you of someone who belongs to your past?” The investigating officer’s tone is cold and matter-of-fact, in stark … Continue reading Twisted Tendrils

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #385

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #385 This week, use any one or more of the following words in your piece. word collector light collector emotional garbage collector You are free to invent other unusual words ending with 'collector'. Ensure they DO NOT pertain to common hobbies like art or stamp collecting. There is no restriction on the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #385

Redemption

dark alleys of thoughtforay into nothingnesson the verge of light it’s not meit’s that nagging voicethat incitesenragesat its best – encouragesme to take the leap resentmentto thoughts of revengescalding wordshands like swordscut sheaths of oppressionexpose hollow claims power inpresumptuous handsfalls like ashruins ofdilapidated structuresgive way to free will Poetics at dVerse

Let her?

“Wealth has bred arrogance in her. She has no sympathy for her sick husband.” The patriarchy groaned under the onslaught of verbal attacks. “In this family, I was always declared guilty. Yet, I retain my right to live the way I like.” She fumed in response. Her words resonated with those who could reach the … Continue reading Let her?

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #384

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #384 Let's start with a word. Interrobang — a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!) (noun) This week's prompt is to use 1) a question and 2) an exclamation in your piece. We are talking about the spirit, … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #384

Lost passwords

rediscover dreamsLost treasures or good riddance-forgotten passwordsare just a ruse to preventtrespassers, curious cats Below are a few guidelines I provide in my financial literacy sessions about using safe passwords. Complex passwords are safe, yet challenging to remember. Most common passwords are Password Qwerty 1234567 12345678 123321 Others may contain a combination of names and … Continue reading Lost passwords

The Disconnect

I walked alone in the morningwhile others sleptnavigated my tracksthrough dead fish and snakes-it was low tidethe sea depositedits ugly secretson the beachas fisherwomenhung their dirty linenout there to dry I walked alone in the evening.the waves swallowed a golden ballbled orange and crimsonon a weeping horizonjumped high to create wallsto block the view of … Continue reading The Disconnect

Determination tinged with ….

I still remember her look when she saidI, too, had a home… till yesterday evening.I still feel the pain oozing through dry eyes.stung by abandonment; frozen with shock I, too, had a home… till yesterday evening.Her loved ones threw her out, but she survived,stung by abandonment, frozen with shockSome day, I will build another home … Continue reading Determination tinged with ….