Anticipation

What could have been and what isstories that reverberate through my spineunstabbed back, but the dagger can striketo change my shape forever I look forward to some, but am terrified ofdrums; that invisible pen which writes my fatesprinkles ink on my budding bloomsgarden of hope; on the tentacles of a storm Anticipation - the monster … Continue reading Anticipation

Infinity

my senses can’t comprehendblack, white, colourless spaceat the edge of existenceI call it infinity I invent godsto make sense of the unknownbut cannot interactwith the superhumanor supernatural I imagine strangersout there in the unknownfor whomI am unreachableI am infinity Moonwashed Weekly Prompt

Elusive Mediums

stories etchedon soft surfaces-revised-erased-crevices filled upwith imaginationconnect the dots life stories-entombed-engraved on stoneinterpretedby random people biographerscatch snippets from the airto paint saleable tales souls crave expressionelusive mediumsflirt withvanishing ink Quadrille #220

SNIPPETS OF GRIT

The photographer combines different elements to tell a story. It is her attempt to retain sanity in an increasingly complex world. Image credit: Hanan Mamoun Photography The character of a rebel artist portrays the essence of a dictatorial regime through his work – a man being crushed by the royal elephant’s foot. This is the … Continue reading SNIPPETS OF GRIT

The TakeOver

they camethey studied all the loopholesthey conquered… a fortress was builtoriginal inhabitants banishedthose who lived insidewere bound by loyaltyand ESOPs brick-by-brickthey constructed deceitall those who made a profitturned a blind eye the tyrant ruledthe tyrant fellpeople wonder howand whythe ground beneath his feetgave away a semblance of unityholds them togetherto protect sinful secretstill they build … Continue reading The TakeOver

Life

photography

ALMOST dreams fulfilledcelebrationsin the airexplosionsround the corner, firecrackersand then - a close brush someone saysart imitates lifelife denies… The above poem is a broken Shadorma for W3 Prompt #151 Image credit: Photography by Hanan Mamoun INTERPRETATION Photo by Mathilde Langevin on Pexels.com hope springsin the form ofbright blooms to capture heartscherry blossoms last weeksthe tree … Continue reading Life

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #373

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #373 I've spent the last week mulling over two things. How are Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore feeling on their return to Planet Earth? Is it just like being on an extended tour or touching them at deeper levels? 2. For the last 17 years, I've closely watched a bank fudge its … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #373

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #372

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! FEATURED CONTRIBUTION A poem by Indira - Link given in Weekly Wrap below Celebrate your victoryThat you have broken the shackles of evil customsBut in your jubilation, do not forget those unfortunate ones who are still in darknessHalf of them who truly want to be freeWould like to hold your leg and fly … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #372