Understatement

a turn of phraseintended to be a hintevolved into a story -the blackening Sunmisguides the world-a pink unicornwalks the night sky-sculptors, writersand painterscollaborateto depicta post-apocalyptic world Baba Vanga confesses-she understatedwhat she saw Baba Vanga Quadrille #216 Photo Challenge #552

Existentialism Vs Born with a Purpose

As I sat on a park bench, the sun filtered through the leaves, casting fractured light onto the cobblestones. A child chased a red balloon while her mother trailed behind, half-smiling, half-lost in thought. I couldn’t help but wonder: are we all like that balloon, drifting aimlessly in the winds of chance? Or is someone, … Continue reading Existentialism Vs Born with a Purpose

Overcoming is not negation

overvaluationhappenswithin closed circles frogs in wellsset amphibian rulesfor terrestrial, aquaticsand aviators standard operating proceduresobstruct excellencebeyond boundaries I set new rules every day.-no change or deletionlife accelerateson positive paths whatever is left behindis an irrelevant pastovercoming is not a negation MTB at dVerse

Take a walk alone

The prompt for this piece is the news article here Why More Indian Women Are Saying "Not Yet" to Marriage take your timeto walk out-stereotypical trapsare no goodsince you’ll break them anywayand hurt othersalong with yourself take your timeto know the differencebetweena frog and a princeyou may not be a princessbut you are not compelledto … Continue reading Take a walk alone

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #365

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #365 Here's a short video for you to think about and base your piece on. https://youtu.be/3SNHrfnd0t0 The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  We will not include any post that is found to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #365

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #363

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #363 We have a cryptic quote attributed to Oscar Wilde that serves as your inspiration for writing this week. Feel free to explore or comment creatively or create a similar cryptic quote. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #363

Thresholds – a Palinode

1. I shred the calendar, yet save a few dates,Moments of joy that time celebrates.The days may pass, like whispers in the breeze,But memories linger, with a gentle ease. In the chaos of life, I find my peace,In cherished moments, where worries cease.The future's a mystery, the past a tale,But love and laughter, they never … Continue reading Thresholds – a Palinode

Reena’s Xploration Challenge#362

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #362 I found some striking photographs that won the Best Abstract Photos for 2024. Here are three of those.  You may choose anyone to base your piece on. If you prefer more than one, write separate pieces and blogs on each so that the uniqueness of the theme is retained. Please don’t … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge#362