Reena’s Xploration Challenge #360

Welcome to the last Challenge of 2024! The next one will appear on 4th Jan'25. PROMPT #360 Images sourced from Pixabay We have two images to fire your imagination in the next three weeks. If you can connect the two, that would be fine. If you cannot, you may choose to write two separate pieces. … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #360

Yet, I live

I look backand wonder sometimeswhat brought me heredespite memy brashnessmy rebellious instinctsthat alienatedmore than attractedcentres of power I look at the lineson my ageing palmdarker and deeperand find solacein a small part of methat I still holdin my firm grip despiteunfulfilled ambitionsforgotten dreamsunrealistic thoughtsa world I imaginedbut never owned yet I existand there cannotbe a … Continue reading Yet, I live

New Year Wish

Give me the strengthto row my boat on rocky roadsto walk on clouds, float in the skyon wild and whacky waves, let me fly Take away my fearsliberate from limited vision;dump perspectives for the wholeto feel the seamlessness of truth Photo Challenge #545

Prayer

let magnanimityof the universehit with a bang oceans be served in bowlssunlight in wick-lampsmountains in my backyardprotect against pain let angels dropfrom Heavenin my prayers to makehospitalsredundantwealth abundant let Peaceoverrulepolitics and war Quadrille #214

Xmas Tree

itawaitsits glorydecoratedwith colour and lightmocks warm cottony snownow alone in a forestbut soon, its time will come - Christmaslove, bonhomie, social gatheringsMay it be merry for all and sundry MTB: An Etheree Tree Happy Holidays to Team dVerse

Different Strokes

when they sought different, yet held handswhen they let their boats float on arid sandsa just-released smile was a cause of mirthwho says they were separated by birth “Whatcha’ talking about, Willis” was the refrainAdventures chose to board Arnold’s trainSupportive Sis, Kimberley - the sensible oneTogether they kept housekeepers on the run… Drummond - the … Continue reading Different Strokes

Potential

What kind of sounds do their souls emanatetheir essence scooped out - too soon or too late?Did they grow unhindered to their full potential?before gifting shells l to those who appreciate their essence scooped out - too soon or too lateI wonder if they cry for what has been lostbefore gifting shells l to those … Continue reading Potential

Don’t take me in

don't take me intill you unclothe my thirsty souldon't take me inmy captivating fashion senseenvelopes emaciationstarved of understanding; I killdon't take me in W3 Prompt #136

Unbroken talent

let me take you wheretalent unbroken and wholea thousand splendid soulsreside in anonymity let us try to give them a namethey’re not hungry for famebut for my sake and yoursthey need visibility let them clash with no onethey don’t crave powerI see enhanced worlds with exposureIt is a rare beauty Source of Inspiration Moonwashed Weekly … Continue reading Unbroken talent

Missed Alarms

Those suppressed sounds, reverberate on snooze, buttons pressed to let them sleep dreams clutched tight stalk, awake-ephemeral,  moments of moldable clay capacity, drives borrowed consciousness,  alarms ring in twilight zonesthe day I know, why I stepped out of bed, darkened suns will fly aglow a song will play, parting silent lips now, bells will welcome a … Continue reading Missed Alarms