Wright Brothers

they dreamt of wingsfeet stuck to the groundfree souls incarceratedin bodies designed to deliverin a certain way they put their human heads togetherto invent metal wingsand ride on thosebringing fairy tales to life they brought the skies closerbanished fearsof highs up there Respond to the challenge on Weekend Writing Prompt

Driving Licence

mapsinspiredirectionsdestinationschanging course to meetlife we have lost somewhereon passenger seats - aspireto drive with or without licenseyou don't need one - with only one life. The picture reminded me of another video on "A failure to Communicate". Sharing here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=8Ox5LhIJSBE Written for What Do You See hosted by Sadje

A fistful of sky

build ladders to reachnot pinnacles of successbut get piece of skyjustify being small dotsin search of spaces to fly Puzzle This - Saturday Mix at MLMM

In the wrong box

We've received a complaint, but in the wrong boxWe don't deal with the forbidden, or unlucky charmsYou ask about a parcel yet to be deliveredMaybe happiness spilt out with a jolt We don't deal with the forbidden, or unlucky charmsthere are scavengers hunting for what's in thereMaybe happiness spilt out with a joltand the parcel … Continue reading In the wrong box

Open and Close – Synonyms Only

unfastened seatbeltswillpower ready to leapdense desire crossesself-imposed boundary linesanswers calls from unknown space imaginationpropels unplanned adventuresit's just a journeyexplore compact cells withinto unlock dreams crouched in fear Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt #326

Shadow Play

when shadows come first, what do they saythey inspire solid structures which won't swayI need to know where the shadows come fromWhat is their past? What games do they play? they inspire solid structures which won't swayI want to touch that invisible latent forceWhat is their past? What games do they play?Where does the sun … Continue reading Shadow Play

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #286

Welcome back! I was travelling in the last week, hence may have missed out on some contributions. In case I have failed to comment on or share your piece, please bring it to my notice. I loved the responses which I read. The following thought comes to mind, and I’m sharing it here in form … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #286

When regret overtakes

When the world goes dryI’ll have a few tearsbottled in regretand helplessnessto float my boatfind new destinations When the world looks upside downI’ll know I’m the chosen onethe one deserving to beon the Maker’s sidelaughing at his own mistakeslaunching new ones When regret overtakes intentI’ll have a thought to fall back onIf the Maker can … Continue reading When regret overtakes

Adagio

nobody knows the cause of commotionpain taking over in slow motionhurting body, numbing the mind Look for the cause, for I can't find pain taking over in slow motionIs it external or internal?Look for the cause, for I can't findAll I know is I'm not responsible. Is it external or internalnobody knows the cause of … Continue reading Adagio