Are we moving up or down? Hold on to what you have, till we find something else. My roots run deep. Being tossed up and down won’t affect me. Stay where you are. But the structures that stand on your beliefs will change. They look the same. Those are reflections of what you once saw. … Continue reading Illusions
Welcome back! PROMPT #195 Yes, it is an image prompt as you can see - but with an added twist. Write down the first three words that come to mind on seeing this image. The words should be there on your blog. Use these three words in your piece. Alternatively, you could also use synonyms … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #195
The challenge is write a polysyndeton which is a complex sentence with conjunctions used instead of commas. What you read or hear below is a kind of conversation or stage play with each character speaking one complex sentence. I once expected you to be more like me and understand what I need but I should … Continue reading POLYSYNDETON
Welcome back! Some of you may already be aware of what I’m going to mention. It may be a literary adventure for some. I came across ‘literary devices’ while scanning the net. The link is given at the end of this piece. PROMPT 194 I chose one called POLYSYNDETON for this prompt. It is art … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #194
It is a call for help. The desperation in the voice is unmistakable. She points to a thatched hut nearby, and says something. I don’t understand the language, but can gather there is someone in there who needs help. I follow her in there. There’s a strange sense of emptiness between us, like cold air, … Continue reading Shadows
PROMPT #193 "Shhh! It's your turn now" Use this as the first or last line in your piece. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #193
Sacrifice is glorified. Sacrifice puts you in orbs above average. Sacrifice gives you a halo, and binds you to expectations. Sacrifice cries out for a worthwhile cause. There are many who will ask you to put the interest of others before your own, to attain a nobility you did not ask for. They exhort you … Continue reading Weight of Sacrifice
PROMPT #192 It's an image prompt. There is no restriction on length of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not be included. This needs to be a … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #192
Welcome back to a sane world! PROMPT #191 I came across these soul-stirring lines A.R. Ammons, GarbageA friend told me to read a review of Garbage, and I ended up reading the book itself. Yes, a book-length poem called Garbage. Why? In Ammons’s own words, garbage is spiritual, believable enough to get our attention, getting in the way, piling … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #191
1. The marriage did not last. Her husband complained she starts yelling and throwing things at him, as soon as he closed the bedroom door. His family said they cannot handle her insanity. Her father remained silent, but had tears in his eyes. He had to fight to get her out of the clutches of … Continue reading Layers of insanity
