stature - whenmeasured by confidencedoes not unnerve either man or beast silhouettesconceal imperfectionawareness helps you keep up courage stay watchfulwho bends down to meet youit's not a favor, but your value What Do You See
Stature
Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracy theories range from attention-seeking behaviour to sinister motives of gaining power by misleading. The difference between facts and opinions gets more blurred every day, as social media oplatforms have maniacs proclaiming they are the ultimate in truthfulness. What perplexes me even more are the followers willing to believe them. At the simplest, it is … Continue reading Conspiracy Theories
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #267
Welcome back! It was another beautiful week, when we explored different facets of love and time. I don't know why I want to linger on a little longer. PROMPT #267 I had an epiphany this week while watching a Shark Tank India episode, and it was a mention of the term 'legacy thinking'. The flaws … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #267
Dual, Reversible
Click, click, click ....goes my mouse.shopping onlinereversible garments fascinate.cute puppy bedsreversible, dual tonesIt’s time to reflect, ruminate. I wonder if lifegave me a deallessons to be learnton the treadmillit’s exhaustingpanting for breathendless walkinggetting nowhere… -Maybe I failedto turn it aroundto see other shadesawaiting manifestation-maybe it’s a makeoverfor a soul batteredit’s time for redemption a chance … Continue reading Dual, Reversible
Speak to us, threaten….
I grew up in an era when television screens received inputs from metal antennae planted on terraces. Watching the sun entangled between bars saddened the child in me. I was taught at home not to catch butterflies and cause them pain, but dissecting a frog in the lab was forgivable. Dear Nature, your silence has … Continue reading Speak to us, threaten….
Depression
fungal growthssuperimposed thoughts-divert cleanneural paths-blue moods darken clean landscapesthe black dog barks loud -did you missa dash of yellowin turquoise-did you misstoothless smiles on grey morningsfind what lights your life -reflectionsof skies and deep sea-floating lifein whirlpools-offers seats to optimismWill you miss the chance? What Do You See?
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #266
Welcome to another month in 2023, albeit a shorter one! So, am I going to be less busy, do less, dream less and accomplish less... Are we so driven by calendars and clocks? Are we truly enmeshed with the world, each other and Time? Before we move on to the weekly prompt, let me congratulate … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #266
Mirrors
I see what drives her to do those insane things. A childhood bereft of parental approval and expectations to fit into a mold induce unhealthy compliance or wild rebellion. It is a quest to find oneself. What perplexes me even more are those shifts in behavior patterns, moving from rebellion to compliance and back. Do … Continue reading Mirrors
I got an idea out of the blue
your self-worth is not in your inbox,nor those glances of approvalyou will win the race on light feet,unshackled from expectations. Take time to stop and assess…Are you where you planned to be?Or beyond the realm of dreams,reached better destinations? Ready to jump off the cliff,egging on others to joinyou see valleys of happiness…It is not … Continue reading I got an idea out of the blue
Retirement
“I ordered baklava today, but it does not live up to my Mom’s cooking”, coos her daughter on the phone while ordering dinner online. Her husband senses her disappointment. “Let them live their own lives. You did your best.” She used to gloat in compliments after guests enjoyed her lavish dinners, and erroneously built her … Continue reading Retirement
