Uplifting blues

she scoops her insidessurvives dreamy rideson golden sands, oceans blueauthenticitybold vivacitybanishes clouds, skies are blue I see her flash smilesstretching empty milesLet me see your soul, I saysilence engulfs windssongs unheard-she singsfrom other dark worlds she slays it's chilly out theresnowy paths nightmarewhat will warm you up, she asksfind your soul, let burnlet energy churnbask … Continue reading Uplifting blues

Ruefully yours

keys to a treasuredismissed as junk decades backmock my ignoranceshow missed opportunitiesI have nothing but regret https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2023/01/10/photo-challenge-448/

Social Media

I don't think I could have built an online profile and identity without the use of social media. I'm not an addict, and do not spend hours on social media. However, I'm able to interact more on this blog and on Quora than social media sites. LinkedIn used to be a great site for posting … Continue reading Social Media

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #262

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! PROMPT #262 RANDOM DREAMS So, which is the prompt? The words or the image? It's your choice. Choose one or both to take you to a different world. There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #262

It’s all behind us

courageto not denylook squarely in the eyecross over to the other side-intacta prick in the bubble world helpsis it deliveranceor an escape?-breathe free I don't knowwhy I tried so hardto measureup to thoseI don't want to meet againget real - walk out the best and the worsttime for the bubble to burstit's all behind us … Continue reading It’s all behind us

New Dawnings

long awaited bright lightfilters in through dark cracksof my worn-out windowscrevices on my ageing faceseek shelter from real worldsI am what I was (I tell myself)let’s wipe out all stories in between New dawnings are welcometo rearrange or meshto overwrite historyor start a story afresh my grey head perks upasking me to embrace my soultell … Continue reading New Dawnings

REFLECTIONS

So, you've started life in New Year 2023. It may feel like you've stepped in a new life. It may feel like a continuation of the life you've been leading. The last few days do offer a chance to reflect. Personally, I hope the reflections and conclusions stay with me. I share a few nuggets … Continue reading REFLECTIONS

Basements

Another calendar gets ready to walk down the staircase, slowly and silently to the basement.  Will it be surprised to meet others of its own ilk, separated by digits. I guess not, for they’ve always been interlinked - stories, thoughts and ideas are not separated by numbers. The imposed frameworks of dates relegate them to  … Continue reading Basements

RSV

I've never heard of RSV. In the last two years, vested interests have spread a scare about the next wave of Covid impacting kids more than adults. I guess vaccine manufacturers and hoarders have a lot to do with these rumors. An investor on the Shark Tank India show was candid, "If you can create … Continue reading RSV