I stay fixatedon mysterious bluesboundlessness of etherglued on the sky -fascinatedas it pulls a shrouddarkness on the day I’m sure gods live thereto hold sun, moon, starsclouds and windsbattles not spared-the sky never attacksthe sky never rescinds It’s a myth they sayyou’ll hit nothingnessyet blues hold a worlddivinity holds swaycherished and chasedstraightened, unfurled It flags … Continue reading Boundless Sky
Who can send me this blank envelope? Is it a creditor wanting acknowledgement of some sort to ensnare me in a recovery trap? They’ve been on the prowl for some time. But I’ve already lodged a complaint with the cybercrime cell about identity theft. I have not taken the loan they want me to repay. … Continue reading TRAPS
Welcome back! PROMPT #243 Situations - not always to our liking - keep developing across the world. We may want to switch off the television at times. Or we may be inspired to reflect on situations with a story or poem. Yes, we have a situation prompt this week. You can choose between the two … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #243
it’s so easy to cross boundary linesbehave like you own the placeown people, own minds and lifestylesdemonstrate superiorityyou were born privilegedto lord it over others privilege of birthstatus, money or just-an assumption that othersshould fall in linebecause everybody you knowhas always done so-and everybody else will always doIt’s something you are used toAnd can’t see … Continue reading Transgression
I came across this image on social media today about how a house is viewed. Then, comes an essay prompt from Jim Adams, which add one more dimension to how a house can be viewed - as a storehouse of energy, since most of our urban homes are built with bricks. Being a tropical country, … Continue reading Solar Suresh
Welcome back to an ever-changing world! What's new about it? PROMPT #242 Write whatever the image brings up in you. 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, … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #242
A remote in my hand lets me control devices. I’m happy. How close is far, when the pandemic does not allow me to be a part of my neighbor’s joys and sorrows? Isolated by the virus, I draw closer to the world with messages and calls. But those who are far … remain far. I … Continue reading Remote
Is it too much to ask for stability and a lack of toxicity around you? Is it a sin to live life the way you like it? Is it a crime to hold your own opinions, and not give in to pressure? Why is one criminalized for being independent? I wipe away scars as they … Continue reading Sunday Confessionals at MLMM
Welcome back! PROMPT #241 A single line prompt for this week - The only ghost that scares is a past version of you. Write whatever pops up in mind. 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #241
Welcome back to a world which did not change, despite the solar flare and a cracked magnetic field! We go with a collage prompt this week, which was not done for a long time. PROMPT #140 There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #240
