I was touched by a Facebook post today, and I've used the screenshot as the cover image here. The simple things— a comfort zone we carve from the chaos. We trim, reshape, and restructure the moments that once jolted us with their rawness. What feels gentle now was once seismic— life-altering, when it first arrived … Continue reading Simplicity of Roots
How often have I enviedan artist, poet, writerwishing I could dowhat they appearto exclusively know. But then I probe,disentangle thoughtfind inner worldsunschooled, distraughtprocessed differentlyexpressed untwirled My words carrymy pulse, my hue;and so do theirsshort or longeach voice uniquea sovereign song. styles can be comparedtechniques admiredbut never the flameThe spirit’s fire burnsin its own name. RXC … Continue reading To Each Their Own
Welcome back! Outstanding is the only word that occurs to me about last week's contributions. Cheers and heartfelt appreciation to all of you. PROMPT #388 Here we go with the writing prompt - a quote for this week. Exceptional is what I wish I had said. You may choose to use the words in letter … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #388
Welcome back! PROMPT #387 Use one or both to fire your imagination. There is no restriction on the length or format of the piece. There is no last date unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. We will not include any posts that are found to be offensive, vulgar or hurt ordinary … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #387
Welcome back! PROMPT #386 We have a quote by Maria Popova to serve as an inspiration this week. History is not what happened, but what survives the shipwreck of judgment and chance. Maria Popova It is not necessary to use the line or words, though there is nothing to stop you from doing so. But … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #386
Welcome back! PROMPT #385 This week, use any one or more of the following words in your piece. word collector light collector emotional garbage collector You are free to invent other unusual words ending with 'collector'. Ensure they DO NOT pertain to common hobbies like art or stamp collecting. There is no restriction on the … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #385
dark alleys of thoughtforay into nothingnesson the verge of light it’s not meit’s that nagging voicethat incitesenragesat its best – encouragesme to take the leap resentmentto thoughts of revengescalding wordshands like swordscut sheaths of oppressionexpose hollow claims power inpresumptuous handsfalls like ashruins ofdilapidated structuresgive way to free will Poetics at dVerse
I scout for eyeballson my journey through etherblinking attentionlidless eyes watch but can't speakcurtailed communication "Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." —Buddha visibilitymatters when I burn through mindsinstigate actionTruth needs to make itself heardSun and Moon are silent lamps Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge
The cloud is a convenient vault—a weightless archive where our lives, memories, and secrets reside. Yet, the security of this invisible fortress is not as impenetrable as it seems. At any moment, a breach can turn our KYC documents and confidential files into a public spectacle. Hackers, like ever-watchful phantoms, lurk at the gates, ready … Continue reading Perils of Cloud Storage
The first sentence that caught my attention as a writing prompt was "Why don’t we stand up to bullies?" I believe evil is pulverised and far too amorphous now to be fought. It is not like we attack and conquer a fort where the monsters live, and live happily ever after. The monsters have sown … Continue reading Bullies Everywhere
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