Fiery Females – Seen, but not HEARD I was attending a party hosted by the President of the company my husband worked in, for all newly married couples of the year. Conversation veered around to blood donations, and he mentioned that Blood Group O is the universal receiver. I gently corrected him to say that […]Seen, … Continue reading Seen, but not heard — SacredCircleforWomen
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
Xploration Challenge #189 was different - innocent, childlike, light-hearted, opening itself up to myriad interpretations. I was not sure if serious, mature writers who stand as pillars to the Xploration Challenge will respond, or walk away with disdain. Respond they did, and it makes marvellous reading. Do check out all the blogs... WEEKLY WRAP Susi … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #189 – Weekly Wrap
My apologies for not being able to compile the Weekly Wrap. Will post it on Sunday. PROMPT #190 A word prompt for this week. INSANITY 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #190
Welcome back! I want to change the mood to a light-hearted tone this week. PROMPT #189 The images look funny, but the interpretation and theme is your choice. It's not necessary that you have to write a humorous piece. You can choose one or both from the two images. It can be a limerick, a … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #189
https://www.youtube.com/embed/kHULeT4688Y?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en&autohide=2&wmode=transparent A famous poem was doing the circulation on social media, a couple of years ago. “People come into your life for a reason, season or a lifetime.” I was intrigued by it. I applied the learning in many situations in life, and realised that whatever is mentioned is true. It happens. Just like every … Continue reading Wise Wednesdays – A Reason or a Season — SacredCircleforWomen
PROMPT #188 The word prompt for today is DEVIL This video may provide additional inspiration. https://aeon.co/videos/the-devils-you-know-how-satan-became-a-versatile-stand-in-for-all-manner-of-evil 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #188
Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com I inked a deal with myself, and then let it all flow. It had the warmth of tears, and coldness of regret. https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/06/26/weekend-writing-prompt-215-ink/
Welcome back! I came across a heart-wrenching picture of a drawing by a 4-year old, whose father is battling lung failure due to Covid in hospital. When asked what was it she had drawn, she said “Corona, Corona …. Everywhere Corona.” The entire family was infected, but all others have recovered. Then, I see people … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #187
PROMPT #186 An image prompt this week Xploration Challenge #185 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #186
