Future

when crayons run out of colorbut the mind is fertileI draw a rough sketchto be repainted when I returnas an architectto rebuildthis much-loved place my bubble bursting with joyMy gran will welcome meinto her monochrome homeask for a fresh coat of paint W3 Prompt #189

The Host with the Most

eclectic choicewinners rejoicecompliments raisethe bar being the hostis no mean featit takes time and spaceto coordinate A Sijo sproutsfrom chaosin and outof creative corridors I lost count, but-Skeptically yoursDavid keeps scoreand opens the door It is Wednesday againPoems will rainWagons build a trainon W3 terrain W3 Prompt #188

Pebble

The house rose without my aid,I rolled from the truck that was homekicked along by indifferent feet,never a place to call my own. A cute dog sniffed, then swallowed me“Calcium deficient,” the neighbours said.I churned inside his stormy tummy,till bile returned me to the street. the dog walks bound in a muzzle,still searching for a … Continue reading Pebble

Manifestation

What I think will not make me sinkWhat I see will sure come to meIt is the rule of manifestationOpen the mind's eye; then watch it fly What I see will sure come to meThis is creative visualisationOpen the mind's eye; then watch it flyDon't let it go, just do it and know This is … Continue reading Manifestation

Crafting an Identity

On cosy winter evenings, she delighted everyonewith perfectly shaped wontons and steaming soup Reluctance fell drop-by-drop like chilli oil or vinaigretteas she dressed the saladwhile planning the outfits she would needon her impending trip to the Wild West “You have your fifteen minutes of fame”,said the organiser, “may be less”“You don’t receive awards under the … Continue reading Crafting an Identity

Autumnal Vibes

Leaves lose their greens; reveal a brighter corethey embellish the Planet; then it's time to goAcross fields and oceans, the seasons murmurFall is the word; Winds are the messenger they embellish the Planet; then it's time to goEarth's secrets covered, beyond human reachFall is the word; Winds are the messengerroots whisper; underground links prosper Earth's … Continue reading Autumnal Vibes

Glasses

How I wish my glasses could singIn search of my eyes, and a visionIf they get lost, a bell should ringHow I wish my glasses could sing lost in dreams, but can’t lose real thingsthoughts desperate for a locationHow I wish my glasses could singIn search of my eyes, and a vision W3 Prompt #182

Teflon-Coated

They had a closed mind, those blokesnever let me complete when I spokeYet, they attracted people like fliesThey were the hub with many spokesI often wondered what made them tickthey never let another perspective stick They wore Teflon, they were the Gods They presented faces, serene and calmhealed broken hearts with words like balmNarcissist streaks … Continue reading Teflon-Coated

Soul traffic

Romantic love toweringover journeysit stands tall Familial love navigatetwisted pathwaysto accept Self-love buildstrong foundationslife meets love Unrequited love Cool-not everyoneIs born lucky Enduring/timeless love lightawaits youend of tunnels Friday Fictioneers W3 Prompt #179

Eklavya

silencebetween sharp words; terrifiesthe knowledge seeker. Thoughtsconverge – in a momentof acceptance. He is no goodbut holds potential to excel, ifthe teacher condescends. A suddenPausehe walks away, determined notto demean himself. He wouldlearn, and not give a thumb. Gurustunned W3 Prompt #178 Image and Story credit: Boldsky