Swaying

I’m not in hiding. There are doors to the left, one of which will take me to the past. There is a road on the right, which goes straight ahead to freedom and bliss. The choice seems obvious. But what are these currents passing through, highlighting alphabets from a script? It feels as if the … Continue reading Swaying

Taj Mahal

who knowsburied secrets-opulent royal lovemakes all average lives look solove-less Borrowed nuggets from Twitter: ik shahanshaah ne daulat ka sahaaraa le kar ham GhariiboN kii muhabbat kaa udaayaa hai mazaaq 🙂 #SahirLudhianvi कटवा के हजारों मजदूरों के हाथ महोब्बत से बेईमानी की है https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IamkXhPuFPY https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/03/01/what-do-you-see-71-march-1st-2021/

Balance

who toppled the small fry? -who felt threatened? Goliath's inner insecurity - or instability of mind -limited perspectives don't see high architectural expertise I’d put this house  on the top of a hill let my life  go topsy turvy with a strong will let insecurities  slide away -all negatives that have held sway on weak … Continue reading Balance

Escape

Why should the people who love me, want to imprison me? I once thought they are afraid of losing me. I realised, a bit too late, that they are afraid of losing control over me. Control gives them a sense of power, makes them feel superior to me. Deep down, they know the reality is … Continue reading Escape

Transformed

dream-shopping for wavy hair alabaster skin I shut my eyes, await transformation eyes quickly darting away like those of a stranger bring home reality of non-recognition “Can’t you see my soul?” I cry but I worked so hard to hide behind layers and filters….. he likes my blue eyes but calls me by a  different … Continue reading Transformed

Enveloped thoughts

a note from destiny a coin to be flipped over or a call from once-desired destinations maybe luck changed tracks when I switched off all notifications being enveloped is no longer glory when I fly free beyond limitations https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/01/18/what-do-you-see-65-january-18-2021/

Through the iron gates

sleepwalking is her bane swirling her auburn mane she walks through dark gates They close in on her, with disdain awake, alert … she is now grown looks for space to call her own mountain guards laugh at her she’ll soon be just another stone there are many of her ilk there hardened, but no … Continue reading Through the iron gates

Train to happiness

I missed the train to happiness success that could have been destinations which were a dream I’m happy the bubble burst and I found a new path…. I’m only me and my dreams as goal posts moved away Barricades gave way to detours Stations stare back at me I missed the train to happiness https://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2021/01/04/what-do-you-see-63-january-4-21/