taste of bloodunaccustomed tonguecenturiesof silencethreaten to burst through a swordGoddess Durga strikes W3 Prompt #202
Goddess Durga strikes
The Blood-stained Rocky Terrain
The blood-stained rocky terrain, often blamed for cutting bare, unprotected feet, wonders why those who chose paths both unusual and alluring were not prepared to face the sharpness of accumulated pain. The rocks hold so much character, each atom carrying memories of bygone eras, hard lessons etched into their grain. They know they will stand … Continue reading The Blood-stained Rocky Terrain
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #420
Welcome to a creative retreat, while the skies burn with firepower and spring is in the air. PROMPT #420 I came across a personification quote. “An optimist is the human personification of spring.”– Susan J. Bissonette I quite liked it, so I generated a few more with the help of AI. “Hope is the sunrise … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #420
Beacon of Light
The flame shivered as Hope turned round the corner. It’s not easy being a beacon of light against a rapidly darkening sky. Screenshot Oil supplies will be affected, says the news channel, but another superpower will help us. I’ve lost faith in superpowers. They hold power, but they are not Gods. The over-arching super-intelligence is … Continue reading Beacon of Light
To my son
We’re living in the Wi‑Fi century, but somehow the signal still drops when you need it most, like when I wanted to share an important update. From the mountain top, the sky wasn’t just clouds— it was war trending live, no filter, and he was not aware... Try telling an unborn kid his dad was … Continue reading To my son
Sign-Off
I condensed a piece I'd written in 2017 for this prompt. This is Reena Saxena signing off. If your world thrives on manipulation, multiplespeak, and mindless evil, I refuse to be part of it. I do not accept your authority, nor will I bow to Satanic rites disguised as insight. You wear masks, gather protection, … Continue reading Sign-Off
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #419
Welcome back! PROMPT #419 - In Between Eclipses You saw it. The theme for this week is "In Between Eclipses." I am giving three haiga images here to further push your creativity. It is your choice to use or not use the lines embedded in the images. Images generated by AI There is no restriction … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #419
Gruel to Gold and Guns
Hunger gnaws at Oliver’s ribs, a silent tyrant shaping childhood’s plea. It mutates. Leaders gorge on power, their banquet of greed eclipsing bread. Yet hunger, whether for crust or crown, reveals the abyss within desire’s endless reach. You want some more, wherever you are. Quadrille at dVerse - Q242
Karma Count
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IWD 2026: Justice, Rights, and the Unequal World We Inhabit
As IWD 2026 approaches with the theme "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," this blog explores social justice in its many forms — from gender equity to India's caste-based reservations, capitalism, and who truly holds decision-making power.
Creative Experiments and More 