Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Welcome back! PROMPT #278 I like to be lazy at times. So, I used an AI image generator to generate an image from the words SERENE SUN Feel free to use either the image or the words as your muse for the week. There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Sky

stellify the skyfor holding darkness and shineintangible strengthunderstated commotionwhen all that it holds shatterstrusted roofs, conceited heads Moonwashed Weekly Prompt Reena's Xploration Challenge #278

If you don’t do politics ….

The diplomat with an unblemished record retires today, and the auditorium reverberates with eulogies and high praise. Some people conjecture he will soon enter politics. “But what do you think he has been doing so far? It ain’t easy keeping so many stakeholders happy”, whispers a detractor, “If you don’t do politics, politics will do … Continue reading If you don’t do politics ….

A place called Home

“Who says you can’t buy love?”A billboard screams….soft, tiny barking soundslight up the placeThey sell puppies hereinvite peopleto give them a home. But seriously, can I?Are there other beingswho find their way into hearts?make any place their homewith love and loyaltybrand it with indelible memoriespranks, sweetness,love, just loveand some more love… Sometimesthey leave the home … Continue reading A place called Home

Spring reigns forever

“Manifestation felt like a big joke, till I started painting wishes on walls. Each brick shares a dream and conspires with the universe to make it true.” A cryptic message from Linda accompanies the picture. “What’s your dream?” “Living in the garden of hope, where spring reigns forever. Flowers never wilt, leaves never fall.” “Who … Continue reading Spring reigns forever

Pathways

heartbeats of pathwaystell tales of those who passed thro'those waiting to walkknow it will take ages tofeel relevance of stories Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt

Darkness

“Is the law of diminishing utility applicable to relationships?” The opening sentence of Neerja’s email makes me shut down devices, and vanish into oblivion. Yes, the oblivion is how we describe the offline world. It’s not disinterest, just I know what to expect. Many things gradually lose sheen in life, including relationships. I wanted to … Continue reading Darkness

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Welcome back! PROMPT #278 I've chosen a few unusual words to serve as a fillip to your imagination. Finifugal Adjective: hating endings; someone who prolongs saying goodbye for as long as possible. Meraki Adjective: to do something with soul, passion, or love.  Stellify Verb: to turn into a star.  Librocubicularist Noun: a person who reads … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #278

Back and Forth

“I forgive you, Mom, now I know why you laid down so many rules”, Maria wailed to the chagrin of others. “I guess we should focus on navigation”, the Captain’s tone is sombre. “Yes, but now you know the consequences of straying too far,” Maria is insistent. “We are close to discovering a new island, … Continue reading Back and Forth