No spaces

My health-conscious family pushes me to take this evening walk in the woods. And there is not a single evening when I don’t think of my sister. She was the achiever in the family. She sprinted through her academic and professional life in leaps and bounds, making us all proud. She chose to remain single. … Continue reading No spaces

Dilemma – American Sentence

Will you choose the devil to escape dark, uncertain waters below? What Do You See? The American Sentence is a concept of the legendary Beat Poet, Allen Ginsberg. It is simply a poem within 17 syllables in one line. The line should be written in complete sentence (s). It should capture a moment with a “turn”.

Audacity

-pierced by accusations-being held to rulesmeasured against normsset by others -I shock themwith my audaciousness-I bleed confessionsof knowing what I wantbeing myself-nothing more-nothing less Weekend Writing Prompt

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #277

Welcome back! PROMPT #177 I've picked up a few quotes from Goodreads to inspire you in this week. “There’s something about arriving in new cities, wandering empty streets with no destination. I will never lose the love for the arriving, but I'm born to leave.”― Charlotte Eriksson, Empty Roads & Broken Bottles: in search for The Great … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #277

Chronology

“Someone has recorded the trail of events in this diary, and available evidence supports it partially. It means there’s someone who is not only aware but involved in the happenings.” “Could it be the criminal or key witness?” Paul’s tone is both insouciant and challenging. “I wouldn’t risk second-guessing that, till all evidence is on … Continue reading Chronology

Where I grew up

A deathly silence makes me wonder where the inmates are, till shadows start creeping out soundlessly. I’ve met you before – my beliefs, acts, regrets and desires. I believed you are part of me, but today I face you like former teammates. Why did you drive me to do certain things, and why did I … Continue reading Where I grew up

BOATS (Beliefs, Opportunities, Action, Touching peaks, Success)

Beliefsa room with no windowsinvisible exit doorsimprisoned minds Opportunitieswindows to the futureask for courage to leapcross boundary lines Action plansmoving out through doorssteering wheels on roadsevaluating blocks in time Touching peaksclimbing mountains unseennot knowing what’s nextcarving out windows neverthelessdestinations self-defined SuccessI get what I wantor believed what I cancircular paths, designed viewswindows change colour and … Continue reading BOATS (Beliefs, Opportunities, Action, Touching peaks, Success)

Life Wars

ECLIPSED welcome the eclipsehold ring of fire to ransomwhat does it revealor conceal in raritycuriositypeaks as telescopes observerelative movementsof Earth, Moon, and silent skydip into darknessdiscover eternity-Recalcitrant Sun 65 syllables - This is Choka minus 2 syllables 🙂 LIFE IS A BATTLE Are you seen as a winner or loser?Enjoy opportunities to reflect;Happy birthdays bring … Continue reading Life Wars

Weeds

Why did I create a cheaper alternative to myself? It gives me a sense of superiority. I fully believe people will pay more to hire my creative brain, which can create more of such alternatives. Somewhere in the backyard, beautiful plastic plants grow with flowers in colours never seen before. Standards and expectations change. Fragrance … Continue reading Weeds