Framed

It was my first day at work as a repossession agent. “Do you have the number to call an ambulance?” Dan asked. “What for?” “Loan defaulters often get collywobbles or feign myocardial infarctions when you approach them. They should be hospitalized immediately, lest you are slapped with a suit.” Three days later… “I can’t believe … Continue reading Framed

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #252

Welcome back! PROMPT #252 There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap.  Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not be included. This needs to be a safe space. … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #252

Finding light

wandering thoughts reminiscebeing reined in, then declaredsacrilege for defiance experience incites fearforbidden for a reasonalways battling to break free shedding cloaks of traditiondiscovering life purposelight illuminates the soul Moonwashed Weekly Prompt hosted by Eugenia

Intended Destinations

The journey from this point to that which was so arduous before, does not hold appeal. My feet and bottom are too big to get on those shaky metal rods. When did I outgrow myself? How cool is it to not know the possibilities, the horizons that lie beyond your view and see yourself as … Continue reading Intended Destinations

Night Jasmine

evenings amplifyfragrance permeating airsee night jasmine bloom evenings amplifyperfect execution ofdaytime thoughts and deeds fragrance permeating airpulls you to the source - is ita weed or blessing see night jasmine bloomdarkness cannot obstruct moonswriters spin stories Troiku written for Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge - Specific Form

Dreaming together

We walked into the haze together, several years ago, not knowing what lies ahead. Faith kept us together, that only better things lie ahead. The rocks we had failed to see tested us at many points, as the haze thinned down and heat escalated. We stumbled, blamed each other for placing those in our way … Continue reading Dreaming together

Battles unending

you leave me dumbfoundedyes manning all the wayyears pass, I’m groundedyouth to greys, decades float away or have I lost my head as they sayoverreact to perceived sophistryoxygenate ethics, revive the playobstructing me – your chicanery realms of stories fall apartreact to untruths, I sure dorumors abound, paint me darkreconcile with lies, I won’t do … Continue reading Battles unending

Recolor dreams

green upgrades to rustsolitary paths inspireautumnal musingscolors of dreams change with ageyellow, red, orange or brown if youlook back, more thanforward, change directiondon't let sepia invade springcolors Written for Moonwashed Weekly Prompt - Autumn

Hallowed Circles

Jamie wonders if the office will miss him, as he walks out after quitting his sixth job. It was not very long ago, when the Chief’s voice was singing his praise in the corridor, loud enough for everyone to hear. He was hailed for his efficiency and delivery against targets. Today, they accepted his resignation … Continue reading Hallowed Circles