Reena’s Xploration Challenge #240

Welcome back to a world which did not change, despite the solar flare and a cracked magnetic field! We go with a collage prompt this week, which was not done for a long time. PROMPT #140 There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #240

Missed flight

He boards the flight to Zanagua, a place he does not know much about, but is grateful to the country because the government has granted asylum to him. They are convinced his life is in danger due to political turmoil, and the money he brings can help their country. “I’m glad you executed the plan … Continue reading Missed flight

Genetics

that twitch of an eyea broken smile….Why does it giveA feel that I know it? Who smiled like this decades ago?Who reacted like this toimagined provocations?Who just stopped short of waraverted altercations?It’s another eraIt’s another generation... Certain things I likeSome certainly I don’t..Yet can’t deny….the power of genetics.. Do perpetrators knowwhat’s being unleashedAre they in … Continue reading Genetics

Miracles

miracles astoundminiscule changes occurevery moment - butgo unnoticed - truth profoundfutures are built underground https://amanpan.com/2022/07/19/eugis-weekly-prompt-astounding-july-19-2022/

Threat

She raises her foot to meet his sharp gazeyet her trust fails to see the looming threat She fails to see the support undergroundpeople wish well, but fear the bayonet His manner spells danger, he'll get his waypretends to kiss, wants to intimidate she has time to loosen his deathly gripjump out, be rescued rather … Continue reading Threat

Mother Wound

I don’t know if time and circumstances hardened her, or she had an inborn animosity towards me.  Her sarcasm never failed to sting. Toxicity could have been her second name.  I was driven to past life regressions to check if there’s a story from the past, which made her hate me so much. If there … Continue reading Mother Wound

Evolution

AccretionMocks expectations why do you thinkwhat you seeis not you what makes you believeauthenticity liesin outdated forms Is it impositionOr compression? every moment you livechanges landscapesof neural pathways every thought addsnew layers of skinyou stand transformed don’t let affectationsmar real impressions If I drive changesteer the wheel at will-this face is constructed by me It … Continue reading Evolution

Money

Sarah gives us an unusual format to deal with, in this week of Lucky Dip - Didactic. Here's my take on it. To lead a stress-free lifeFollow the golden rulesSpend, save, invest, relaxStay away from debt SpendLess than you earnBetween needs and wantsYou must discern SaveFor a rainy dayFind a good placeWhere it fetches returns … Continue reading Money

Integrated

We welcome Grace Y. Estevez to RXC. She joins with a well-constructed poem Integrated Reflection seen,is not my own.A figurine,eyes so well known. Her intense stare,held plastic smile,creates a flare,with unique style. Read more at https://graceofthesun.com/integrated/