The meeting starts at 9.30 am. I’m late. The kids have to manage with takeaways. They love it, but I’m not sure if it is the right thing for healthy growth. I stop in my tracks by the sarcastic look in my boss’s eyes “You’re not the only mother out here. We need to run … Continue reading Modern Motherhood
Welcome to another week between two eclipses! I'm not alluding meaning to it, as different people interpret this gap differently. It just took me to the space between two stages of a relationship or life. Anything can transpire. So, here's your weekly prompt. PROMPT #230 Treat the two images as two stages, and write about … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #230
It’s no mean feat to organize a high-profile wedding which will be talked about for months. 5 pm is a little too early for firecrackers as the sky is still sunny and bright, and arranging air conditioning for the large guest list has taken a toll on the budget . Confetti on the guests at … Continue reading Mega-weddings
I clearly see the reflection of outdoor greenery on the television screen, but can’t see her. Her handbag lies open on the couch. Where is she? Am I turning voyeuristic? Yes, but into people’s minds. I want to see if she turns towards the books or the long-stemmed giant red rose. The last three visitors … Continue reading Inclusion
blamingdiverts us frombeacons of guiding light-gives a smug satisfaction ofI'm righttruth remains in darkness somewhereit is shunned for causingdiscomfort toego https://amanpan.com/2022/05/10/eugis-weekly-prompt-guiding-light-may-10-2022/
“I don’t remember when you made the first choice in life. But you were always adamant about what you wanted. Today, I’m proud of my daughter who has chosen adoption, just to transfer the value system to another girl.” The impromptu speech from my mother attracts resounding applause.
some daywhen I've masteredall forms of poetryI will feel blessed by the MakerGod's Grace God's Gracewill be neededagain, when I hunt forpublishers, opportunities,success Successdefined and howwhere does it lie - in fame,money or creativitymy call my callmay be to teachall that I learnt hard wayand there won't be any studentsWho cares? Who careswhen publisherscall poetry … Continue reading Poetry
PROMPT #229 Welcome back to a multi-layered world! Nothing is as it seems to be on the surface. Well, I had almost zeroed down on the word Layers to be used as a weekly prompt, but then another thought struck. I'm not sure if it is better or bad. The prompt line for this week … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #229
Shobhaa De is a 74 year old pulp fiction author with a long series of books, and Starry Nights is one of her titles. She attracted attention for portraying the sleaziness of higher echelons of society. I've just played around with her book titles for this piece. Snapshots of Sultry days Socialite Evenings Starry nights … Continue reading Shobhaa De – in 100 words
Lifeis notbroken-ness-this disconnectwith my real selfmy inner bonding fallsapart, makes me see black holesin the universe - only toblame others for perceived pathos - andsplinters of false self image pierce the soula wisp of smoke expecting handshakeshow can responses be real,when acts emanate from ashadow self? Acceptancecontinuationof value inlife till wewelcomeDeath https://dversepoets.com/2022/05/03/dverse-poetics-small-change-or-big-bucks/
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