Replicated

She was here to get her face fixed for the big night, but froze at the sight of the woman walking out of the salon. Her nemesis was wearing a replica of her outfit – and this was sold to her as an exclusive piece. Now, is there enough time to dash back home and … Continue reading Replicated

Jigsaw puzzle

I see the slices sprawled on the tray – each unique in its flavour, ingredients, taste and presentation. But they prove to be quite a mouthful (or is it handful?), as I try to organize them into a perfect pizza. Do I want a pizza or a dessert? Should I pick the sweet or savory … Continue reading Jigsaw puzzle

Summer Solstice

stepping into change but no transformation yet longest day ever… https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2019/06/19/heeding-haiku-with-chevrefeuille-june-19th-2019-summer-solstice/

Corporate

Nostalgia hits as I enter this road. I’ve spent a large part of life working here. I remember a colleague’s quip - “High rise buildings look impressive. But there is less than one window per person for the people who live or work here.” One window to the future was all that people dreamt about … Continue reading Corporate

Friday Fictioneers

This is probably the shortest story I have written for FF - "That’s a rather unusual picture to be displayed in the office. Any personal story?" "I sell lounge membership schemes." https://rochellewisoff.com/2019/06/19/21-june-2019/

MIND-MAPS

Cover artist - Jackie Hurlbertcolors and shapes adorn my world in full bloom seeds unknown   shifting links form new patterns different impacts cause unknown   subconscious soil most fertile it makes real a life unknown https://dversepoets.com/2019/06/18/meet-jackie-hurlbert/

Birthday

a few more marks left on the world a few more lessons learnt a few more breaths spent   I cannot assess the exact impact -parameters being frequently redefined   another year another cake another birthday I celebrate life…. https://amanpan.com/2019/06/17/brewnspew-cafe-june-17-2019-%f0%9f%a5%82happy-birthday-to-me%f0%9f%8e%82/

Re-directed

Why should I fret  over a life that did not happen, lost battles, well-meaning initiatives not supported by amoral power?   I cannot stop values being redefined, the world realigning to laws of the jungle….   I will change course and find peace In solitude -Redirected https://dversepoets.com/2019/06/17/quadrille-82-fretboard-of-poetry/

Trap

“I’ve done this so often in childhood. There used to be some pretty interesting sights on the other side. I managed to find cash once.” “Well, you’re not the same size anymore.” “Please help.” “I’m calling the police first. I dropped my wallet there. Curiosity kills the cat.” https://katmyrman.com/2019/06/18/twittering-tales-141-18-june-2019/