I watch unfinished horsesin the painting gloatas the artist strugglesto decidewhich way should they face these powerful creaturesdrive the Sun Godand warriors on battlefieldsbut are deemed to promote discordif they choose different directionson a canvasnot the ground they trample their feet trapped in shoesuncomfortablewonderhow the same shoebecomes a symbol of good luck when a horse … Continue reading Horse-ache
clear skies beckonblue umbrellas shieldplanets from God’s wrath clouds hold potential-await their seasonto mislead windsdrench the Earthwith retained agony,-reassureremnants of iciclesthey’ll reign again a swallow singsAloneit cannot make a summerbut declare hope Quadrille #204
It took me a lifetime to realize I don’t need to have opinions on everything. The thought struck like lightning, when I was held against the wall by judgments others inflicted on me. I watched the timber of my life disintegrate in a flash. Nevertheless, I built a bench of experience, which may serve as … Continue reading A Soul Reminisces
Hope stalksfear and actionno fog is permanentsays light permeating through sightAssert! WDYS #246
“Have you seen the lion resting in the cave while the lioness manages everything else? “Yes. Diplomacy lies in calling the females managers or CEOs, while decision-making rights lie elsewhere”. She hoped to find support from women, but they turned out to be more patriarchal than men. “He must be tired,” they sympathised with the … Continue reading Ignition
The traffic light turned green, and a new radio jockey took over as she pressed the accelerator. The clock at home must have struck 10, and she visualised her Mom stepping out of the bedroom in her sharp work attire, looking for the car keys. She will not find the key in the blue and … Continue reading Crossing lines
Welcome back! PROMPT #339 The prompt for this week is Hydra-headed If you wish, you can use the following image to inspire you. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. We will not include any post that … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #339
The investigation team diligently follows the digital breadcrumbs of a clandestine network that is funnelling funds, determined to uncover the truth. The bank’s surveillance algorithms, designed to detect even the slightest irregularities, blinked alarmingly as cash flowed erratically between seemingly unrelated accounts, providing a sense of security to the public. Mrs Patel, a retired schoolteacher, … Continue reading Fraud Investigation
A namesake diedHer husband’s phonecrackled under the weightof RIP messages She watched him in silent modeimagined the world after herquietly picked up his phone “She will be missed,” says an arch-rivalmissed for the challengesor losing a bait? “Hope the end was peaceful.”says, someonewho never let her live in peace “May you find strength in your … Continue reading A namesake died
She believes that each rock holds a secret. He worships the growth and adventure that grass represents. He makes an offer, “You keep the rocks. Leave the grasslands for me.” It becomes an unspoken pact between them. One fine morning, he stumbles against a rock with the word FREEDOM etched on it. He shows it … Continue reading Rock in the Grass
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