Rebellion

He moonwalksto keep the crowds engagedputting up a grand showunder intense pressurewhen walking straightis not an option for himbut no one knows He jaywalksto express hidden angstand becomesa target for criticism Rebellion has deep roots Quadrille #189

Growing up

left aloneI built my fortresswith charactersand their preciousimaginary response this lion is now tiredof catering to my whimsthere’s a long path aheadunwinding slowlytaking meto the real world Will the world catch upwith my almost lostchildhood yearsand take it aheadfrom there? What Do You See?

Dear Lantern

It’s not easy being you the voice of sanitywhen madness sellseasy going, laid backwhere ambition tellslengths to whichpeople will gotill dreams come true It’s not easyfinding a nichebeing visibleattracting eyeballsrepelling mothsfielding calls It’s not easy movingat your own paceleg-lessplaced by someone elsein a convenient place It’s not easy being a fairy talewhen stories unfold all … Continue reading Dear Lantern

Work Ethic

technology gives scope to manipulatethe old scribe on the square ruminatesswears by his transparency and ethicsnever did a document go amiss the old scribe on the square ruminateshe was the one trusted by Kingsnever did a document go amissthe scribe put in his best copying he was the one trusted by Kingshis fractured arm was … Continue reading Work Ethic

Love outsmarts Fear

unseasonal showersdarkness implodesfirecrackers explodeconnectivity lost in miresilent devices conspire a stranger’s footsteps approachmaybe the end is nearclock strikes twelvemusic fills the room“Happy Birthday to You”Love outsmarts fear Lucky Dip - Saturday Mix at MLMM

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #306

Welcome back! PROMPT #306 Our prompt in this week is the image below. Let the muse take you from dark windows to light, till you see something that resonates with you. So many things keep happening behind windows - of buildings and our minds. There is no restriction on format of the piece. There is … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #306

Crutches

The fluttering calendar says it has been three months since she lost her balance and tumbled down the stairs, and Francisco has nursed and taken care of her during this phase. “Come on, discard the walker. You can walk on your own two feet.” “These feet don’t feel like mine anymore.” “You need to use … Continue reading Crutches

Tanka chain

stripped of chlorophyllvibrant colors reveal soulI sit quietlyimposed expectations fallcreating space for new growthreconstruction startsI'm inventing a new lookleft behind till springputting together piecesof the old me in new waysseason to partysnowy graves to blooming budswild geese preen feathersstretching to accommodatelost beauty concepts with new s W3 Prompt #80

Phenomenons

my lifea miraclebut so elementaluniverse -just phenomenalmingle what kindof beings areextra-terrestrialDo we appear phenomenalor they? Moonwashed Weekly Prompt - Phenomenons

Shade of the Oak Tree

The imposing façade succeeded in concealing long-standing conflicts in the family. But the patriarch’s death suddenly brought it all out in the open. “Find a place for yourself and your families. I’m selling this house.” The matriarch dropped a bombshell on unsuspecting generations. They had come to take this house and the identity it gave … Continue reading Shade of the Oak Tree