Silent support

extinguishcold, dark memoriestranquil dawn say goodbyeto the dark night andhazy moon winds blow silentlyto facilitate bold flightsas birds enter clouds 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge

Suspended

This is a fascinating place. The roads are bifurcated into two colours – black and white, and so are the buildings on both sides. There are a few coloured cars that appear to quiver on the road, undecided on which way to go. The traffic lights are not red and green but say Yes or … Continue reading Suspended

Unending Fight

In a fit of rage, she smashed her champagne glass on the marble floor and stared defiantly at him. She was fully prepared for the battle this time around. He advanced menacingly towards her, and she responded with a tight slap. A stunned silence pervaded the room. It was a slap on the face of … Continue reading Unending Fight

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #323

Welcome back! Fascinating things do happen - in your mind or in the AI world. The prompt words I gave to Microsoft CoPilot were "A shape that looks the same from all sides, but there is fire in and around." I'm enamoured with all four images created by CoPilot, so I'll share them all. I … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #323

On the other side

In coaching conversations, we often ask the client what he or she would do if resources were not a constraint. The answers reflect their authentic and deepest desires and reveal what is holding them back. I’ll extend the same concept ahead. If I see myself as a Queen, threats and fears start dissipating when I … Continue reading On the other side

Under wraps

“I’m sorry, he’s gone.” The monster with steel grey eyes and a white beard covers it with a sheet. “Keep it under wraps. The elections are just a month away.” “Who killed him?” A third voice joins the melee. It was Truth, I think silently. Outwardly, I say that the culprit is yet to be … Continue reading Under wraps

Seeking a conclusion

it feels unendingshadows of uncertaintyloom on a deceptivelystraight and narrow path I must reach the gateat the other endit spells hope-but I do not knowwhat horrors lie ahead Yet, I will get thereif only to knowif my journey has beenfruitful or futile What Do You See #230

On the defensive

sharp tonguesare a weapon of defencethough they offendas much as swords respect boundariesto let warrior instinctsrest in peacesalute othersfor letting others be spare a thoughtwhy you appearas a threatfind a wayto allay fears Quadrille at dVerse