Where is She?

It has been ages since you released abridged versions of yourself, to gain approval – an approval that did not help you in any way. They eulogized and encouraged you to go further, to project themselves in a positive light. Mind it, your virtues were being extolled for the sacrifices you made. Your potential was … Continue reading Where is She?

Promising

warm promise cocoonedin shades of yellow and rustspring sunsets aglow 24 Seasons Syllabic Poetry Challenge No. 24

View from the Top

liberation from a cagewe once called homea view from the topreveals incarcerated turmoildrowned sensibilitiesnow rise to the surface the world looks at us differentlyas we deep diveto make sense ofaltered reflections Photo Challenge #505

Disclaimer on Dreams

“I wonder how they interpret data on the internet of the mind, translate it into images, weave a new story and make me feel as if I’m living it out.” “Which tool are you mentioning?” “An inbuilt mechanism we all have had since times immemorial, long before the advent of technology. It is the power … Continue reading Disclaimer on Dreams

The saga never ends

“Was whatever Julia said so offensive that you cut off the relationship?” “Well, it’s never one thing, but a series of offending incidents where one leads to another, but then something happens to become the last straw on the seemingly friendly back, and the first nail in the coffin of an association.” “Do you feel … Continue reading The saga never ends

Shells

Shells clinging on riverside rocksLike memories of distant shoresThey whisper the ocean's songssecrets of the ocean's floors Shells clinging on riverside rocksLike jewels in a treasure chestthey sparkle with the sun's bright raysand dazzle with their colors' zest Shells clinging on riverside rockslike dreams of a different lifethey beckon with their beauty's charmtempt with their … Continue reading Shells

Opportunity

A yellow empty seatawaits the one who daresto take a leap of faithchase their dreams and cares A yellow empty seatis not a sign of lossbut rather an inviteto grow and learn across A yellow empty seatis filled with hope and lightit beckons and it callsfor those who seek new heights Reena's Xploration Challenge #319

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #319

Welcome back! We saw some great entries last week, some of them were intensely introspective. Thanks to all participants for adding so much value to this space. PROMPT #319 We have a picture prompt this week. Why are the seats vacant? What time of the day or night it could be? Can you imagine people … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #319

Unmet Expectations

discord in relationshipsunfulfilled expectationsbut what you expectis not me I’m not incompetentdisloyal or derangedjust that I’m notwhat you expect me to be it carves me outas an individualfor what lies outsidedefining linesis not me acceptancerespect for boundariesbuilds bondsthat allow shape retentionIt’s I and Youvisibly connectednot a hazy We Reena's Xploration Challenge #318

Mirrors

Despite the shineI blacken my behindto enable reflection I’m not the internetyet – a storehouseof veritable information your myriad formsand secretslocked insideI stay preparedto reflect allwho face mefrom the frontor just glide Why am I afraidof being stabbed in the back?a human may wantto delete the unpalatableunable to digestdifferencesbetween fact and fable -such are human … Continue reading Mirrors