Reena’s Xploration Challenge #379

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #379 Mangus Khan shared T.S. Eliot's Cold, Snobby Guide to Poetry in response to last week's prompt. I'm enticed by the following lines. Kill Your Ego, Save the Poem Now for Eliot’s hottest take: great poetry isn’t about you. It’s not your diary entry. It’s not your breakup in verse. The poet should … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #379

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #378

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #378 I've chosen a genre today, instead of a topic or picture. CREATIVE NON-FICTION It is also known as literary non-fiction, narrative non-fiction, literary journalism or verfabula. In short, it is a true story that is well told. You may choose to protect the identity of characters by changing names and other … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #378

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #377

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! The poignant image sparked a lot of softness for the young girl in last week's prompt. It was great to read the awesome contributions. Suzette B packed a punch in three lines titled "Lace". What is and what was— Duality’s chantilly lace embroiders the soul PROMPT #377 Using book titles as a prompt … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #377

Markets

dream merchants sell productsa starved, enchanted audiencegrabs the first morsel of hopeor last shortcut to destinations accountability unfixed-it saves the seller’s skindiversity of goals unwindsuniform application of rules The game goes onunchecked, ungoverned-markets thrive-unfettered growth Quadrille #221

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #375

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #375 Spare 4 minutes to watch the video. Alternatively, use the words Dementia or Amnesia as your writing prompt for the week. https://vimeo.com/423373060 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #375

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #370

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! FEATURED POEM The poem featured this week is by Peter Bouchier. tide breaks deep silencefading footsteps in the sandempty horizon You will find the link in the Weekly Wrap below. PROMPT #370 We will keep it simple this week with a word prompt. NUANCE You must use the word somewhere in your piece … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #370

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #367

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! FEATURED POEM FROM LAST WEEK Enjoy a Sijo from David the wind carries every leaf yet leaves dance while they're yet afloat; branches bend; we fall with time but we ought pirouette with grace; though our journeys end in dust spirit shall root us deeper PROMPT #367 The image above shows the largest … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #367

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #363

Writing Prompts

Welcome back! PROMPT #363 We have a cryptic quote attributed to Oscar Wilde that serves as your inspiration for writing this week. Feel free to explore or comment creatively or create a similar cryptic quote. The format of the piece is not restricted, and there is no last date either unless you wish to be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #363

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #361

Writing Prompts

Welcome to 2025! The RXC banner has got a new look going by the majority vote. I hope you all had a great time with family and friends and are now settling into regular routines. PROMPT #361 I start the year with a translated couplet of Mirza Ghalib. Original couplet  naqsh faryaadii hai kis kii … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #361

Endings and Beginnings

stay centredwithin- you lose gripon the past;jump intouncertainty of future.endings, beginnings... RXC #359