my own voice drives changeI read aloud to change words-musical insightstransform the soul, as I coaston feelings so far unknown Written for What do You See hosted by friend Sadje
Insights
Evolution
AccretionMocks expectations why do you thinkwhat you seeis not you what makes you believeauthenticity liesin outdated forms Is it impositionOr compression? every moment you livechanges landscapesof neural pathways every thought addsnew layers of skinyou stand transformed don’t let affectationsmar real impressions If I drive changesteer the wheel at will-this face is constructed by me It … Continue reading Evolution
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #239
Welcome back! PROMPT #239 We have a situation prompt this week You wake up to discover a completely different, unknown face staring back at you from the mirror. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #239
Terror
A face behind the maskA mask behind the faceor emptiness? all I can touchis cold steelinessof sharp Evil It harms by offensive movesor just absence of actionwhen needed most all I can feelis flatness-I bubble with rage silence of entrapped lifespells danger - more thansilence of tombs all I can hearare muffled gruntsof species unknown … Continue reading Terror
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #238
Welcome back! PROMPT #238 We have a picture prompt this week. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #238
Generation gap
“I don’t see the relevance of this outdated machine being placed here.” “It marks the beginning of an era to make villagers independent.” “Then, it belongs in a museum.” “I value my personal bond with the hands that operated this. It is an object of worship for me.” “I guess, your mindset too, is a … Continue reading Generation gap
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #237
Welcome back! PROMPT #237 We have a word prompt this week Zeitgeist The dictionary meaning of the word is the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time: "the story captured the zeitgeist of the late 1960s" There is no restriction on length … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #237
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #236
Welcome back! And I feel privileged to be back here. There are certain doorways that lead to unknown places. The terminology is different for what we experience - across the threshold or back from there. PROMPT #236 The prompt is a theme again... Rebirth Think of times you've felt revived, reinvigorated, alive -- maybe through … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #236
Shocking Potential
During the pandemic phase, I shared the story of a 84-year man who climbed 14 kilometers uphill on a steep slope, in a state of delirium. He was considered to be physically weak after recovery from Covid. The potential of the human body is amazing. Maybe his mind would have stopped him in a more … Continue reading Shocking Potential
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #235
PROMPT #235 Welcome back! We have a collage this week. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to be featured in the Weekly Wrap. Any post that is found to be offensive, vulgar or something that hurts common sensibilities will not be … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #235
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