Representatives

The king of the jungle is called so, because other animals fear his power to harm. I wonder if democracy is just a garb for imposed assumptions. They manipulate you into believing that a powerful ruler protects you against harm. The harm done to your independence is not mentioned. We pay to be controlled. it's … Continue reading Representatives

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #225

Welcome back! PROMPT #225 Image Credit: Okalinichenko What does this image inspire in you? Let it all flow out. Create order in what appears to be disorder. Please give due credit to the artist. There is no restriction on length or format of the piece. There is no last date either, unless you wish to … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #225

Times change, not temperaments

The setting is the same as it was years ago. A meal for two, a phone that cannot be put on mute and a mind ready to devour a story….. Televisions are passe. Netflix can be accessed from any screen.  What if the phone rings? Hit the Pause button, tell the caller about the excitement … Continue reading Times change, not temperaments

Looking back

Looking back is futile with miles ahead to go if you want forward movement you need to go with the flow Looking back gives insights into paths you did not take what could’ve been done better and your destiny remake Looking back is analysis to be done from a distance don’t let whirlpools pull you … Continue reading Looking back

On familiar grounds

transitoriness with a promise of recurrence -seasons promise coveted comfort I let fleeting thoughts become algorithms for future on familiar grounds change disturbs catches me unprepared with suitable clothing or temperature controls A new thought strikes I don’t have decoding software Catastrophe… Reject it… https://dversepoets.com/2022/04/04/dverse-monday-quadrille-149-tis-the-season/

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #224

Welcome back! Quora deleted a post of mine, talking about the malpractices followed by money-lending apps to trap borrowers, labelling it as spam. The appeal to reinstate the post is also rejected. I was only creating financial awareness, as there are so many gullible borrowers out there. The same post attracted a positive response on … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #224

Epiphanies

unstable feet in whirlpools splashy ideas labeled insane rising above eddy currents subconscious imprints driving life epiphanies of thought never explained creativity is a science not mastered yet… Written for Eugi's Weekly Prompt - Splashy

Neutral Ether

A beautiful face bursting with confidence makes age look distinguished droopy lids bags under eyes unerasable lines signs of changing weather the winter sun poor ghost of itself hung milky and wan behind layers of cloud she once dreamt of seeing her name etched in the skyline or even a floating balloon she sees darkness … Continue reading Neutral Ether

Remnants

“I’d like to know more about the residents of the palace. It feels like every carefully placed stone has a story to tell.” The guide looked at her with misty eyes, her voice choked. “It was a city, not just a palace. Each stone speaks of dreams destroyed, to appease the ego of palace residents.” … Continue reading Remnants

Enemy-centered

tsunamis are restless oceans in turmoil - waves rise high to witness orange ball called Sun flaming up the blue sky it then withdraws into its depth knows what holds it aloft to challenge fire, invite its wrath battle lines can't be soft known power against enemies defines identity edited highlights defy peace recreate enmity … Continue reading Enemy-centered