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

Catacomb

Walking in those recesses in the catacomb brings a sense of peace. She has lost awareness of time, of being bound by calendars and clocks. She had read somewhere that spirits walk between us, and we should let them be. They inhabit the same world as us. Can there be  a common plane to connect? … Continue reading Catacomb

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #221

Welcome back! PROMPT #221 This week we give you two images. You can choose any one or both, and base your piece on whatever comes to mind. 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #221

The Peak

I am —-- (a symbol or metaphor) so that —------- (whatever I can do or help others do) to —--- (its impact on the world) I wrote this sentence at least 10  times  after being in different states of meditation. Somebody introduced me to genome mapping, which claims to tell me what should be the … Continue reading The Peak

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #220

PROMPT #220 We have a quote this week as your weekly prompt. "Life is a mountain. Your goal is to find your path, not to reach the top."Maxime Lagace WEEKLY WRAP Jim Adams at https://jimadamsauthordotcom.wordpress.com/2022/02/24/fight-or-flight/ Susi Bocks at http://iwriteher.com/2022/02/24/peace-please/ Radhika at https://radhikasreflection.wordpress.com/2022/02/25/another-casualty/ Sadje at http://lifeafter50forwomen.com/2022/02/25/war/ Eugenia at https://amanpan.com/unite-for-peace/ Diana Coombes at https://writerravenclaw.com/ Brigid Faye at … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #220

Launch anew

The auditorium looks gigantic with only four people in the audience. All bookings have been cancelled. Naveen is worried about the bills. He has to pay minimum charges for the event, even if people have not turned up. He gathers himself and starts an informal chat with the four attendees. He thanks them profusely for … Continue reading Launch anew