Textured

Dakshali starts a new prompt, to continue every Saturday http://poetrylance.in/picture-prompt-plate/ Here's my take on the first one. textureswhen felt by handsawaken memories-invisible folds of the soulstraightenlook again at those perceptionswhich changed perspectives onceare felt no more-faded

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #189

Welcome back! I want to change the mood to a light-hearted tone this week. PROMPT #189 The images look funny, but the interpretation and theme is your choice. It's not necessary that you have to write a humorous piece. You can choose one or both from the two images. It can be a limerick, a … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #189

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #188

PROMPT #188 The word prompt for today is DEVIL This video may provide additional inspiration. https://aeon.co/videos/the-devils-you-know-how-satan-became-a-versatile-stand-in-for-all-manner-of-evil There is no restriction on length 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #188

Grief

The sadness behind this prompt hits me hard as I write this. The kid shown in the pic lost her father today. Her mother, whom I see as an exceptionally strong woman, fought till the end, staying afloat with her Buddhist beliefs and chanting “Nam myoho renge Kyo.” It kept her going, if nothing else. … Continue reading Grief

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #187

Welcome back! I came across a heart-wrenching picture of a drawing by a 4-year old, whose father is battling lung failure due to Covid in hospital. When asked what was it she had drawn, she said “Corona, Corona …. Everywhere Corona.” The entire family was infected, but all others have recovered. Then, I see people … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #187

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #186

PROMPT #186 An image prompt this week Xploration Challenge #185 There is no restriction on length 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 included. This … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #186

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #185

Well, I'm back, guys... Without too much of ado, let's get straight to the prompt. PROMPT #185 (Sentence prompt) I'm not languishing, I'm dormant Find a way to use this in your piece - prose, poetry, fiction, essay, anecdote, memoir, diary page or anything else that you can invent. You can just capture the spirit … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #185

Reena’s Xploration Challenge

Well, the good news or bad news is that I'm putting the Xploration Challenge on hold for at least a month. I'm running out of prompt ideas, and need time to refresh and rejuvenate. If someone wants to run the challenge from your blog for 4 weeks, keeping the name and spirit intact, let me … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #183

Welcome back! I happened to be doing the sub-titles on a video, and in the process, I re-discovered the expressions of the speaker, and re-interpreted many words. Close observation is something we miss on a regular call. Well, I had faces and expressions on mind, so here's this week's prompt. Taina Bernard on Pexels There … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #183