It’s my business

“Why can’t you just mind your own business?” “I’m doing exactly that.” “By peeping over the fence?” “I need inputs from the other side to change colors.” Sigh! The business of some people…. https://patriciasplace.me/2019/09/11/in-other-words-spy/

Between the lines

“Isn’t it easier to increase font size on a screen?” “It’s all about reading between the lines.” “It can be done on devices too.” I suppressed a smile at my Dad’s stubbornness. He is a retired professor of psychology, and a writer of repute. “That’s too much of change and too much of manipulation there. … Continue reading Between the lines

I am a rock

it is raining outside today I feel compelled to look inside storms raging - within and without I will fly on clouds - come what may tasting sharp thunder - I will glide just ignore the envious clouds Am I getting carried away? there are horses I cannot ride I'm feather-lite, winds have a clout … Continue reading I am a rock

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #103

Welcome back to another week of inspiration and exploration! PROMPT I have a video for you this week https://aeon.co/videos/strap-in-for-a-delightfully-disorienting-dance-of-humans-going-places If you do not have the patience to watch 6 minutes of it, use the following words as a prompt Delightfully Disorienting Dance The video refers to humans, but you are free to choose nature, music, … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #103

Up here

Up here, I am in a rarefied zone, leaving behind the penury, subjugation, humiliation and discomfort. My feet almost not there, give way to wings and the push is provided by gods I worship. “We are your bosses here, not your damned conscience – you sold it to us anyway….” My feet long to touch … Continue reading Up here

Not interesting

“Why is the young man hanging from the window?” “Maybe he’s a thief. Maybe his girlfriend is in there.….” “But he has to get in or come down. I don’t see a pipe on the wall to climb.” “That exactly is the moral of the story. One should not climb on a moving base to … Continue reading Not interesting

Colors of life

I choose the words 'colors' and 'life'. writing gives me freedom paint words in soul colors I choose colors sandwiched between extremes black and white - do not a life make whole spectrums invite me to recolor life's ends   https://colleenchesebro.com/2019/09/03/colleens-2019-weekly-tanka-tuesday-poetry-challenge-no-142-1st-of-the-month-poetschoice/

Concealed

fallen from a wing left out of a flight - dejected feathers mourn themselves I see the sadness behind bright resplendence of colors Art by Beverly Dyer https://dversepoets.com/2019/09/03/poetics-art-as-inspiration-introducing-beverly-dyer/

Not so young

I liked the rush, I liked the crunch. Never did look back at the fallout.   I had a crush I was so young For honesty, I never did scout  I slipped in the slushbut I’m still youngand I still have a clout   I learnt to count, now don’t blush I’m not so young- … Continue reading Not so young

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #102

Welcome to Week 102! Challenge 101 has been a fascinating one for me. Hats off to the origami artist, Anastasia Elias who created the piece!  And my lavish compliments to all the writers, who added value by creating different themes. I saw the prompt image fading away with every new contribution, and the writer’s mental … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #102