build ladders to reachnot pinnacles of successbut get piece of skyjustify being small dotsin search of spaces to fly Puzzle This - Saturday Mix at MLMM
A fistful of sky
Shadow Play
when shadows come first, what do they saythey inspire solid structures which won't swayI need to know where the shadows come fromWhat is their past? What games do they play? they inspire solid structures which won't swayI want to touch that invisible latent forceWhat is their past? What games do they play?Where does the sun … Continue reading Shadow Play
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #286
Welcome back! I was travelling in the last week, hence may have missed out on some contributions. In case I have failed to comment on or share your piece, please bring it to my notice. I loved the responses which I read. The following thought comes to mind, and I’m sharing it here in form … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #286
Reena’s Xploration Challenge #285
Welcome to yet another week of thoughtfulness and creativity! PROMPT #285 Here's a video for you to ponder on - Understanding Dark Thoughts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7u5N2MfTNU There is no restriction on 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 … Continue reading Reena’s Xploration Challenge #285
Soil
A strange sense of peace descends on her. She struggles to get comfortable with it, and then realises that struggle is what she has eliminated from life. She’d forgiven everyone and emptied her home. Of all that gave it meaning, seemingly happy moments destroyed by sarcasm, creative efforts downgraded by derision and a denial of … Continue reading Soil
Not Again
yellow lights dot a sky which isnot yet darkpessimistic shadows show shapesfamiliar, yet scaryunrealistic, but stonedto stoke fears of what is probablewhat can happenfrom a particular perspective those yellow lights look like signals from heavento someone who can’t sleepin fear of being overtaken, overpoweredby rivals, enemies or competitorsbut knows there’s a way out theresomewhereeven if … Continue reading Not Again
Turns
parched lips celebratea mirage - unmindful ofdark disappointmentwaiting silently belowit existed oncebut satisfies thirst no morepainted petals ofmemory in folds of soulmove on, move on forliberation lay on turnsyou ignored on your sojourn Tanka Tuesday Weekly Prompt Chosen form - Choka https://youtu.be/4czuFubJjjk
Shells in the sand
She is neither dead nor alive. She was waiting for her brother to fetch her, when a sandstorm happened and wiped away all plans. It was no mean task to plot an escape from prison. The lecherous Emperor had incarcerated her with evil intent. Getting out from the underground pathway felt like an achievement. Her … Continue reading Shells in the sand
Mind, body, soul … and dreams
color-blocked dreamson dreary landscapes-this is how I built a lifemade it tolerable, breathable-I made the bodyinhabitablefor the soul-I fed the soulto buildmind and body temples Photo Challenge at MLMM
It’s a decision
sorting outuseful from wastepositive from negativedead from the livingfeels like such a choreDiscard everything in handlet it all go the graveyardeverything from days of yore Yes, you miss outon the pleasure and painof processingbut not processingis also a decision.You make a statementwhen you decideto accept, revisit or shun. Written for What Do You See and … Continue reading It’s a decision
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