Category Archives: Poetry

Sunday Writing Prompt “Intimacy”

Posted on December 8, 2019 by

Their intimacy was the time each night When he held her, and she held him. The day’s matters were put aside All that mattered was them. Her physical self excited him, Her spiritual self uplifted him. Some nights it was … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 4 – An Uneasy Life

Posted on November 18, 2019 by

Credit; Google It wasn’t an easy life Morning till night spent in labour Fetch this, fetch that, The words repeated endlessly There was no let up. Despite her best efforts Nothing was ever good enough Always fault was found in … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver # 249 – Holiday – 14th November

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

The traffic is heavy We might be late The flight won’t wait. Frustration mounts as we edge forward. Angry words begin to flow “We should have left earlier.” “If you hadn’t dilly-dallied we’d be there by now.” Then the traffic … Continue reading →

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What do you see # 3 – Safety

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

Image: Painting by Jim Warren Jim’s story was compelling He had me in the first sentence. It was an adventure like no other I loved his characters They transported me to a world I’d not known. There was a magical … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #112 – Pockets of Stillness

Posted on November 13, 2019 by

Image: Google Images   pockets of stillness   I’m walking o work The humdrum of the morning Invades my senses There is no escape, Cars, the trains, planes overhead How do I crave some silence? Around me is endless chatter … Continue reading →

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V.J.’s Weekly Challenge #71: wait

Posted on November 5, 2019 by

I’m in a queue, One of those ones where the guy at the front Wants more than the rest of us. Each person holds his/her employment book. We want to register, Get our social security Move on, Life awaits us, … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 288 – Triggers

Posted on November 5, 2019 by

There again, the tremors begin Triggers. The haunting lyrics running in her head Take her back Locked in the room Bread and water lights out Darkness surrounding, The sense of someone sitting near The need for silence when the noises … Continue reading →

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What do you see- Prompt # 1 – Leo the Dragon

Posted on October 29, 2019 by

It came as a surprise at first. A rustling in the corner. Sounds of paper being pushed around. Then a head appeared, and we thought what a cute little lizard. But it was more than cute. It had a curiosity … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge # 286 – The Meteorite.

Posted on October 22, 2019 by

Image: Google images Spectacular That’s what it was The night the heavens lit up. Some claimed it was the end of the world They fell to their knees Urging everyone to follow. Others saw it for what it was The … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #284 – A Boy and His Lego. See

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

Image: -Google Images Lego, you have to love it. The small boy with the wild and vivid imagination Sits on the floor He pulls out his box of Lego pieces He starts his construction. Piece after piece he joins In … Continue reading →

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