Tag Archives: Reena’s Exploration Challenge

Reena’s Exploration Challenge #80 – Survival

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Michael

The very scars, at times, hidden Through shame and humiliation, Continue to cut deep As legacies of past struggles Resurrect their ugly heads To remind you of where you fit in this world. You’ve come to learn you are not … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #79 – Stain

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Michael

Use one or more of the words given in the prompt, and weave into a composition of your choice. There was no removing it. Like super glue it stuck to the fabric and no amount of washing, scrubbing or cursing … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #78

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Michael

PROMPT “That proves you are unusual,” returned the Scarecrow; “and I am convinced that the only people worthy of consideration in this world are the unusual ones. For the common folks are like the leaves of a tree, and live … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge – 77 – Woman

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Michael

Image: Woman – Her Journey Every woman I know has had it tough by virtue of birth. This, of course, is my male perspective on women. I’ve been fortunate in life to have known some very strong and determined women, … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #76 – live forward, look backward.u

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Michael

The older I get, the more this seems the only way to exist. There was a time when my family was known as the “remember when” family. We spent a lot of time remembering when things happened and when you … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #75 – In Love With Your Mind.

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Michael

She looked at the word then exclaimed: “That’s why I’m attracted to you. It’s your intelligence. I so love your brain.” “Well,” I replied, “I was hoping there was a bit more of me you liked apart from my brain.” … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #74 – Our Dark Side.

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Michael

“Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody”. Mark Twain. It’s a matter of perception sometimes as to what we consider our dark side. Most of us are not serial killers, thieves or … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #73 – One Minute

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael

It wasn’t until after the incident, which was all of one minute, that I realised how significant it was, and could have been. It was a day like any other, I had finished work and there was a parent/teacher afternoon … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #72 – “The Perfect Man”

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Michael

She thought of him the perfect man, Good looking, educated, a man with skills A man she liked to be with. Her attraction was total, he dominated her thoughts And he enjoyed her adoration. They courted, and he impressed her … Continue reading →

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Reena’s Exploration Challenge #71 – Getting it Right

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Michael

We spend most of our lives thinking we need to get it right. Often it leads to many anxious moments especially when you realise we’ve basically stuffed something up. Some people stress over not getting it right believing they are … Continue reading →

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