In response to Shweta’s 6 word story prompt : Betrayal!
Wedding vows gift wrapped with betrayal!
Month: September 2019
Where is the festive spirit?
In response to Eugenia’s ( BrewNSpewCafe ) writing challenge : Festive
The booming economy and changing times
have diluted the essence of celebrations.
Festivals, which reflected cultural tradition
today is more about flaunting riches.
The warmth of cohesive affability is
replaced by instant gratification.
Instagram is bombarded with
pictures of the pomp and grandeur displayed.
Fragrance and bonhomie of the festive spirit
sadly, remains obscure and scattered.
Mute Spectator!
In response to Susi’s weekly haiku challenge #38
Silent spectator
enduring through the eons
saga continues!
Ma..
In response to Shweta’s six word story (6wsp) : Unconditional Love
An epitome of unconditional love – Mother!
The Celestial Party!
BrewNSpew cafe’s weekly prompt : Harvest Moon
The velvety stage is set, as twilight casts its veil
the halcyon breeze croons a musical melody
a poetic rhythm ensues as stars join the choir
the celestial party comes alive as
the luminous pearl makes a grand entry
flaunting its flamboyant florescence,
serenades the inky expanse with an
alchemy of its gleaming halo.
Betrayal!
Passionate verses resonated
under the glowing moonlight
inked in eternal fonts
profusing love.
Sadly,
the bubble of euphoria burst
as his broken promises
crumbled her world,
left her bereft of emotions.
His hollow words echoed
as empty feelings enveloped,
desolate evenings haunted her
the heart bled tears, consuming her
in an emotional pyre!
Twilight!
In response to Eugenia’s weekly prompt: Sapphire
Home bound avian’s greet the eventide
before settling in their branched abode
sun gives a parting embrace to the sapphire horizon
painting hues of lavender swirls
the silhouettes amidst the ebony skyline
welcome the glitterati of stars
the shadows merge into the emerging monochrome
before the velvety darkness envelopes all.
Hope!
In response to Shweta’s six word story prompt #2, : Hope
Accident crippled her, not her hope!
The fear of failure!
“The greatest mistake we make is living in the constant fear that we make one “ John. C. Maxwell
They say failure is the stepping stone to success….yet we are afraid to fail, aren’t we? We are hopeful that all our endeavors culminate in success. Many skip an opportunity if they are unsure of a positive outcome.
If we learn from our mistakes, then why are we always so wary not to make one?
“Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, be afraid of not learning from them”.
Looking back, I believe that all through our childhood we were conditioned to do everything right. Failure was looked down upon at school and among friends. People would be chided or belittled for going wrong, not to mention the tirade that followed, “It’s your fault”, “You can never get anything right”, “I told you so”….the list of such degrading comments never ceased.
Acceptance for failure is never total. I guess that is primarily the reason we still shun any form of failure!
“People often avoid making decisions out of the fear of making a mistake. Actually the failure to make decisions is one of life’s biggest mistakes”. Noah Winberg
Would love to know your opinion on this.
Where did we lose it?
In response to V. J’s weekly challenge # 62, CHILDHOOD/CHILD
Childhood, a beautiful phase of life
where the soul radiates an innocent aura
the heart devoid of any malice,
forgiveness is a virtue to swear by
abundant echoes of laughter resonate
tiny delights translate to happiness
the questioning mind experiments
dreams take a fancy flight to fantasy
ingenious creativity sparks unique solutions
simplicity defines each moment.
Then,
Why as we grow into adults do we bury
these genuine and transparent qualities
in the sands of time?
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