Finally, freed from the mortal body,
the soul travels on an astral journey,
where endless peace envelopes it.
Word count :18
Hope my final journey will be as beautiful as this.
The final journey…
Category: Challenges
Through my eyes…
Corona and its impact grips the world
media spews fear in the minds of people
blowing things out of proportion.
Amidst all the negative pandemonium
they fail to highlight the rays of hope
emanating from kind souls
who reach out a helping hand,
infuse positive endurance.
I have realised, to see the world
through the people that surround me,
not through the blare of the breaking news.
Word count : 67
Love at first sight!
In response to secretkeeper.nets prompt # 159, to write a poem/fiction using the 5 prompt words!
WAY|PINE|CONFESS|NAME|PARCHED
The gloomy dreary morning,
predicted another dull day at work
until you walked in,
bringing in a swirl of sunshine
your dazzling smile
froze my heart beat
the scent of the wild springs
filling my heart with desires,
sanity seemed to have lost its way
in an impassioned labyrinth
your name conjured strange sensations in me
untamed like a wildfire,
the parched soul pined to hold on to you,
feel the warmth of your touch,
to drown in your beauty forever,
I must confess, it was love at first sight!
Final Countdown!
In response to secretkeeper.net’s weekly writing challenge #143, to use the following 5 words or their synonyms in a poem or fiction.
WALK|GAZE|SKY|ROAD|BRINK
On the verge of touching base,
at the final destination of life,
I wait for the whistle to blow,
my gaze drifts across the celestial heaven.
As the soul readies to embark
into the realms of the unknown,
the mind takes a walk down the road,
on the journey so far.
The memories kindle
a happy contented smile
that illuminates my heart!
Summer Heat!
In response to Secretkeeper’s writing challenge # 142, to use the 5 prompt words below in a poem or fiction.
PLAY|CITY|RANT|GRASS|WATER
In the canvas of a molten mirror
the livid sun blazes like an inferno
reflecting on the city, with its intense ire
the green grass and blue water, all dry
under its harsh umbrage.
The mute trees stand still
thirsty birds circle under its canopy
the cicada’s rant echoes, as the mercury soars
sweaty humid brows drip into a rill
children indulge in indolent play indoors.
Scorched souls with sunburned faces
wait for the summer to wane
their imploring eyes fervently look up
for some wisps of grey clouds
to shower some pearly white gems!
The Silent Witness!
In response to Sue’s Thursday photo prompt # Avenue
Use the image below as inspiration to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humor… light or dark, whatever you choose.
In robes of fresh greens
the trees stand in perfect sync
a witness to the generations grow
walking hand in hand under its canopy
privy to their candid conversations,
wary of intimate moments of solitude
holding on to the myriad untold secrets
lending a silent ear to the
cries of the grieving souls.
The cool breeze whispers
heralding in new seasons,
nostalgic memories gently
thawed by the warm sunshine
to create new ones!
Heart Broken!
In response to secretkeeper’s weekly writing prompt #139, to use the following five words or their synonyms in a poem/fiction.
Write|Never|Place|Mark|Place
She writes her memoirs
with the ink of her tears
that pour out odious feelings
on an emotionally tainted paper.
The dark side of his personality
adorns a nefarious cloak
his wounds scar her soul
leaving her heart broken.
Reeling under the shock of his callous behavior
the place holds painful memories
she makes a promise to her resilient spirit
to walk out, never to return.
The eerie night!
In response to secretkeeper’s weekly writing prompt #133, to use the following five words or their synonyms in a poem/fiction.
Road|Sign|Shift|Clue|Captive
Lost in the wilderness
with no clue ,where to head
tar grey clouds brood over
damp forest floor, exudes an acrid stench
branches draw monstrous silhouettes
menacing winds croon a forbidding song
ravenous howls grow louder
a sign of looming danger
eyes move furtively in the dark
failing to find a road to escape
the probing hand feels a slimy creature
sending shivers down the spine
the screams for help, echo back
the soul held captive by fear
drenched in sweat, completely paralyzed.
“Cut”! comes in the directors call,
Smiling, with a thumbs up,
A great shot, in one take!
Pack up! He shouts!!
Shattered Dreams!
In response to
Daily prompt : Constant
and
secretkeeper’s weekly writing challenge #129, to use the 5 prompt words in a poem or fiction.
Ease|Storm|Mute|Calm|Rough
My dreams roughly jerked away
drifting into oblivion,
for I have to fulfil my parent’s legacy
“A family of doctors are we
and that’s what you are to be.”
my fate decided and sealed!
Sadly,
science is beyond my comprehension
while,
the world of words fascinates me
I paint my characters with ease
who come alive, as I dress them
with magical verses,
A writer is who, I aspire to be
but,
my scarlet tears, anguished screams and earnest pleas
all fall mute to their distant ears.
My calm persona is just a facade
to hide my shattered soul
mocked and scoffed at,
helpless and hollow within,
I chalk out a plan to escape
the constant storm of tirades.
I sign a pact in the dark
with the god of death
I am sure he will welcome me,
with open arms into a world of my dreams
where only the paper and pen
will be my “soul” companion!
Nostalgic Reminiscence!
In response to secretkeeper’s weekly writing challenge #127, to use the 5 prompt words in a poem or fiction.
Scream|Urge|Wish|Send|Crave
Peals of laughter, naughty pranks,
trivial fights, instant forgiveness,
splashing puddles ,screams of joy,
ink stained fingers, crayoned walls,
idling afternoons, comics unlimited
craving for sweetmeats, raiding the kitchen,
insatiable questions, dreams to reach for the sky,
scraped knees, countless friends
tiny delights, miniscule grudges,
vivid imagination, creative minds,
ingenious games, smiling faces,
simple wishes, innocent hearts,
Oh! With the fragrance that emanates from the carefree souls,
the urge to travel back to the kaleidoscopic world,
sends me on a nostalgic reminiscence,
of treasured memories of childhood days!
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