Shadows on my soul Enrich the gloomy darkness Until I am whole. Her smiling sad eyes Tragic portrait of heartbreak Landscape of sorrow. Happiness scares me A desert oasis looms Parched throat and singed flesh. Empty…
Tag: Creative writing
Ungrateful You! – A Sonnet
Oh, poor parents of successful children. Abstain from loving them more than yourself. One day they will walk out along with their brethren Leaving you rotting on the bottom shelf. They unsee your broken specs. And unhear your feeble…
Still Lake – A Sonnet
She stands by the lake for hours together. A still, frozen statue with out a clue. Peering unblinkingly in the water? Waiting until the sky turns black from blue? Dips her toe in and quickly pulls it out.…
What If? – Sonnet
WHAT IF? What if I pretend all is fine with me? Would it assauge your guilt and relieve you? When you look at me what is it you see? Is my smile fake or my agony true? …
Senior Zumba Student
(Today’s prompt was sent to me by a dear friend, (Amrita), whom I met in the very same zumba class mentioned below in my poem. Thanks, Amrita for this prompt. Hope I have done justice to it.) When I go…
A Cup of Tea – Sonnet
What’s so special about a cup of tea? Some hot water, dried tea leaves, and honey Let me just tell you what it means to me. Tea is for all days, cloudy and sunny. It cleanses my palate in…
My Memoir- A Sonnet
I think I should write my memoir soon. Before I forget all that has gone by. Some bits I will shout, others I will croon. In my final moments, I dare not lie. Where do I begin, how much…
HAIKU ON BEREAVEMENT
Panting to help the dear ones and yet not knowing how, lest any voice bereave them… One who only said “I am sorry” helped me the most when father ceased — it was too soon for language. ~Emily Dickinson These…
An Unbelievable Story
‘Sometimes we see strange things but don’t want to believe they are real.’ Entwined Souls …
WHEN IT RAINS
HAIKU #WORDSMATTER When it rains I laugh Raindrops cleanse my aching heart When it rains I cry. When it rains I smile Thinking of promises made Under the umbrella. Heavenly showers Wash away all dirt and grime…
DEATH BECOMES ME
Here I lie, all in white. A few wailing relatives and friends and some quiet and curious onlookers crowding around me. I feel like an exhibit in a gallery and dislike this feeling. How did I end up here? Why…
CREATIVE WRITING
Sometimes imagination pounces; mostly it sleeps soundly in the corner, purring. ~Terri Guillemets I came across an interesting creative writing prompt on Pinterest and decided to try my hand at it. Check out my WRITERS NOOK board at…
Haiku For Success
If we are facing in the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking. ~Buddhist Saying Haiku for Success The path to success A roller coaster of twists Walk steady and tall. To dream…