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: fiction
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? …
Forget Me Not
I remember, I used to remember Memories play tricks on my aging mind I make plans for April in December Still forget if there’s no one to remind. My lengthy to-do list I cannot find Now I write with…
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…
A SILENT WRITER
HAIKU: ON WRITING OR BEING UNABLE TO WRITE Deserted by words Empty blank pages mock her A silent writer. It has been a while Inkless and helpless,my pen Cries to be picked up. I know many tales Joys, cheers,…
An Unbelievable Story
‘Sometimes we see strange things but don’t want to believe they are real.’ Entwined Souls …
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…
Void Thoughts and Reflections
Today’s post is very special. I am in conversation with the prolific blogger and author, Vinitha Dileep. Her bio is as interesting as her musings. Let’s say hello to her and get to know her a bit more. We are…
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…
THE LAUGHING HAIKU #WednesdayVerses
HAIKU on LAUGHTER We sweat in summers Lie shivering in the cold Seasons laugh at us Why do you cry so? Who took away your sparkle? Laughter questions me Why do clowns dress up? Painted faces, red noses…
Emotional Eating #Poetry
Haiku Food’s her savior Soothes her pain and anxiety Nonjudgmental friend Starved for affection The pantry satiates her Her own oasis She loves life, not food When loved ones push her away Food welcomes her home Their…