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First blush of love

Years ago that moment sublime Preserved like a monument through time In the innermost sulci of my brain Close to the centers of pleasure, and pain How the magic that happened that day Changed the axis of my earth, I cannot say An avalanche of emotions descended on me Making me plunge in a tempestuousContinue reading “First blush of love”

Travel Theme: Smooth

Smooth like a vintage wine Like a performance flawless Like a polished table with some shine Like the surface of glass colorless Like a lie spoken without a trace Of regret, or remorse, or conscience Smooth like the impassive face Of the liar with no repentance Smooth like the web of a spider Spun with thread, stickyContinue reading “Travel Theme: Smooth”

Break free

Fettered by regulation, Chained by tradition Weighed down by expectation Bent over in submission Narrow norms of society Create needless fear When to standards of propriety The heart refuses to adhere So most of us learn To suppress our inner voice While secretly we yearn For the freedom of choice To break free from the tetherContinue reading “Break free”

A Photo a Week Challenge: Muted

The title says “a photo” but I cannot help including multiple pictures:) Colors of life appear faded The brightness of enthusiasm is muted My heart and mind feel so jaded Red color of passion is desaturated Oh Lord, ignite in my soul a fire That illuminates the dull colors from within Bring back in myContinue reading “A Photo a Week Challenge: Muted”

New lease of life

A new lease of life is what I need The daily grind is wearing me down indeed A brilliant sun unveiled from the cloud An idea that lies buried beneath the shroud Old passion unearthed from the cave of childhood If I could recreate that magic, I certainly would.. Or in a new-found love to take aContinue reading “New lease of life”

Cee’s Which Way Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #13

A couple of photographs from recent travels..

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Colorful Monotones

This one’s interesting- and none of these photographs has been photoshopped. Underwater anemone Sand castle White flowers, white background Muddy geyser known as “Fountain Paint Pots” at Yellowstone National Park, WY First Church of the Christ, Boston

One word photo challenge: shamrock

Linking to :http://jennifernicholewells.com/2015/03/31/one-word-photo-challenge-shamrock/ Sculpture of three schoolboys, Fairmount Park, PhiladelphiaShamrock balloons (for St. Patrick’s day celebrations)

Experience the world!

This poem is inspired by the following article, which explains why one should spend money on experiences, not things: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3043858/world-changing-ideas/the-science-of-why-you-should-spend-your-money-on-experiences-not-thing One day both you and I We go to the store and buy The same expensive object We both individually subject Ourselves to momentary pleasure Of possession of a treasure The novelty wears off soonContinue reading “Experience the world!”

Senseless violence

Tears of frustration Tears of helplessness As a sign of prostration Before the callousness Of those wielding power Unchecked and untamed As they choose to shower Atrocities, unashamed Protests silenced Voices suppressed Display of shocking violence Against the oppressed Why is this world So deeply divided How did hatred unfurl How was this fire ignited? There are aContinue reading “Senseless violence”

Cee’s Odd Ball Photo Challenge: 2015 Week #13

Fake cow with udders that can be milked- at a milk farm in Manheim, PA Peacock kite- wonder how it flies- at Seaport Village, San Diego, CA This contraption is made out of “bathroom fittings”- can anyone decipher what it means?- At the Museum of Art and Design, New York City

Sunday Stills, the next challenge: 100+

This one is easy, as long as I look outside the US..Here are some old buildings from India, Italy and Turkey.Amber Fort, Jaipur, India (built in 1592) The Colosseum, Rome, Italy (built in AD 80) The Sultanahmet Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey (built in 1609) Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, India, built in 1799 Doge’s Palace, Venice, Italy (completedContinue reading “Sunday Stills, the next challenge: 100+”