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”

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”

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+”

Food for the soul..

In response to “The Daily Post”: https://dailypost.wordpress.com/dp_prompt/food-for-the-soul-and-the-stomach/ Olfactory memories strong Etched in my mind forever The hearth to which they belong The kitchen I can forget never The spices ground by hand The freshly picked herbs fragrant Could flavor any food bland Could bring back home a vagrant.. The kitchen ruled by my mother Where magic she used to createContinue reading “Food for the soul..”