In quiet contemplation, I often find myself questioning the essence of living in the present. If our focus narrows to the current moment alone, does everything else lose its significance? Can such a focus truly lead to a fulfilling life? Without the past, without the future—can the present stand alone? It cannot. Living in the … More Seizing the Present #FictionMonday #ProsePoem
She was alone, in her thoughts, in her life, in her house. Everyone pitied her for they thought being alone was worse. But they didn’t know she was only alone, never lonely. In fact, she knew how enriching her life was. She felt sorry for everyone who believed they had it all, but lived a … More Alone #FictionMonday #ProsePoem
When you know nothing,you are free — to stay stay ignorant,to be devoid of knowledge,to close off your mind,to loiter in the hallways without gaining cognizance,to be truly free, or to keep an open mind,to learn,to understand,to experiment,to experience,to improve,to remain humble,to illuminate the path ahead,to indulge in the deep end of perception and not be corrupted … More When You Know Nothing… #FictionMonday #Poem
Don’t hesitate to step back and take a look at the bigger picture from time to time. Our dreams and goals may shift as we grow and evolve. It’s perfectly acceptable to change your course. But how will you discern this if you don’t pause to reflect? At the end of your life, if you’re … More Beyond Regrets #FictionMonday
Smile today, tomorrow, every day, every random moment, without a cause, to erase the frowns of the yesterdays gone by. Smile for your smile may be the wonder, that heals someone’s wounds. Smile for who knows if your smile is the magic, that leads you down a peaceful path. Smile even when reasons elude you, … More Smile, as often as you can #Poem
Poetry happens when a thought stops by without my permission. Sometimes that thought takes over my mind and becomes a ramble inside my head, and if I gather the courage to sit and write those rambling thoughts, a poem slowly emerges at the tip of my pen. But, not always, I am courageous enough to … More Poetry Happens #FictionMonday #ProsePoem
It’s difficult, to live in a world where you are constantly put down. It’s disheartening, when your caliber is not acknowledged. It’s disappointing and demotivating, when you are questioned for standing by your beliefs. It’s difficult. It’s challenging, to pull yourself up and keep going when nobody believes in you. But, if you can see … More You Can #ProsePoem #FictionMonday
empty words all ’round many waves of promises dancing shadows laugh © Vinitha Dileep This haiku is written in response to the one hundred and sixty third edition of Fiction Monday inspired by the word prompt – WAVES hosted at Reflections by yours truly. Do join in if you have a tale to tell. Check out my YouTube … More Promises #FictionMonday #Haiku
Kindness resides in the dark corners of people’s mind,Like a tiny spark ready to be ignited,To flood the mind with the light of a kindness,When life seems to be nothing but a pile of dread. How else are we always finding a way ahead When everything seems to be at a loss?The path emerges as … More Kindness #Poem
I don’t fear getting lost. One will get lost only when there are things or people to surround with. I don’t fear finding my way out when I am lost. Eventually one will find the way out. That’s the unwritten law of the universe. I don’t fear being stuck in the labyrinth. Of innumerable pathways, … More I Fear… #FictionMonday #ProsePoem
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