VJ’s Weekly Challenge #121: intimacy

November 16, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

This week, I want to talk about intimacy. For many years, I limited thoughts of intimacy to sexuality, however; age and challenges have altered that perception. The desire for intimacy remains. Defining what that is has become a recurring question. Then I came across K E Garland’s post: Mental Health Matters: Learning to Be Intimate, […]

Hooray for Frivolity

November 15, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

From impulsesto the sublimeinitiations andwillingness to dream We defend, fretfantasizeprioritizestill frivolityirrepressible rears its headdemands expressiona worthy investmenta smile-worthy write. Thanks to all for your not-so-frivolous writes this week. The poem is a summary of your words and ideas. Image my own. radhikasreflection, The Dilemma!Reena Saxena, SublimeEASTELMHURST.A.GO.GO, The InitiationHeart to Heart, Dreams and desires….I Write Her, […]

Shades of Evening Sky

November 14, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Hammad Rais’ Weekend Sky

Long Legs

November 13, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

(For Bird Weekly challenge: long legged birds.)

Wordless Wednesday

November 11, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Vj’s Weekly Challenge #120: frivolous

November 9, 2020.Reading time 1 minute.

Frivolous, giddy, flippant, lighthearted, silly….words I might never have used to describe myself. Ric is trying to rehabilitate me. Take for example, an outing to replace one sketching pencil. The singles were sold out at our local art store, so I bought a whole set. It took quite a bit of convincing. The single pencils […]

Perception Softens

November 8, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

A single tearwhite-hot acidannounces self pityabhorrent emotion midday body crashedI am foul-minded, drag-downunreasonable…spiteful shut my eyes againsta world of able-bodiesimmune to the struggle loathe this weaknessthis intolerable disconnect –body/mind detached from will futility reality’s wallcould cry…will not crythis day is not done. Later, tasks accomplished –I pushed through –I sleep, awaken to nightfall Soft pinks […]

Farewell Autumn Blues

November 7, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Weekend Sky challenge.

Oh To Wade In Calm Waters

November 6, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

For Bird Weekly: Wading Birds

Wordless Wednesday

November 4, 2020.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Present Distance

I’ve lived the fog of distance –life’s highway a series of hillsdestination without promise Have learned that acceptance gains perspective,that climates change, and hope sustains,and that in the stillness dreams renew. Now I travel quieter paths, appreciatespace, have surrendered to a slower pace –certain that this too will change. (image my own)

Floral Balm

Of Trauma Born

Goodbyes tarnishfaith, like ashesscattered My heart grows dismissal,craves a balm of connectionseeks quiet harbour Remind me what it feels like to be safebreath nurturing life,love a rhythmic flow In meditationI reach for peaceimagine salvation But this wayward chaosunrestrainedcements me in doubt Tainted intentionsI lift up to the Universea tempest without hope My soul incubates malicea […]