PROMPT WORD: RESERVE
I watch her taking long walks all alone.
She looks like a very reserved person in self-imposed exile.
I once tried to be friendly with her, but she declined and said, ‘she is cursed, and anyone she loves or became friendly will die.
She recalls that the first time she cried was when her husband died, then one by one, as if in procession, all her dear and near ones died.
Now she prefers to live alone lest she causes harm to anyone.
She has found solace in solitude.
An old sepia toned picture kindled wistful memories
of the bygone days.
I was the diva of rhythmic prowess,
tiptoeing my way on to the stage.
Full of nimble balletic grace,
pirouetting with poise, to the musical cadence.
I was crowned the
Dancing Queen
to a thunderous applause.
Today, my passion for dance has drifted into oblivion,
as I strive to prove myself in the rat race.
It sadly rests in peace
buried under the busyness of life,
in a dark corner of my soul!
Thank you Lillian for hosting Poetics at dVerse. This week’s prompt is to use one line from Dancing Queen , a composition by ABBA. I’ve used : Dancing Queen.
Sometimes mishap brings
In people’s percipience
A notable change
You can sing
You can dance, you can jive
What more do you want to survive
No place on earth
Is untouched by grief
You are tough
You are young
You can turn over a leaf
What more do you want to survive
World is cruel
World is harsh
There is everywhere strife
You are tough
You are young
You can take it in your stride
you are not a quitter
If you don’t feel bitter
What more do you want to survive
You can sing
you can dance, you can jive
( line chosen- You can dance, you can dance)
you dig, you dream you wish, you want you work, you slog you aspire, you conspire you overstretch yourself to fulfil a dream it gets magnified it looks within reach I need to get there and when you get a chance you jump at it blind It’s victory supreme you float for a while then check where you are the oars feel heavy energy depletes Are you heading north or are stuck midstream? it feels unreal now been taken for a ride used for a while then thrown aside Is it everyone’s story or a case extreme? You start connecting With fellow travellers Hear their stories Find commonalities Whatever starts has to end Life is a journey Life is a dream…
Prompt lyric
Dancing Queen by ABBA
Line chosen
and when you get a chance
I wear the crown live uneasy… I wear my thorns like a crown take the high road What’s your lineage, woman? A spark, and guts to live on my terms not submit to authority I bow to you, Queen for you don’t need me
Author: Reena Saxena
There was a king who owned a rooster
Both were very proud of their feathers and their crown
Their pride did shatter
In absence of their feathers and their crown
One ended up on the platter
And one was thrown out of the throne
Does this picture inspire you to write something?
BONDING
What are you doing, dear?
I am video recording you telling stories, grandma.
Why record when I’m here to tell you stories every day?
It is for those children who don’t have grandmas to tell stories, grandma. They will also enjoy as I do. Isn’t it a nice idea, Grandma?
You are so considerate, aren’t, you wiser than your age, darling?
Ha-ha! Aren’t you younger than your age, sweetheart?
Overflowing love
That’s compassion in your heart
Needs channelizing
Writing about my experiences as a Dad of two Daughters and things around me!
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Writing about my experiences as a Dad of two Daughters and things around me!
Travels of : ँ : a Yogin
Umjetnost, zdravlje, civilizacije, fotografije, priroda, knjige, recepti, itd.
Meraki
Sharing is Learning
Poems, quotes, learning, feelings, introspect, experience as well as discovering..
It's Time to Play...
poetry, fiction, art, books, retro
there is a web that connects all things
Savor Kindness because cruelty is always possible later
Poets Pub
Words of a clarklike female
Reflections on places traveled and photos taken.
Fabulous information for a better and blissful life
A place for women to be and become
A look at life, achieving good physical and mental health and happiness
The world as I see it
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