The Fighter

When vile negativity gets the best of me Hesitation and doubt damages inner peace I try to ward it off, yet I can’t make it stop It’s a mental lock that blocks all my thoughts Pinning me down against the cold, hard ground Think! The bell sounds, I ready for another round Stronger than before,

3 Words: Day 327

When we refuse to see through The bullshit to find common ground We lose soiled fragments of truth   – 3 Words Daily Prompt

Inventive Subjugation

  Here I stand at a crossroads Staring off into the distance, As I wait patiently and listen Loyally, for the next episode Commanding are rules to role I struggle with the instructions It’s the bane of self-destruction Governing beyond my control I let the true stories unfold Taking a path of insistence Though there’ll

Sunday Tunage – I’m Alive

Have a great week! I can feel you all around me Thickening the air I’m breathing Holding on to what I’m feeling Savoring this heart that’s healing —Lacey Strum

The Destination

We’re miles apart and couldn’t be any different The road of experience reflection marks of distance Bringing us ever closer together in our existence

Day 322: 3 words

We’ve grown to ignore Our own silent responses To those around us https://threewordsaday.wordpress.com/2015/11/18/20151118-day-322/

Tribute to Nigeria (replay/update/thanks)

Art by Issac Willie Oh Nigeria, you’ve taught me to believe in something much bigger than me, you brought the meaning of community and wealth by investing in family. The descendants of the Mother Land continue to rise despite the teardrops and bloodshed spelt on fertile soil during the darkest of times its people prosper and

tomorrow

tomorrow has not been written, has no end in sight, is magical, picking us up where we left off . 20151110:0739 y Source: tomorrow

Happy Diwali

Originally posted on Exclusive Inflictions:
Wishing you much light, joy, briyani and sweets to be shared with the family and friends in your life!

Day 312: 3 Words

Let’s examine the passage of time That was wasted in long lines to buy Gifts picked for others as traditional trade And consider giving something hand-made. All words used: passage,other, line, trade and examine https://threewordsaday.wordpress.com/2015/11/08/20151108-day-312/

Windstorm

No matter which way the wind blows We hold on and promise never to let go A force that reckons against turbulence Cause we sold our souls to the idea Of living life-time dreams and growing old Together, protecting each from the cold

Day 311: 3 Words

Holiday meals prepare to take center stage A study of seasonal ingredients handed down Some altered to perfection by a culinary slave *Words used: culinary, study and stage https://threewordsaday.wordpress.com/2015/11/07/20151107-day-311/

Day 309: 3 Words

Against ourselves and with others we compete for the appropriate number of clicks as if doing measurements by numbers will somehow elongate our short sticks, which break the spirit when there are no clicks, so do yourself a favor and disregard the numbers while doing what you like, it beats any stick https://threewordsaday.wordpress.com/2015/11/05/20151105-day-309/ Words used:

Day 308: 3 words

Remember when we played together with three short words of the day – I do believe it’s time to start responding to these short, quick prompts. https://threewordsaday.wordpress.com

Turn Up the Heat

Welcoming the first night’s evening cold Then trying to breathe with plugged nose Eight long, hot summer months collecting Dog hair, dust, lent and God knows what A burning stench blows out furnace ducts Next year’s goal; open windows expecting

Daybreak

Counting Empty space Between the stars Flickering at night Fading from sight Shooting far Daylight

Inspirational Haiku’s

When there’s nothing left Of our best selves visible Keep searching for more Hidden in the dark Emptiness of a blank page Is a fresh new start Waiting to defeat Suppression and depression With flowing vibrancy