One-liner Wednesdays #57

Research (noun) When you spend a lot of time desperately looking for something (anything) to save you from the clutches of boredom - a new blog, a new book, a new series. Do you have any non-dictionary other definition for research? Do let me know. This post was written in response to today’s One-Liner Wednesday …

Relief

Words fail to express certain feelingsTry as they mightwords fail to cover the emotional range of a human heartHow would it feel likewhen you can finally draw a breathafter holding your breath for far too long,How would it feel likewhen you are treated to delicious foodafter having starved for far too longHow would it feel …

I’m back! (Also, it’s my 7th blogiversary)

Hello everyone. Remember me? It has been over an year since I announced I was taking a break from blogging. Honestly, I never thought the break would extend this long. But when you set certain things in motion, they take a life of their own and drag you along with their flow. Over the past …

Weekly roundup!

Here is last week's roundup of my posts so that you can catch up in case you have missed any of my posts. https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/29/6wsp-86-roundup/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/30/6wsp-87-roundup/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/30/heartbeat/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/31/change-a-haiku/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/09/01/recollect/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/09/02/the-empty-classrooms/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/09/03/journey/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/09/04/six-word-story-57/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/09/04/6wsp-89/ Image courtesy: Steve Johnson from Pexels

Three Line Tale #46: The empty classrooms

The empty classrooms and playgrounds were tired of the deafening silence.Gone were the days when little humans graced those buildings with their presence.In a world where online classes were the norm, the school buildings felt abandoned, lonely, and unloved. This post was written in response to the Three Line Tales, Week 292 prompt by Sonya. Thanks …

One-liner Wednesdays #56

Recollect (verb) When you are desperately racking your brains, willing it to somehow uncover the identity of the masked person in front of you before they figure out that you didn't exactly recognize them! This post was written in response to today's One-Liner Wednesday challenge from Linda G. Hill. The challenge, as the name implies …

Heartbeat

Why do hearts beat? They never miss a beat struggling against the rib cage? I have always wondered Is it because they can't talk? Or is it because... of all the feelings and emotions suppressed for too long Oh, if only hearts could talk... Have you ever wondered about this? This poem might sound silly …

Weekly roundup!

Here is last week's roundup of my posts so that you can catch up in case you have missed any of my posts. https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/23/friendship/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/24/life-update/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/25/one-liner-wednesdays-55/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/26/six-word-story-15/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/27/six-word-story-118/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/28/6wsp-88/ Image courtesy: Steve Johnson from Pexels

six word story #118

Books made her believe in soulmates! This post was written in response to my own Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #87: Soulmate. Click on the link to read entries from my fellow bloggers. This could be interpreted in multiple ways. It could be that fairy tales or stories made her believe in the concept …

Friendship – a tanka

United they stood Differences didn't matter Friendship grew stronger Nothing could tear them apart Untied by blood, joined by fate I hope you enjoyed this Tanka. 😊 We all must have friends who make our lives much better by their mere presence. We have certain people with whom we forge bonds that are strong enough …

Weekly roundup!

Here is last week's roundup of my posts so that you can catch up in case you have missed any of my posts. https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/15/6wsp-85-roundup/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/15/natures-miracles/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/15/hunted-down/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/16/six-word-story-115/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/17/out-of-whack/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/18/lost/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/19/seasons/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/20/not-a-regular-pirate/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/21/6wsp-87/ Image courtesy: Steve Johnson from Pexels

Not a regular pirate!

I'm a pirate sailing and plundering in the high seas of the alphabets I raid books and libraries I gobble up the tales that they hold I read them cover to cover as fast as my eyes can travel My quests and adventures exist between the covers The characters come alive as I read I …

six word story #116

Seasons were fickle. Their love wasn't. This post was written in response to my own Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #86: Seasons. Click on the link to read entries from my fellow bloggers. Love is a great feeling indeed but very few last the test of time. It keeps evolving but in some cases, …

Out of whack – a tiny tale

Little Jimmy was excited. He kept pacing around as he waited for his father to come home. He couldn't wait to show off his handiwork. At last, when his father came home, Jimmy led him to the garage to unveil his latest project. Jimmy smiled smugly as he saw his father gape at his creation."Jimmy…wha..what …

Hunted down – a tiny-tale

Once upon a time, I was real. Yes, dragons were real. As real as the air you breathe in. My entire species were trusted companions of humans. We were their winged transporters, helping them soar to greater heights. But humankind grew greedy and in their greed, they saw the world through a different eye. They …

Nature’s Miracles

Dark clouds spread across the grey skies drops of water are like their tears droplets that spill with burden grows too heavy The rain is a little more than what nature can bear Nature weeps at the injustice meted out to her She must wonder how cruel any being could be especially one that she …

Weekly roundup!

Here is last week's roundup of my posts so that you can catch up in case you have missed any of my posts. https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/09/jealousy-a-kimo/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/10/wish-a-tiny-tale/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/11/one-liner-wednesdays-53/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/12/drunk-on-life/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/13/six-word-story-114/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/13/6wsp-84-roundup/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/14/6wsp-86/ Image courtesy: Steve Johnson from Pexels

six word story #114

Love healed her, changed her life. This post was written in response to my own Saturday Six Word Story Prompt (6WSP) #85: Change. Click on the link to read entries from my fellow bloggers. Love might be overrated but it does change lives. In some cases, the change will be for the better while in …

Drunk on Life – A Zappai

I am drunk on lifeeveryday, a new challengeI love to enjoy At times, life can feel too much like a struggle. But the more you fight against something, the more of a chore it becomes. When we really look forward to something, it seems like less of a chore. The task was to write a …

One-liner Wednesdays #53

Punctuation (noun) One of those things that create a world of difference between "Let's eat, Grandma" and "Let's eat Grandma"! This post was written in response to today's One-Liner Wednesday challenge from Linda G. Hill. The challenge, as the name implies is to come up with a one-liner. Please click on the link to know …

Jealousy- A Kimo

the green monster rears its hideous head fed by insecurity and destroys happiness Jealousy can ruin so many bonds. The green-eyed monster mostly arises from lack of self-doubt and self-confidence and it can led to disastrous effects if left unchecked. What are your thoughts about jealousy? This Kimo on jealousy was written in response to …

Weekly roundup!

Here is last week's roundup of my posts so that you can catch up in case you have missed any of my posts. https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/01/friends/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/02/6wsp-83-roundup/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/03/oasis/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/04/unfurling/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/05/goodbye/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/06/hatred-a-haynaku/ https://thesoulsearchersite.wordpress.com/2021/08/07/6wsp-85/ Image courtesy: Steve Johnson from Pexels

Hatred – A Hay(na)ku

Hatredinfiltrates heartsdarkens their lives Hatred is a string feeling indeed but unlike its lighter counterpart love, it is much more darker. Hatred destroys more of you than the person (or even an object!) towards whom it is directed. But still, we are humans after all and it is extremely unlikely that we would go about …

Goodbye – a tiny tale

She was happy that they had come to visit her. She had watched them play under her shade as kids. As teens, they had tried to climb her branches to snatch her fruit. She rarely got to see them as they passed into their adulthood. Little did she know that they had arrived to see …

Unfurling

character unfurlslike petals in a floweruncovered by time It takes time to completely know a person. It takes some for most character traits to truly reveal themselves. Sometimes, we never truly know a person. We only see what they choose to show us. What are your thoughts on this? This post was written in response …