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September 2, 2025

#PoetryChallenge #WDYS #Tankatuesday

Magical Wings trapped by boundariesI watch from the window paneswaiting for a while,a mild moment of respitecan anyone curb my dreams? *** my magical wingsflutter despite the wild stormsdon’t dare to touch themthey emit embers… More
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Published on September 02, 2025 10:30

August 27, 2025

#Haiku #Personification #TankaTuesday

teary-eyed clouds burstwind rides on the wings of nymphsrain-drops dance with glee. *** we soothe the parched earththe sand rises up to greet usa fleeting embrace.© Balroop Singh Thanks to Robbie and Colleen for the… More
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Published on August 27, 2025 11:47

August 25, 2025

#Poetry #BookReviews

Poetry books are my favorites and reviewing them is as delightful as reading the poems. Each book I picked up this month has a spirit of its own. ‘Ancient Voices: Poems about Ancient Egypt’ is… More
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Published on August 25, 2025 04:00

August 18, 2025

#PhotoPrompt #WDYS

Mist of Time Mist, my trusted pal,In and around me, soothing my nerves,Calming my emotions,Transforming me into a kite in the clouds. When giggles gave us an extra bounceWhen joy bubbles burst with our footstepsWhen… More
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Published on August 18, 2025 22:45

August 11, 2025

#Poetry Challenge: #WDYS #TankaTuesday

moments cling to mewalls swallow echoes of pastyet whispers lingerthis kitchen keeps me livelymy only sanctuary.© Balroop Singh *** Our Sanctuary The kheer is simmeringDance and music makes it sweeterEach time I stir it with… More
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Published on August 11, 2025 23:13

August 5, 2025

#Poetry Challenge: #WDYS #TankaTuesday

always elusive –is freedom an open book?ask a butterflyan embodiment of easeit encases empowerment.© Balroop Singh ***  Freedom? If your muse craves for inspirationTell her to tarry, to abandon her flightAnd look at this book… More
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Published on August 05, 2025 11:02

July 29, 2025

#TankaTuesday #Dodoitsu

A glacier in my heart,icy blood, numb arterieslong shadows overwhelm me –a dreary desert. *** Trudging through the sands of time,my feet hold the coarse remnantsa ray of sunshine might helpfrozen emotions. *** Life was… More
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Published on July 29, 2025 10:51

July 22, 2025

#PhotoPrompt #Senryu #WDYS

Crossroads A magical glowwhat a surreal sunrise!Joshua trees gleam. Morning rays beckonan unknown chill confines meicy fingers clench. Unseen clouds cloak mea rocky terrain restrictsmemories warm up. Through the yellow lightyour hands reach out to… More
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Published on July 22, 2025 09:16

July 15, 2025

#TankaTuesday – Shadorma

Entwined Open arms,inhale the fragranceof petals,soft showerof romance that soaks our soulsin the bliss of thrill. Holding hands, feel the ecstasy,the passion, the momentof wrapping the pink softnessof unexplored path. Do we needany assurance,any oath?our souls knowhow… More
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Published on July 15, 2025 12:34

July 10, 2025

#TankaTuesday – Butterfly Cinquain

Behold… The grassdrenched with dewwaits for the orange glow daisies toss their heads with dahliasbees drinkthe potion of spring with fervorI join the children whocatch butterflieswith zing. *** Betrayal Fieryembers smolderwithin my pristine heart,desecrated by Trojan… More
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Published on July 10, 2025 10:38