WRITING 201: Evacuate

Oh so dark sky in a starless night Still I brave the road with a single flickering light - Oh so cold water bathe my tired feet Still I pursue our lane flooded at 3 meters deep - Oh why so quiet usually noisy neighbors? Still I head home, and saw a scene I will…

WRITING 201: Faces of Love

Love’s strength lies in its contradictions while contradictions strengthen love. Love lasts because it changes while changes last because of love. ----- ©2015 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: evolvingloveandlight  Bold and italicized lines are from: Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho In response to Writing 201 Day 6 assignment: Day 6: Faces, Found Poetry,…

WRITING 201: To the Holder of my life’s map

I know you since I'm three or two You know life’s hell that I’ve been through Up, down, and up again Rollercoaster life feels like I’m in vain - Surrender, that’s what I did As I sink in the sea of grief My dream is dead, I said to self As I smell my failure’s…

WRITING 201: Perfectly Unique, Imperfectly Regal

They say fat is ugly, but too skinny is not also pretty They say short is unattractive, but too tall is considered a bit gigantic. Is there really a way to be called lovely? We are created equal, so let’s not be too visual. Attitude and heart truly matters, because actions go beyond any physical…

WRITING 201: Deep, Dark, Dreary

Her heart ripped her apart. Now it’s my part to take all her wrath. Sharp as diamond knife cuts through me to end her life. Oh, my pain, is it her gain? Oh, will this cut, erase her hurt? Oh, will this wound, do any good? I froze as her blood flows. I feel the…

WRITING 201: Most precious gift

Purchased gifts can be as expensive as caviares Ready-made presents can be as commonly seen as night stars Albeit precious gifts are monetarily impressive Your soft whispered words are actually more effective Enough of anything material Resort to something that is truly more personal ©2015 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved. Photo credit: Ignite Church …

WRITING 201: Purples and Whites

Your colours speak words That’s so loud yet so silent Now my soul's quiet In response to Writing 201 Day 1 assignment: Day 1: Screen, Haiku, Alliteration There’s a 100% chance that you’re currently looking at the comforting, addictive, inescapable glow of a screen. Screens are everywhere in our life, not in the least when we…