Lies, Lies And More Lies

Everywhere- lies, lies, and more lies,

To decipher,  do we have the eyes?

Can you hear the caged truth's cries?

Do you have it in you to face & apprise? 

Source: Pexels - Vlad Bagaclan

The Torch

"Which is better- the sun or the torch?"

Asked the little kid on that dark night.

"What do you feel? What do you say?"

I asked the kid to share what he felt right.

Source: Pexels

The Light of The Tower

Rosy thought of new stories to keep her daughter engaged.

From their terrace, they could see a beautiful tower.

During the day, the tower sparkled with sun-rays.

Rosy narrated how a princess stayed there and the sun sent her gifts- light!

Her daughter said that the sun also sent them gifts and their terrace too had light!

Photo Prompt- Dale Rogerson

During the night, they saw the dark tower.

The Palace Singer

Continuing the story written last month for the Friday Fictioneers-

The Palace Rose Garden- http://www.anitaexplorer.com/2023/11/the-palace-rose-garden.html 

When the first-time travellers reached the living-room, they saw a portrait that looked strikingly like Dia!

"Many artists have visited this palace before", Dia continued.

"In the courtyard of this palace, there used to be performances by singers and dancers.

Can you imagine there was a talented singer who could light lamps with his singing!"

Photo Prompt- Susan Rouchard

Sandwiched

Though they were at a distance, they made an effort to reach out.

Their arms managed to touch.

They seemed to have eyes just for each other. 

All this was evident to me- their new neighbour.

I hoped not to cause any obstruction.

I felt guilty to be sandwiched between the two.

Perhaps, I was being too conscientious?

PHOTO PROMPT - Dale Rogerson

Shine Your Light Bright

Covid-19 has given a fright,

Shaken & slapped us tight.

Strength of unity seems right.

Day always comes after night.

Let's follow guidelines together,

Stay at home - now or never!
Salute to all saviours trying harder,
We'll be braver, stronger & smarter.

Coronavirus pandemic will go.

Things won't always be low.

Let's break the chain and show!

Social Distancing must grow.

It is time to Shine Your Light

We are together in this fight.

Let our lights shine bright!

Lights will show our might.

Tonight will be a memorable night-
Lights will take the spotlight!

9 PM for 9 Minutes, do unite!
Everything's gonna be alright.

This poem is inspired by the words- 'Shine Your Light' - song by Ricky Kej.

It's time to #ShineYourLight
We're together in this fight.
Let our lights shine bright!
Lights'll show our might.
It'll be a memorable night-
Lights'll take the spotlight!
5Apr-#9Baje9Minutes Do unite!
Everything's gonna b alright #IndiaFightsCorona #COVID19 @narendramodi https://t.co/yJ5NE05mIa

— Dr. Anita Sabat (@anitaexplorer) April 4, 2020

PM Narendra Modi ji has appealed to the citizens of India to switch off the lights in their homes at 9 PM on Sunday, 5th April 2020, and light lamps, candles or mobile flashlights for nine minutes. 

Let's do this to show our nation's strength of unity in the fight against COVID-19.

I will be joining, will you join us too?

Spaced Out!

Living-beings have always been in search of light,
The quest is worthwhile as the reward is a brilliant sight.

When they announced that imminent space-flight,
I was attracted passionately just like a moth is to the light...