Published in Lifestyle Today·PinnedMember-onlyNot So Sure — This or That ChallengeBJ’s this or that new year’s challenge — 1. Resolutions or No resolutions Yes. Daily resolutions. Time doesn’t wait or conform to our needs, so if we need to change and we have to decide what needs to be done within the moment. I commit, fail, redo, and then, after multiple attempts, some goals become a part of life. 2. Mountains or oceans Both. I love mountains…Creativity5 min readCreativity5 min read
Published in Dancing Elephants Press·PinnedMember-onlyCreative Pursuits Help Me Maintain Equilibrium In LifeIn response to Dancing Elephants prompt 18 of 52 — In a stressful world where billions of things demand our attention is making us over-saturated with choices, ideas, and urgency to respond, react, or regret. Consumption of worldviews, products, and words makes us believe we’re missing something. Everyone expects so much perfection, precision, and productivity; after all, we’re competing with…Dancingelephantspress3 min readDancingelephantspress3 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Fatima ImamThe metamorphosis from a Historian to a Poet — After spending 50+ years on the planet, I am just living for myself and enjoying every moment. I’ll like to call myself a student of life. Being born in an intellectually wealthy family in India’s most culturally diverse cities, Lucknow, gave me a clear perspective that knowledge leads to success…About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
Published in Dancing Elephants Press·5 days agoMember-onlyAn Opportunity To LearnA letter of Intent for DEP publication This is a letter of intent addressed to, Dr. Gabriella Korosi Dr. Preeti Singh Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles Sharing Randomly DR Rawson - The Possibilist It’s my honor to be considered a part of the DEP Project. Please consider my application as a…Dancingelephantspress2 min readDancingelephantspress2 min read
Published in Reciprocal·Jan 27Member-onlyMultifaceted Hero of My KitchenElegant Okra Begum (Lady) — Vegetables add flavor, flair, and fun to our palate. Without them, our foods will have no color, complexity, or charisma. Vegetable varieties are endless, variations are limitless, and their presence makes us healthier, heartier, and happier. A morsel of them is delectable, a mouthful of them is palatable, and even…Nature4 min readNature4 min read
Published in The Lark·Jan 25Member-onlyBygone EraWhat happened to the cool things? — I am from a town known for its rich history and culture. I belong to a generation that didn’t have any avenues of outside entertainment. I am from a generation that created its own channels of communication. People who made me think in the secluded environs of a big backyard. …Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in iPoetry·Jan 22Member-onlyThe Year of the RabbitChinese New Year celebrations All the things fun is attached to it. Bubbles of joy burst from within. Cheerfulness of the season combined with charm. Delicious dumplings are the staple of family dinners. Exciting gossip and electrifying gatherings. Future is discussed, and the past is remembered fondly. Gigantic festivals bring the new year in. Humor is abundant…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in The Lark·Jan 20Member-onlyFantasyIf I had a chance to start over — Where would I prefer to stay? In my childhood home or where I spent the happiest moments? In the homes of the rich and famous, or rent a simple abode? Would I build the house of my dreams one brick at a time? What would I do if I had…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in Reciprocal·Jan 18Member-onlyThe Queen of Flowers-RosesUndisputed status for the lovers of art — We crave unique things; we accumulate them, run after them, and then move on to the next one. We seldom pause to think about what makes anything beautiful. What are the qualities, features, or characteristics? What do they have to attract followers, admirers, and fans?Nature4 min readNature4 min read
Jan 16Member-onlyIn Appreciation*Butterfly Dance Passionate Poetry A book of poems from a poetry contest. A book created for a worthy cause. A book exemplifying the creative process. A book used for a daily dose of inspiration. Available in all formats from Amazon. A price tag that is more than reasonable. A perfect gift to…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
