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July 31, 2023 at 12:51pm
July 31, 2023 at 12:51pm
#1053380
All Words: 302
Isn't it strange that not so very long ago, we thought there wouldn't be a future? Yeah, remember - when the world shut down because of a virus, and all of us sheltered in place and put on masks when we peeped outside? Things looked beak. Dark. Now that is in the past and once again, we can look ahead to a future. So ... what have we learnt from the experience?

Nothing, I guess. We continue to exploit our planet. We continue to consume and consequently, generate garbage in more ways than we can count. We continue to be the selfish, entitled pigs we were before the virus came, tried desperately to teach us something, and subsided. Human beings are strong. We have put the awful, terrible tragedy behind us. Sadly, we've put the lesson behind us, too.

So what does the future hold? More population, more pollution, less resources, more deficiency. More cruelty to other beings supposedly 'lower' in the pecking order. More struggle over more money, more power, more control, more, more, more –! Unless ...

Unless the younger generation proves to be wiser than we were. Not smarter. We don't need more intelligence, artificial or real. Not stronger, we don't need more brute strength. But wiser. With a far reaching vision of the consequences of their actions. With the ability to analyse how each deed affects those interconnected with oneself. Maybe they'll learn that less is more. Maybe they'll truly believe that it's better to give than to receive. We didn't learn from our mistakes, maybe they will try and make up for these colossal errors. Maybe they'll be humbler, more prudent, less entitled. Maybe they'll share the planet equally with other living beings.

Maybe they'll peel off the mask of hypocrisy and let the future be open, honest and healthy. Maybe.
July 23, 2023 at 1:10am
July 23, 2023 at 1:10am
#1052951
When you knit, you get a unit.

7 Words.
July 22, 2023 at 12:56am
July 22, 2023 at 12:56am
#1052904
They tell me not to lie
But when I speak the truth
They say it's improper.


16 Words

July 21, 2023 at 3:06am
July 21, 2023 at 3:06am
#1052867
All Words: 39
My niece grew up in a 'joint family', with different people having varying tastes in music. Toddling from room to room, she heard Ravi Shankar's sitar, Clayderman's piano, something of the Beatles, and old Bollywood songs. I envy her!
July 20, 2023 at 12:56pm
July 20, 2023 at 12:56pm
#1052840
Traditional Indian culture involves forcing a guest to eat or drink. Modern Indian culture doesn’t. Visiting what I thought was a traditional household, I said ‘no thanks’ when offered tea. I thought they’d offer again. They didn’t! I stayed thirsty!

All Words: 40
July 19, 2023 at 4:28am
July 19, 2023 at 4:28am
#1052790
We live by what we value.

As school librarian, I valued giving kids a lovely reading experience.

The Principal valued spic-n-span tidiness.

We often clashed. I opened all the cupboards and allowed kids to browse, so my shelves were chaotic.


40 WORDS
July 18, 2023 at 12:26pm
July 18, 2023 at 12:26pm
#1052759
Next
Good or bad?
Depends on context.


Next
Awaited or dreaded?
Depends on context.


Next
Quick or slow?
Depends on context.


Next
Starts or concludes?
Depends on context.


Next.
Anguish or relief?
Depends on context.


All Words: 35
July 17, 2023 at 1:47am
July 17, 2023 at 1:47am
#1052700
I've realised that it's not about whether something actually exists or is a myth. That hardly matters. What matters is belief, faith. Having the faith, holding the belief, do something to the individual. That's what it's about.

All Words: 37
July 15, 2023 at 12:17am
July 15, 2023 at 12:17am
#1052620
Reading this prompt, I noticed - the word lesson, divided, reads LESS ON.

Being a teacher, I agree.

Children learn more when taught less.

Teach a bit - then withdaw. Their natural curiosity will rise. They'll learn much more than you imagined.


40 WORDS
July 14, 2023 at 4:43am
July 14, 2023 at 4:43am
#1052586
All Words: 25

Measure - equal height and depth

High arrogance reflects deep insecurity
High trust involves deep faith

High anger mirrors deep frustration
High generosity shows deep love.

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