it has been said that truth is stranger than fiction
so perhaps what’s affirmed could be true
although it seems unlikely
ludicrous in fact
that by controlling breath
and visualising grace of imaginary deities
along with chanting mantras and holding postures …
we can realise God
who we know not
have never seen
not even felt
yet who can tell
let us leave the door ajar
ceasing thinking and just feeling
the pulse of divine bliss magnetism within
"If truth is stranger than fiction, you need to take a stroll inside my dreams!"- by me
Weave me a story; weave me a tale.
Whole histories I need not hear.
But juicy tidbits I love well.
You can whisper them in my ear.
Books are a joy I love to read.
Weave me a story; weave me a tale.
Non-fiction or science – no need!
On the swell of romance I’ll sail.
Give me drama. Spare no detail -
good movies to both hear and see.
Weave me a story; weave me a tale.
At theaters I love to be.
I fall to sleep and my mind weaves
thrilling things. It never grows stale
what imagination conceives!
Weave me a story; weave me a tale.
April 23, 2023
For Writing Challenge - 'W' Words - Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
It has been a long time.
Summer of sixty-nine.
Dad, Uncle Don, and I
Their decision to fly.
Wires, you control type.
I ran and walked inside.
For Pepsi cold as ice.
Was there under five.
Had just arrived.
He hit a high-tension line.
The mega-volt kind.
The arcs flashed, pure white.
Blinding light, ten feet high.
As we knelt by his side
tears welled, began to cry.
It has been a long time.
My Dad survived.
Etched forever in mind.
Truth is stranger than Fiction.
Identical
Fantastical
Twin brothers sought
Twin sisters caught
And tied the knot(s)
Poetical
Noetical
But we’re not done
Each had a bun
Each was a son
Familial
Genetical
Their DNA
Would brothers say
But records? Nay,
Cousins!
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A strange story: identical twin brothers met identical twin sisters at a conference, got married, each had a baby boy, and now, all live in the same house. The boys, though first cousins, have DNA that would normally indicate they were siblings. Truth is stranger than fiction!
Cup of Joe
Cut to the chase
Between a rock
And a hard place
Back to square one
Piece of cake
Dime a dozen
Truth is stranger than fiction
Cold turkey
Down and out
Down for the count
Down to Earth
Drawing a blank
Easy as pie
Eat my hat
Go for broke
Truth is stranger than fiction
Hands down
Happy as a clam
Hard pill to swallow
High and dry
Head over heels
Toe to toe
Truth is stranger than fiction.
An old saying, “truth is stranger than fiction”
Is a lot more truthful than the word of a chicken
They don't trust humans
The bond loosens
When they're turned into a hot chicken sandwich
So who do you look up too?
Wishing you could repeat their acts of daring do!
Dying to escape your self build shell,
Dreaming that you were like Constantine in the realm of hell.
When real life is getting you down.
Day dreaming you were Spiderman webbing up the town.
Reality the daily struggle we face.
Faster than the Flash trying to get ahead of the rat race.
Truth is stranger than fiction.
Have faith in the strength of your convictions.
Know that no matter how small we feel.
Everyone is going through their own ordeal.
So remember every day be strong.
Swimming through humanities daily throng.
Heroes they need heroes too.
You're a hero to me I know thats true.
Appreciate the truth
Do you?
Would you rather a person not telling you
And let you go on your merry way without knowing?
When someone chooses to tell you things
That alone tells you that they trust in you
They shouldn’t even have to tell you
But they choose to
Are they close enough to you?
What makes them decide to tell you?
If it is not to your benefits
And theirs
Openness is what you should aim for
Whatever it is
If one cannot speak his/her mind
One would feel suppressed, stopped in mid flow
You don’t want to be the cause of someone’s stoppage
So let it be known
And take it
Because truth is stranger than fiction
It has a way to send you soaring
Above what you think you can handle it
And ultimately to the place of fulfillment
That only true haven can create
Where freedom exists
And transparency can occur
Would you rather they tell you
Or withhold it from you?
I think you would choose the latter
Don’t hide it from me
I can take it
Truth, remember?
Haha
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