Dimensions of Reality – Short Poem

Another drabble AND hand-coloured image from my own colouring book! Dimensions of Reality Dimensions of reality are but a construct of duality Imaginary lines drawn in the sand to keep us within the confines of our lands When the illusion begins to crumble will we no longer struggle and stumble For we will break those […]

Chaos & Order – Short Poem

Another drabble AND hand-coloured image from my own colouring book! CHaos and Order Chaos and Order have a delicate dance. One the surest path to death; the other an instigator for life. Yet when both are given a change. The universe celebrates their romance. © Drabble & Poem by Dr Tanzelle Oberholster 31 words The […]

Vines that Intertwine – Short Poem

Another drabble AND hand coloured image combo! Whee! Vines that intertwine Twisted vines have become intertwined, within the confounds of my mind. To reveal hidden secrets in the darkest of its features, where seeds were sown that have now grown into creatures… © Drabble & Poem by Dr Tanzelle Oberholster (A drabbling poem, a poemy […]

Floor 29 – Short Story

Why am I here?, I wondered as I stood in the lobby of an unfamiliar building. I succinctly remember being here for a specific purpose, however that purpose seems to have eluded me now. A gentleman complimented me on my necklace, “Thanks”, I said, “Its snowflake obsidian” as I presented the little shining pebble. I […]

That is the Question – Drabble

If you do not define the questionHow would you solve the problem? If you do not solve the problemHow would you make any progress? If you do not make any progressHow would you grow as a person? If you do not grow as a personHow would you reach your full potential? If you do not […]

BeYOUtiful FrangiToucani – Short Poem

Deep in a tropical jungle school Is a Professor who acts like a fool “Be-you-ti-ful!” he would call To any new student who would come to sit in his hall He teaches a class on compassion and kindness “Beyoutiful are each of you and that is the only lesson for true happiness” His students learn […]

Flying Stalker – Short Poem

You know of the fiend I am taking of here? The one who is impossible to unhear, And opens a flood of swear! Drabble: 25 words © Dr Tanzelle Oberholster

The Four Elements – Short Poem

I am a child of the earth I sing with the wind I dance with the flame I cry with the rain The sun guides me by day and the moon by night I listen to the universe and I find my own path in life Drabble & Poem: 48 words © Dr Tanzelle Oberholster

Chasing Expectations – Drabble

Experience never errs. Only your judgement errs by promising itself results which your experiments didn’t produce. Leonardo da Vinci, 1452 – 1519 We are occupied with the fulfilment of goals and plans. These are healthy and give us purpose, but the expectation of their outcome leaves them unsatisfactory when finally completed. My advice will be […]

A Cat’s Point of View – Short Poem

From behind these yellow eyes I watch humans chase after lies Back & forth you rush for days All in your futile little rat-race You are constantly filled with rage, since you have not found the keys to your cage But true freedom can only grace those who look beyond another’s face How much more […]