It is an amazing experience to go through and witness as a baby turns into an independent being. My baby will be turning 15 this coming year. And, I’m floored. This morning, as I woke up, one of my first thoughts was how he was going to be […]
A long time ago, I had asked my sister why she was doing a particular action. She responded that she was doing so because she wanted peace. That answered always stayed with me. Percolating. Brewing. Running circles in my brain. Peace. One moment of peace is wonderful. A […]
The snowflakes touch the ground softly The rain pitter patters onto the concrete The water overflow caresses the floor But the mind crashes the lightning cart Explodes upon impact Detonates like a firebomb No soft landing there Fallen and slow to rise Fallen and all alarms sound Fallen […]
In case you didn’t notice, it’s not ok Funny how a blessing feels just like a curse Just an invitation would have been just fine I gave all I had to give In the middle of the room, I did not hear from you We’re caught in a […]
Falling asleep on the couch. Watching a throwaway show. It’s just meant to be moving wallpaper that occasionally grabs your interest. You rewatch the same episode repeatedly as you are in and out of sleep. You wake up startled. Heart pumping. Ragged breaths. You’re still in a fuzzy […]
Pain in sorrow Sadness in pain Bite to my joy Joy in bitterness Bucking the trend Trending the doom Sorrow is prickly Laughter is tinged Find a horizon Blink till it comes into focus Sigh Exhale Inhale Pinpoint the dagger Bandage up the wound There’s pain in sorrow […]
She rubbed her abdomen slightly as she stared into the open, empty space. It was all empty. But that was not what she wanted. Her life thus far, however, was meant to be empty. It was hard to explain that to anyone in any coherent manner. When you […]
The morning light is so dark The heart racing The eyes tired but can’t be shut The throat is tight The lips protruding Breathe in, Breathe out Count some more sheep Yet the ghosts linger and float about Not much to be done Supposedly there’s fun to be […]
These past two years, I have been experiencing a spike in livid dreaming. I’ve been having colorful vivid, wild dreams. Could be the result of stress. The last two years have consisted of one crisis after another. It’s gotten to the point that I often shrug my shoulder […]
It’s a mindshift. It’s an easing of the stomache. It’s a calming of a fidgety leg. It’s listening to the music It’s blocking out the noise. Turning down the volume. Facing fear head-on. It’s dancing with fear.
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