Grief – A #Poem
Hello Life. Thank you for making me strong With every brutal storm. Thank you for the permanently broken heart That may be hard as a rock But still weeps in silence.
Cat Lady’s Christmas
There was no tree because one of the kids had murdered it last year. There were no stockings because the kids had pulled them down and used them as toys. In fact, their mother found one stocking floating in their water bowl and another under the bed. Two days to Christmas and the house looked… Continue reading Cat Lady’s Christmas
Finding Joy in Painting
A few months ago, I decided to try something new. I had art supplies gathering dust in my desk drawers. I also wanted to enjoy a new experience because writing has taken a backseat. At the bookstore, I found myself spending more and more time in the paints and art papers section. Bright colours and… Continue reading Finding Joy in Painting
Heavy Thoughts
She took a breath, trying not to choke herself. She closed her eyes and willed herself to breathe out like a normal person. But she didn't feel any lighter. The heavy burden on her heart refused to float away. Taking another deep breath, she stepped into the shower with her clothes already discarded. As the… Continue reading Heavy Thoughts
A #Poem for #WorldMentalHealthDay
She was too sensitive and too emotional and too quiet at school. She cared too much about everyone and everything always feeling too much. She remembered too much carrying every moment deep inside her heart. It was too much at times and she wished it wasn’t. She was too happy when somebody asked her if… Continue reading A #Poem for #WorldMentalHealthDay
Invisible Illness – A #poem
You can’t see it but I can feel it. You think it’s a lie but my body sighs. It’s in the mind you say but I can’t prove the truth. You see me moving so I must be alright. You watch me smiling so I can’t be suffering. Every day on a scale of 1-10… Continue reading Invisible Illness – A #poem
It’s Funny – A #Poem
It's funny how we dream about the future Planning every minute detail As if we can read our fate. It's funny how we believe in love But find its definition changing As if there's a new dictionary. It's funny how everyone else knows What is best for us As if they know our hearts. It's… Continue reading It’s Funny – A #Poem
Her Beloved Aunt
In her dreams, she saw her alive. Her aunt’s beautiful post-chemotherapy curls and her angelic smile greeted her. In her dreams, her aunt was full of life. The room was full of laughter, warmth and love. In a dream or two, she heard the elders say, “Of course she’s still alive.” But she woke up… Continue reading Her Beloved Aunt
On Life & Death – A #Poem
You never know Who's going to go next. But we all know Everyone must go. Eighty or Forty or Five There is no strict order. No one knows The exact date or time. You never know When it'll be your last. Everyone must live Knowing there will be an end. To live means to treasure… Continue reading On Life & Death – A #Poem
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