1988 – After a Hard Day of Work

In the twilight of ’88, when the sun dipped low and shadows stretched across the land, my ancestors bartered with life. They traded sustenance for survival, weaving threads of existence through the loom of necessity Three loaves of bread, warm from the hearth, exchanged hands for a goat’s weathered skin. The bread, a promise of full bellies, and the skin, a promise of warmth against the biting cold. A transaction etched in the ledger of survival. And a fat hen, plump and clucking, found herself in a dance of trade. Her feathers ruffled, her eyes sharp, she strutted her worth. … Continue reading 1988 – After a Hard Day of Work

Unapologetically Me

I am the woman of my own dreams, a constellation of desires that need no permission to sparkle. No longer do I seek validation from hollow echoes; my worth is etched in stardust and fire. My wishes unfurl like silk ribbons, and the universe nods in agreement. My wish is my command, whispered to the cosmos as I paint my reality with bold strokes. The canvas of my life stretches wide, waiting for the hues of my choosing—crimson courage, azure adventure, and golden resilience. With hands unshackled, I lay each brick upon the foundation of existence. My life is my own, a cathedral … Continue reading Unapologetically Me

Dreams in the Shadows

On my worst day, when the world conspires against me, when the weight of existence threatens to crush my spirit, I find solace in a quiet truth: I am still living my dream. It’s not the dream of grandeur, of fame or fortune. No, it’s the dream that whispers in the corners of my heart, the one that blooms even amidst adversity. It’s the fragile ember that refuses to be extinguished, flickering in the darkness. My dream is not a castle in the sky; it’s the humble cottage by the sea, battered by storms yet standing resilient. It’s the ink-stained … Continue reading Dreams in the Shadows

Wounds of Storms

There are wounds, my love, that echo the tempests. They are not mere scratches on the surface; they are cataclysms that tear through flesh and bone. These wounds, like storms, arrive unbidden, raging across the landscape of our souls. Imagine the harshest of winds—the kind that howl through ancient canyons, stripping away layers of vulnerability. They whip and twist, leaving behind rawness, aching and exposed. You, my love, were that gale, relentless and unyielding. You tore through my defenses, scattering fragments of who I once was. And then there are the bitter rains of longing. They fall from skies heavy … Continue reading Wounds of Storms

Tomorrow’s Whispers

Tomorrow, they say, is the name we give to the impossible. It dances on the edge of our dreams, a tantalizing waltz with the stars. We wrap it in gossamer threads, tie it with ribbons of longing, and place it gently on the doorstep of our hearts. In the quiet hours before dawn, when the night still clings to our eyelashes, tomorrow tiptoes across the threshold. It wears the cloak of uncertainty, its footsteps echoing like whispered secrets. It knows our deepest desires—the ones we dare not utter aloud. To hope, they say, is to invite the universe to conspire. And so, we listen … Continue reading Tomorrow’s Whispers

Beneath my chest

In the quiet moments of solitude, I often found myself drawn to the rhythm beneath my chest, where the symphony of life played out in a dance of breath and heartbeat. With each gentle touch, I felt the subtle tremors of existence, a reminder of the intricate machinery that sustained me. It was not a mystical force that pulsed within me, but a raw, tangible power—the power to persist, to persevere in the face of trials and tribulations. A power not of spells or incantations, but of resilience and fortitude, the sheer will to continue on when the world grows … Continue reading Beneath my chest

Women

In a world where conformity reigns, where the currents of society push and pull, there exist women of a different ilk. These are the women who defy the norm, who resist the easy path laid out before them. They are the ones who listen to the whispers of their spirit, guiding them to uncharted territories, to realms unknown. With hearts ablaze and souls untamed, they forge their own way, painting the canvas of their lives with hues of boundless creativity. Each stroke, each color, a reflection of their wild imaginations, a testament to their unyielding spirit. They do not shy … Continue reading Women

Changing …

Time dances ceaselessly, a waltz of moments that flit by us like fleeting whispers. They linger briefly, then vanish into the vast expanse of memory. Amidst this relentless flow, a solitary question lingers in the chambers of our soul: Are we truly content? Regardless of the hour that ticks by or the one that looms ahead, this query persists, echoing through the corridors of our consciousness. Will we embrace each passing second with joy, or will we rue the path we tread? These musings, born of introspection, have been my companions through the annals of yesteryears. They beckoned me towards … Continue reading Changing …

To my children

To my beloved children, I offer these words as a gentle beacon of guidance in the tumultuous sea of life. Let kindness flow through your veins like a soothing balm, wrapping you in a cloak of compassion that shields you from the harshness of the world. Embrace the quiet strength of solitude, finding solace in the depths of your own being, for it is in these moments of stillness that you will discover the true essence of your soul. Remember, my darlings, that it takes great courage to be kind in a world that often values power over empathy. It … Continue reading To my children

Tell me Life …

Tell me, Life, how to escape the clutches of my own existence. Release me from this torment that consumes me with every passing moment. Sever the ties that bind me to you, Life. Transform me into something other than myself; a blissful state of unawareness, where I am free from the burdens of consciousness. Let me drift into the void, where I am shielded from the sorrow that has enveloped me. Erase my identity, but do not leave me adrift in this half-formed state. Grant me the simplicity of stones, the purity of animals, the distance of stars, or the … Continue reading Tell me Life …