Forgive My Sins

My mom always said that I was born to lead. For years she groomed me into a copy of herself. I was going to be her heir and sit on her chair, dictate terms and takeover firms. I learnt everything she could teach me and then some more. Today I’m ready to take the reins…

Married Me

To the newly married me, You moved away from a house you called your home, to reside in a new home you are calling yours forever. You moved away from your family, to enjoy the company of a new family that’ll be yours forever. You moved away from a city you called your birthplace, to…

Dreamcatcher

I still sleep with a dreamcatcher hanging above my bed. For the world it is just a souvenir from a culture they are in awe with. But for us, it is the symbol of a legend we still believe in. They look at the pretty beads and feathers adorning the ring. We see the web…

On The Bridge

I saw a young couple taking pictures on the bridge today. This wasn’t the first time I saw a couple smiling their widest for the camera in this beautiful backdrop. But something about them got me thinking. I don’t know their names or where they came from. But the girl’s white dress and the man’s…

Directionless

In this dark forest alone in the night I standWith nothing but a compass in my handI stay positive for I know the plan is grandAlmighty won’t forget and leave me to strand But my faith starts to waver ‘cause am without a randHow can I still sing his praise and that of his brand?I…

My Brown Shades

They ask me why I never remove my brown shades. They wonder if am hiding my dark circles from late night parties. Or covering my teary eyes from a crushed heart. They ask me why I hide behind my brown shades. They ask me if I am scared to make eye contact. Or if I…

A Head Of Red

To the girl with red hair, I saw you today zipping away in your silver sedan. It isn’t every day that I notice girls passing me on the freeway. But today was different, you were different. My eyes were fixed on you as you rolled down your window and popped your head out. I saw…

I’m Tripping

My eyes have a glaze of a hundred tearsAnd yet they feel at restMy ears are buzzing with a thousand soundsAnd yet they hear nothingMy head is pounding with a million thoughtsAnd yet it feels blank What is this trip that I’ve refused for a gazillion timesAnd yet it brings me back begging for it?

All The World’s A Stage

They called her the queen of tragedy. Just a slight quiver of her lips and the audience would burst into tears. She ruled every heart in the city. Except the one she wanted to win. Like always, she peeped from behind the curtain. There he sat in the front row, looking as striking as ever….

What Is Hope?

What is hope?For some it is the reassurance in their partner’s eyesFor others it is the smile on their child’s face For some it is the ringing of bells at morning prayerFor others it is the meal they share after a day of fasting For some it is their ever changing calendarFor others it is…

The Evil Eye

There was faith in her heart when she wrapped up the box. There was still some hope left in her as she sent away the parcel. It didn’t matter whether or not they shared her belief. She never questioned the fable. Why would she? It wasn’t like she had to test its power. God had…

A Calm Gaze

As far as my gaze takes meThere is an expanse of calmness The warmth of the setting sunThe ripples in pristine waterThe chirping sounds of happy birdsThe shade of lush green trees As far as my gaze takes meThere is an expanse of calmnessAnd yet, I feel a storm approaching Darkness is about to set…