Sailing through the East coast Friends on board, drinks in hand Night as calm as the blue ocean water Wanting to stay there a little longer Clear dark sky, with nothing but the shimmering of the stars A call back to a home long forgotten You tremble, lost […]
Month: June 2019
Courageous As You Are
Courageous As You Are As a kid they said “dream big”, but we dreamt many dreams and earned false hope. As a kid they said, “say your prayers little one”, but we prayed many prayers, though fulfilled was none. We’ve shed many tears in the brink of our loneliness, hoping the power of ceding […]
Smile – Dikshita and Ayesha
When we first walked in you welcomed us with a smile. Your eyes twinkled with joy and beauty. Never had we met a soul so free. You spread only joy and positivity, regardless of the cruelty life treated you with. The smile on your lips never leaves. We asked you to teach us of love […]
All is Fair in Love and War
A war written story Explosions and warcrafts Rumbling, shaking the earth Gunshots cracking in the air Hearts racing, adrenaline fueled, then fatigue The bombs were frightening Waiting for the end Falling, fearing The shelter underneath, was used well The war went on The planes went over The soldiers continued to bleed Wounds that […]
Courageous As You Are
Courageous As You Are As a kid they said “dream big”, but we dreamt many dreams and earned false hope. As a kid they said, “say your prayers little one”, but we prayed many prayers, though fulfilled was none. We’ve shed many tears in the brink of our loneliness, hoping the power of ceding […]
The Continuing Story of Bill the Cowboy
There is a man who was born on a farm in rural Saskatchewan. He grew up surrounded by cows and horses, Spending his days tagging their ears with plastic like earrings. There is a man who cannot count his past professions with two hands; A cowboy, An umpire, A mechanic, A coach, An entertainer, […]
Brötchen
For the wonderful Fritz, thank you. About Him An open man willing to share, Ending visits with “Take care”. Growing up in East Germany. The sounds of the restaurant below quite busy. Schooling in East & West Germany and Russia. March of ’53 left with two friends illegally in a hustle. Two marriages, five kids […]
Dear Evelyn (A Description From Your Perspective)
I’ve led a life full of love for many things places and people… I would consider myself a fashionable woman who is always up to date with the latest trends. My hair would be curled with the finest sponge rollers, some would say my hair was no different from Lauren Bacall’s. Everyday I would wear […]
Alice’s Travels
Born under the skies of Holland surrounded by fields Surrounded by youth- Beautiful country- Home. Profound memories narrated by music. Sounds of an accordion, singing voices, melodies sung in harmony – until they arrived. Footsteps like mismatched drum beats in a foreign language- A 7:30 walk home, turned into a run. First the soldiers, […]
A Slice of Life – Joyce S.
A Slice of Life – Joyce Steiner “We had to make our own fun, not with toys but with the outside” Your joyous aura leaves me in awe Every blissful moment; another recreation of life unaffordable yet retained “Fun, and fancy free”; the words that describe your inner child and proving youth is still […]