you miss it. the ritual of confession. the relief that washes over you after. the light weight of emptiness. a pen and paper in hand; your emotions,…… Read more “Anxious, Nostalgic and Homesick”
Musings: When Karma claps back.
Once, I was chatting with a guy. He was into me, I knew. The attention, gifts, gestures and all. He was kind, I felt immensely loved. So,…… Read more “Musings: When Karma claps back.”
You don’t have to be anything for him.
The fear of loneliness intimidates you Out of your caramel skin Into his callous hands: Hands made to crush not hold Hands that kill things that deserve…… Read more “You don’t have to be anything for him.”
Je ne sais quoi.
Image source: Cowboyzoom At first, you want attention. You are the painting in the art shop, that fights to be hung at the entrance wall so that…… Read more “Je ne sais quoi.”
Christmas break-up? Not just yet!
I once read somewhere that Christmas is many things, one of which is the season of break-ups. Think about it. You have the holidays to yourself and…… Read more “Christmas break-up? Not just yet!”
Finding Mr Right.
In the midst of crushes that take too long to fade off, “I like you’s” that take too long to mean anything and “I love you’s” that…… Read more “Finding Mr Right.”
Sunday Chronicles: How nice is too nice?
I book a taxi to a mosque function this morning. Where I stay is quite an eye-sore, so I feel utterly grateful and lucky when the driver…… Read more “Sunday Chronicles: How nice is too nice?”
A house is not a home.
do you ever feel like a house hosting parties, and sleep overs, and visitations from people near and far: and after the merry and cheer after the…… Read more “A house is not a home.”
Are you really best friends?
This morning, I was making some travel plans and I was thinking oh yass, I will get a place to stay and so and so can even…… Read more “Are you really best friends?”
The magic of aloneness; the gift of companionship.
Being alone is magic. No festering worries, and the focus of your life is you. No need to justify your when and how, and your why’s don’t…… Read more “The magic of aloneness; the gift of companionship.”
