Sentimental Journeys

  In my world of solitude, I find company in my memories. My daughter is too young and too naive to be my emotional and mental support but she does what she can to help with the chores. I can see that she is also lonely. Her father is usually working during the night and… Continue reading

  Losing one after the other  Losing a dear one or another,  Losing the voices that once called my name,  Losing the hearts that once held me close,  One after the other they go. One after the other they bid farewell.  Death calls them to their home – What would I do to hear their laughter … Continue reading

  It has been a month since we landed at Heathrow. I think I am beginning to settle into the new world. It is taking longer than I would like however, change takes time so I must be patient with myself. Moreso, I must be patient with my daughter. She’s innocent. Everything in England is… Continue reading

A soaked face Tells a thousand tales  Of the storms and gales Abashed by thunderStruck by lightning The lines of wisdom  Give light to the unknown From the age livedStories hide in each The eyes try to lieBut to no availThe soul peeks throughThe facades veil Heartbeats at the throatAbout to stifle the air The… Continue reading

  In a crowd around meSmiling faces with gleeTheir laughter fills the air.What fun and frolicWhat style and flair.With endless beveragesAnd sustenanceHot and coldIn an array of coloursAnd flavoursFills the bellies and heartsYet, I am alone.In a place full of companyI told myself I belongBut I was wrong. Continue reading

  Few things baffle me more than I would want to admit, and one is the way our schoolchildren think. I wonder what my generation ate and drank during our school days because I remember going to school with the expectation of putting pen to paper—immediately! And sometimes, yes, we use our brains. Now it… Continue reading

I see the light stretching far ahead of the van to illuminate our path towards our new home. I do not know what time it is, but I know the sun has gone to bed. The chill sends shivers down my spine as I try to think of the warm surroundings of our previous home.… Continue reading

  Far away from the restI flew from the nestLooking for what’s missingThe past keeps hissingShunning the hissWith a new hope of bliss Gathering the shardsOf a life marredAnd joining piecesThe soft and the hard A new image appearsAnd my vision clearsA new sun risesAnd a new moon shinesWith all my mightI embrace the lightAnd… Continue reading

Finding my peaceas I read the headlinesthat leave me sad anddepressedFinding my peaceafter so many deceased.They linger in my thoughtsand sit in my prayers.Their memories aremy blessings. Finding my peacewhen the future is uncertainwhich gives birth to anxietythat ambiguity tests my piety.Still, I find my peace,in the silence of the nightin the chaos of the… Continue reading

  Kissing your memories with my lips As I wrap myself in the embrace of your warmth Yes, you are far away but it is as though you are here Your presence lies within the folds of my shawl On the top of the pillow, By the table in the study Your fragrance follows me… Continue reading