She was always referred to as someone's sister,Her parents' daughter,Her brother's keeper,And yet always wondering who would keep her... Watch your back young sister, your brother is here, go back to your cell, maybe if you wear a long enough dress he won't lay a finger on you, don't forget to cover your ankles and… Continue reading She [GBV]
Tag: hardships
Exodus
For many like me, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Today I was reminded of that light, That like the children of Israel, I am walking through the wilderness on my way to promise land, Like the children of Israel, I am prone to lamentation wanting to cling… Continue reading Exodus
Lesson
A lesson she would never learn; not relying on another to be her sunshine. They say we once use to be angels before we got placed in our mothers wombs. Never had they explained that our angelic nature would become like that of a dog with rabies. A lesson she would never learn; allow herself… Continue reading Lesson
Him (part 2)
He who use to over power her, holding her wrist whispering words in her ears. He who use to make her shed tear, lock herself listening to his voice every evening unable to sleep. He who hates to see her smile, pulling her away from what she once loved. He who is the worse thing… Continue reading Him (part 2)
Unemployed
The struggle of getting up in the morning, the pain of staying asleep at night nothing can compare to the sad despair of job hunting. As a university student, I always had a perfect plan on how i was going to graduate at 21, get my first job by 22 and get my own place… Continue reading Unemployed
Wise ones
The sense of wonder fills her head, wonder of how life would have been if only she had made different choices in life. We often see cracks within our elders that we wish we hadn't. Cracks that make you question life and their wisdom, cracks that make you wonder if you would be better of… Continue reading Wise ones
His smile
Slowly he makes his way back into her heart. His smile so beautiful she can't help but be captivated by his presence, forgetting all the cracks he once created. Every one deserves a second chance , she thought to herself that summer end when he uttered her name. His smile so broad bringing back memories… Continue reading His smile
Out of the ordinary: Afraid
Pessimist me has always thought the worse about life; fearing driving or being on the road thinking I might crash, not doing things to avoid failure. So to those like me, life is a scary realm where things are never in your control and disappointment roams at every corner. We just choose to stay in… Continue reading Out of the ordinary: Afraid
Her Mind, Her Story 