Distance

Sometimes, distance is good. It can bring people closer. Closer than they were When they could actually Feel one another. Sometimes, distance is good. It can make the other side look greener. Greener than it ever seemed When they were together On one side. Sometimes, distance is good. It can help take a breather. Better [...]

Stop

In this moment, For just a moment, Stop. The rush is a wave That will carry us Wherever it wants. The urgency is a tyrant Who will have his way Whenever he wants. The heart is a thief Who has never learnt To hear or heed. Still, in this moment, If for just a moment, [...]

Today’s Tiny Tale: Ready for Hell

Hell broke loose and fire rained down. But this was the road that would lead to her dream. So she thought, "Bring it on!"  

To the Bully

To the bully in school Who took my lunch away, I say, I am sorry that you didn't Have lunch of your own. I pity that this is how you dealt with it. To the bully in the playground Who wouldn't let me play, I say, I am sorry that you needed a foe To [...]

Nothing

I stand at nothing. With no progress In any direction. Still, I hope. There is nothing That I can guarantee about To myself and someone else. Still, I hope. Nothing is what I will fall to, If my dreams crash. Still, I hope. Everyone around has something If not seemingly everything, Whereas I have nothing. [...]

The Catch

Everything is perfect, Almost. For there is a catch, Always. It could go so smoothly, Almost. For only one little thing, Always. We could be right on time, Almost. For just one bump in the road, Always. So do we Stop what we do? Stop how we deal? Stop how we feel? Or do we [...]

Where’s Your Sparkle?

Beautiful diamonds we all are, Having the power To amaze and cheer. But wait! How to do it with a sad face? So tell me, where's your sparkle? Strong diamonds we all are, Unbreakable under pressure, Inspiring with our struggle. But wait! How to do it with a tear? So tell me, where's your sparkle? [...]

If Easy

If it was easy, Why would we even try? Why would we even care? Why would we hang on for dear life? If it was easy, What would be the thrill? What would keep us on our toes? What would make our heart beat wildly? If it was easy, Would it really be worth it? [...]

Grey

Neither black nor white, But grey. That is the colour I am. That is the colour we all are. Intentions not evil or saintly, But grey. That is how I roll. That is how we all play. To put me in a box Would be a mistake. To categorise everyone and everything Is the fault [...]

How to Say “No”

We all have those moments when someone asks something and even before they finish, we want to say, "No." But we don't know how. Or it could just be someone going over and over something every single time we meet and all we want to do is scream from the bottom of our hearts, "Please [...]