Poem: Border

Grace at dVerse has prompted us to write a poem on the “border”, especially the mental boundaries that borders create. I just went with the flow and couldn’t control my feelings while writing this piece, hence, a little long.   “Play anywhere but do not cross the...

Poem: I wish there were a world

I wish there were a world where I wasn’t a prisoner of time I wish I could hook the ocean whose waves bid to force me drown I wish I could cage the moments and held them hostage of mine I wish I could silence the sounds that birth and thrust all wounds I wish I could...

Poem: I rise again

  I fought to affirm my worth to the world only to be defeated each time I struggled to keep pace with the world only to be wounded each time I voiced against prejudice by the world only to be ridiculed each time Yet I rose to proclaim my existence each time I...
What I Want For Every Child

What I Want For Every Child

  Freedom from abuse and prejudice, Health and hygiene gains emphasis, Innocence not lost in survival, Play and learn to be the vital, A pleasing smile adorning the face, Embraced with love, care and grace… Is what I want for every child!   The prompt...
Today

Today

        Today, Yes today! Smile a little more today   Walk an extra mile today Give yourself some time today   Push yourself a little more today Try that unfinished task today   Spread some happiness today Look at that elderly woman...