What a tragic idea and yet it is one that many people have believed to be true for thousands, or perhaps hundreds of thousands of years. It is an idea that has been bothering me for quite some time amid the Western world’s apparent fixation with all things eco-friendly, not because I have any objection … Continue reading This world is not made to last.
reflection
Put on a happy face
My family and friends have never seen me smile naturally. I do not do it to be deceitful; I just feel pressured to keep up appearances. It is what most people expect from you. It reassures them you are not about to lash out or to suddenly take a bite out of their arm. If … Continue reading Put on a happy face
Fix
The first of the day. I notice the bitterness before the frothy milk or warmth, then sigh ecstatically. My caffeinated blood thins, rushes, and pounds through the rooms in my heart with greater urgency. The rhythmic drumming of a washing machine in mid-cycle fills my ears and a confused comfort comes with the after effect … Continue reading Fix
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