ENEMY! ATTACK!
“I am sorry. I know you are trying to help but my head views you as an enemy although I keep reminding it that you are on our team” I muttered in exasperation while glaring at the fear seated on her head “it is totally okay; I get it” the nurse brushes aside my […]
Who Do You Think You Are?
“You will not believe what happened to me today” Jaki sidled up to mama “Ah child, you returned so early. What happened to your face?” Papa asked as he noticed the welt across his face” “I hurried back as I could not get across town”. Little Jaki replied in an angry quivering voice “What […]
the roulette master
“does he even hear?” I muttered petulantly as I envisaged myself walking away with a resigned look. “you know he does” “does he really care?” “do you think he doesn’t?” “flipping answer the question and stop throwing it back at me. I ask the questions here!” I screamed out in my head at the 6am […]
Those We Leave Behind
I always wondered why lions sneak up from the covers instead of up front. They spook the unsuspecting herd, cause them to run amok then lie in wait for that one caught behind. From a helpless flock of sheep through ala dazzle of zebras or even a tower of giraffes right to an intimidating parade […]
lessons from a migrant
Dear Reader, There was this prince who was forced to relocate from his country. As in he was given no option but to practically abandon all and move to some foreign land. It was no fun period for him as he was married with no child yet. Imagine what his new wife must […]
The horticulturist
“How do you know to do that?” I poked at her leaves Silence. “I mean, how and when to fold your leaves like that” I gingerly jabbed at the leaves again Who talks to a plant, right? Although walking this treacherous road has almost had me questioning my sanity, especially at those earlier stages, I […]