Artist: Unknown Have you ever wondered if you'd be outstoundingly beautiful if you suddenly acquired the features of everyone you have admired no matter their origin? Changing countries, I thought one of the first things I'd write about is the diversity I was forced to interact with but surprisingly, I was rather preoccupied with trying… Continue reading On being pretty
Sensory
Art by Carlos Fama I am in the middle of nowhere or maybe I want to think that I am in the middle of nowhere. Can you ever be alone in this world with so many billions of people? That's besides the point. Right now, I am in the middle of nowhere because that's where… Continue reading Sensory
In search of Spark
Tommy Mitchell She misses the girl she was. She did not know she was gone until she found herself staring at a picture of what she used to look like. Unguarded smile, bright eyes potraying hope, clarity, and vision. How it seemed she believed everything was possible. Where did she go? She remembers having a… Continue reading In search of Spark
What do men bring to the table?
Artist unknown Even though this title presents as though I am going to detail an in depth analysis of what men have to offer in human interaction and intimate relationships, I must confess that I just want to describe what I like about men. Okay, me and a fraction of other females. First, let´s talk… Continue reading What do men bring to the table?
Her Mother’s Daughter
Artist: ik_nnadiarts I am my mother's daughter. Do you know what that means? It means that I have spent countless moments wondering if she liked me. If she might have been the one who birthed me. It means I spent numerous days comparing myself to her and all the ways I hope never to be… Continue reading Her Mother’s Daughter
SAY GOODBYE
Artist unknown Acceptance is the hardest thing yet, it brings the easiest result. I had a friend who I esteemed so much. I was ready to be there for her when she needed me and even when she didn't. She never calls, she never checks up on me except when she needs someone to unburden… Continue reading SAY GOODBYE
My grass is green enough
Artist unknown In pursuit of better, you'll constantly find yourself reaching for the next best thing. Life always seems to be happening in the future instead of right now where you find yourself. Sometimes, it is not even about being greedy or being ambitious, it may just be not knowing how to stop either out… Continue reading My grass is green enough
THE WAY OF DILEMA
By Sue von samorzewski Nothing I write now will be the truth, or maybe it is a truth I am too afraid to look at. Like a mirror, revealing all your scars and wounds, even though you see all of you, you can't help but focus on all your flaws. They aren't actually all that,… Continue reading THE WAY OF DILEMA
Living through Filters
Artist unknown In a socio-digital world, filters mean a whole lot of things but mainly it serves as an enhancer. Outside that context, enhancement is one of the many functions of a filter. It also serves as a separation or a conscious removal of possible harmful objects from beneficial ones. Consider this in the context… Continue reading Living through Filters
Option is Power
By Brend Moda I remember growing up with the words 'option is power'. In fact, there was a book I read in my early childhood that had that title. It was really about always having a plan so one is never stranded or at least without an opportunity to change course. What no one knows… Continue reading Option is Power
Connoisseur of Memories 