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My Freedom Versus God’s Will
photo credit I know I am created by God. Never for once have I doubted this. I know my life is His gift but growing up, I gradually but surely claimed it as my own. My mantra has always been the lines in William Ernest Henley’s Invictus that say, “I am the master of my…
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the heart weeps
photo credit i watch listlessly as the sky is being painted russet by the setting sun i heave a sigh and not out of relief as my heart sinks and my face turns ashen with my refusal to cry the tears that threaten to spill down my cheeks. how can something with such a promising…
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Done with You
photo credit I have always looked up to you. From the moment I heard you speaking your thoughts, I was ensnared. I was charmed by your sharp mind and sense of humor. And in no time, I found myself wanting to gain your approval. And so in everything I did, I hoped to please you. …
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Fooled
photo credit I must have been so stupid I must have been so out of touch He must have been so clever Convincing me that this was really love I listened in rapt attention as I heard Natalie Walker’s Quicksand for the first time. Then I smiled. Oh how many times have I heard of…
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How Far I’ve Come
photo credit I run and keep on running. My legs ache and my sweat-stained face mirror my exhaustion. I slow down my pace a bit and strain my eyes to see what is beyond me. “How far is and how long will it take me to the finish line?” I muse. I continue running until my legs feel as if they cannot support me…
Thoughts, Tales, and Whatnot 