I have made plans all my life, Charted all my moves, prepared for possible falls, Made lists of all my ideas and stuffed drawers with a necessary supplies and more, Had daydreams of celebrated successes, and have given mock interviews in the bathroom, I’ve stood…

The season of COVID-19, came upon us slowly, from China Slowly, as it moved around the globe We watched in silent horror We saw the death and devastation Still, we were unprepared. During the season of COVID-19, we shut ourselves away and hoped we were…

Season of the Awakening   Apparently they didn’t know didn’t know things were so bad   But somehow between being locked down stuck in our houses forced to live via screens   and watching (apparently they had to watch it) George Floyd be lynched  …

Recipe for Disaster: Stress Overthink Worst Case Scenarios Psych Yourself Out Manifestation   Sprinkle a little stressing out over the situation you’re faced with. Make sure to add around 4 cups of overthinking in addition to the stress, and marinate the situation with both for…

Lost and Redemption of a Life Ann WJ White Awakening the morning, waiting for it to rise, I follow a small tortiseshelled cat to her breakfast, carefully apportioned puree of chicken served on a glass dish, glistening. She is the reason for rising, for dancing,…

Awaking from a dream so beautiful, To the faint chirping of birds soothing as it never had been The soft kisses from cold lips of his, Land on my cheeks, my nose, my lips and closed eyes From the darkness, opening the eyes To the…

Look around, Nature is meeting the sky. The birds are flapping their wings, As the leaves rustle along with the wind, While the plants wait patiently to unfurl their flowers. Even the Earth is awakening, To witness this beautiful harmony, Of Nature and Sky together,…

You would often say,” I want to go by the water.” The salty smell and temperamental waves brought you peace eventually became your sanctuary. You loved how the deep blues and somber grays mimicking the rich clouds in the sky. As you watched the fishes…

All Roads Lead To Broadway A soft cool breeze … as I step outside to the fresh spring day! The smell of New York City … from Central Park. Green trees and chirping birds … A song of joy … A song of life! Walking…

We gather around the living room, Cards in our hands, laughter in the air, Freshly roasted peanuts, everyone’s favorite, their aroma wafts, tempting. Snippets of conversations from politics to rising humidity, A slap without bite stinging on my thigh – a price for teasing, the…