“Near Enough”
It was a bookstore…
of course it was.
Quiet, half-forgotten,
where dust softened the corners
and no one asked questions
louder than a whisper.
You walked in
just as I was turning a page.
I didn’t look up at first.
I knew. Continue reading “Near Enough/Last Kindness Interlude”
Weighted Expectations
The forge was alive with the sounds of hammering and the crackling of the fire. Eamon, a young blacksmith in the village of Eldorath, stood over the anvil, shaping the glowing metal. His father had been the master blacksmith in the village, crafting swords and armor for the knights of the realm, a legend in his own right. When Eamon’s father fell ill, it was clear that the mantle would pass to him.
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One Hour at a Time
She had always prided herself on being in control. As a businesswoman, she had worked tirelessly to build her career, rising through the ranks to a place where she could enjoy the fruits of her labor. She had the house, the car, the vacations, yet somehow none of it felt as fulfilling as it once had.
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Fleeting Contradictions
Lucy stood at the edge of the cliffs, in a quiet search for her diamonds in the sky, her toes brushing the wind-battered earth, gazing out at the vast horizon. The sky was endless, a darkening blue canvas which stretched into infinity. She had chosen this life for herself—freedom, they called it. No obligations, no roots, no ties. Just open roads, quiet towns, and the solace of solitude.
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“What I Learned from Silence”
I sit in the corner,
watching them from the kitchen window,
where the light falls soft,
like an old memory they don’t share.
My parents never hold hands
unless it’s in the gurdwara,
where the priest whispers in a language
I’m still learning to understand.
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Alice in the Garden
The garden had always been a sanctuary for Alice. It was a modest plot, tucked behind an old brick wall, where rose bushes sprawled lazily across the sun-warmed soil. Over the years, she’d come to know every inch of it, the way the lavender smelled after a spring rain, how the tulips would bloom with the first hint of warmth, and the gentle buzz of bees that seemed to follow her every time she knelt to prune the hedges. It was her place of peace, her small haven from the noise of the world.
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Buddha, Chasing Freedom
From my place on the other side, I gaze down upon the world I once knew, my heart swelling with peace and joy. My name is Buddha, and while I may no longer roam the familiar paths of home, my spirit dances among the memories of my cherished life.
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A Fireside Talk
The crackling fire cast a warm glow in the dimly lit room, the flames dancing like whispers between two women seated across from each other. One, with striking features and jet-black hair, leaned forward, her eyes reflecting both pain and determination. The other, an older woman with the same striking allure, exuded a commanding presence, her hair touched with silver yet vibrant as ever.
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Unburdened.
On a sun-drenched afternoon, Mia sat on a park bench, her fingers tracing the smooth wood, lost in thought. Across from her, Lilly watched the laughter of children playing nearby, a wistful smile on her face. They had been friends for years, but today felt different. An unspoken weight lingered between them.
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Night Before Endings
It was the wee hours of the morning
And all through even the recesses of her mind
Not a single thought stirred
Not even a doubt Continue reading “Night Before Endings”