“There’s a different feel about the house.” His roving glance met the same furniture setting and décor. He was perhaps missing the fragrance of the white Mexican tuberoses Leila kept in the room on his visits. He had missed the subconscious association with the smell. Relationships do change with time, and Leila was embarking on … Continue reading Blossoming
I have realized over a period of time, that the children are happier with presents, than my presence on their special days. I have devoted my life wholly to them, after their father passed away, but I guess it is time for me to start filling up my holey life. May the Holy Spirit forgive … Continue reading A New Beginning
There was never a defining moment apart from the feeling that it was the end and that things had to change.
Like so much in life it was easier to think it than do it.
To leave a marriage after so many years when you truly thought the vows you took were sacred was not and never would be simple.
But when you saw the destruction that was happening not only to yourself but to your children the decision was a lot more manageable than you imagined.
To do so was to give up the person I was before, the cowering, compliant and pathetic self who had grown to hate life and whose day to day was all about fear. Fear of discovery, fear of retribution and fear of punishment on self and those who looked up to me.
I had to move away and become strong. I had to…
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the evening
arrives, but you don’t
I resolve
to forget
you and move on, tomorrow
will be ‘nother day
In response toReena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 18
Welcome to Week 18! I see you all busy with the rituals that we follow at this time of the year. It makes me wonder why do we need these. And the answer that popped up is - We need a renewal of faith, hopes, ambitions and modified action plans to suit current reality. It … Continue reading Reena’s Exploration Challenge #Week 18
nature shows us how there is a time to freeze a time to thaw individual temperatures impact emotional landscapes Thursday Photo Prompt - Thaw #writephoto
My first take and the gaps filled in ... The gaps are what we do not find in any resume or profile, and yet drive so much of behavior around us. Success in people-oriented professions needs skills to read these gaps, and in some cases, identify the gaps and find a way to … Continue reading Me
I see stray dogs dressed in red coats for winter, and know that a Santa from Planet Earth has visited them without the sleigh, reindeer and packages gifts. I see street urchins with a satisfied look, sharing the goodies they received with each other and know that are the receivers of Benevolence. I see a … Continue reading Medium for Santa
Reality is what I create with what I imagine and feel a projection of my thoughts into outer space it awaits a nod of rejection. Acceptance creates me. Photo Challenge #193 at MLMM
