Alicia came from school yesterday crying. I was at my laptop drafting a letter when she walked in, eyes swollen like sponges that had been soaked in tears, lips quivering, and body hot. I almost…
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Diluted Me
Mama and pa thought they were doing me a favor when they sent me out into the sea. They told me not to be scared of the water, that the water was my friend if…
Similarities First, Differences Next.
I remember coming home, when I was in Primary 4, with my face drenched in tears and my uniform torn all over. I was angry, bitter and felt cheated. My mom ran to me from…
Splitting Things
I have a splitting headache as painful as can be From splitting logs and logs of wood and running from bees But I’d rather endure this than join my sister; in a big clean room…
My Bundle of Questions
Just Random Conversations with my 4-year old. A. S: Mommy? Why are you bigger than me but grandma is smaller than you? Are you older than grandma? M: No darling, I’m just bigger in size…