A poem of mine in the prestigious #SanAntonioReview today. It's about how words, actions, reactions, gestures etc. impact us and our lives. Kindly give it a read and share your thoughts about it. https://doi.org/10.21428/9b43cd98.bc508822
Category: emotional health
Failings
Our varied frailties,Like our qualities,make us unique,and open us to critique .But what is a failing?Is it a lack of a skill?or an excess of an emotion-like anger, rage, lethargy or resignation.Are we born with some?or do these gradually come?uninvited and unwelcome,Influencing what we become.Does a failing come alone?Or in a pair?gluttony and indolence,arrogance and … Continue reading Failings
Pausing
Today, I am not walking or running, I am pausing and stopping. I want to purposefully slow, and believe I have nowhere to go. Want to observe and absorb, feel all that makes my heart throb. remember the paths walked, and all that we talked. Relive moments from memory, and read old pages of an … Continue reading Pausing
Sleep
Some nights this manna in life, comes without any strife. other days, tossing and turning in bed, can make many see red. Sound sleep is a gift, without an argument or rift, one of the best mood lift, oh the places to which one can drift. Dreams of people and place, or past incidents in … Continue reading Sleep
An Old Tree
Tired
Some days, I am tired of everything, nothing in particular, yet anything, routines of morning and evening, tasks in general and during. What should I do? change my thinking or my to-do. may be, I will need to do both, thoughts and actions to move forth. Feelings are important to set the stage, but doing … Continue reading Tired
Failed Promise
He said- “I am sorry,” did not intend to cause anger or worry, raised his voice/hand once more, but said, will not happen anymore. Once again a false assurance, Or will he keep his words and patience. Triggers in life will not end, I can wait and pretend. Think of ways to prevent his reactions, … Continue reading Failed Promise
Meeting Me
Letters from the past, are a memory blast. Met myself from three decades ago, Via writings from a loquacious pro. She spoke with spontaneity, Chuckled without scarcity, a perky personality, enveloped with vivacity. Has time changed her? And responsibilities molded her? Have some experiences hardened her? And others softened her? The extra pounds on the … Continue reading Meeting Me
Hope
In a bag of emotions, hope is a potent potion. Promise of persistence, Desire for fulfillment of a vision. An itch, a hankering, a wish for a miracle, a last straw, a longing, a personal pinnacle. A logic defying craving, wishes on life’s ascend, maybe, day dreaming, or to simply transcend. Hope can be a … Continue reading Hope
Small Steps
Yesterday I did the prep, Today I took a few step(s). Tomorrow I will walk, Day after I will run and talk. Growth happens in increments, Not on commands or sentiments. We thrive at different place and pace, Life is no contest or race.. From a seed to sapling to tree, Germination cannot be rushed, … Continue reading Small Steps
Rhythm & Rhyme 