Last night She slipped her bare feet Into her trademark cowboy boots Went to a party Full of women Talking about The life they wished they were living She walked around Drinking wine Wishing for whiskey Eating the chocolate frosting Off vanilla cupcakes Caught a glimpse of herself In a full length mirror And couldn’t… Read more

“In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and clear that one feels as if one’s been hit in the chest, all the breath knocked out, and one knows, absolutely knows without the merest hint of a shadow of a doubt that one’s life will never be the same…”… Read more

She went back in time To see that not much had changed Except in her own mind She no longer felt the need she to compare Or to be anyone else After all this time She knew deep down inside What was real And what was show She was a warrior Stronger than ever Grounded… Read more

“It’s the problem with fairy tales. From far away, they seem so perfect. But up close, they’re just as complicated as real life…” – Soman Chainani F A I R Y T A L E So, Where To From Here? She Asks Herself As A Lone Tear Leaves Mascara Traces In It’s Path Down Her… Read more

They used to be lovers Laying skin on skin for hours Taking afternoon walks making coffee in the mornings and sharing wine at night Smiling across the tables At roadside cafes Late night diners Fancy dinners with well dressed strangers They only had eyes for each other For a long,long time Then one day it… Read more

Daddy’s words made me feel Beautiful and smart The look in his eyes Told me everything I needed to know Daddy’s hands were always there To hold on to And Daddy always knew When to let go and when to hold on Daddy taught me Good and well How to stand my ground Hold my… Read more

There’s one thing She really can’t tolerate There’s no reason why She ever should Unless it’s for a good surprise She can always tell When that’s not what it’s about And being left in the dark High and dry Stranded on the side Doesn’t set well with her at all She wants the full story… Read more

She reads other people’s words Once in awhile And she underlines The prose that resonates with her the most Writes in the margins The things that come to mind She feels the passion As if it were her own A dance between two kindred spirits Through time and space An familiar ache Fantasy plays with… Read more