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I felt the ghost of him this morning, as I responded angrily to some nasty comments Bullies are everywhere They’re always there I’m sure you’ve sensed the ghost of him too all from the words I us...


July 03, 2015

"FORGET HIM NOT" in "WRITER@WORK"

Not only my best friends, a lot of people I know have said this same old thing - over and over again: “God works in mysterious ways.” Indeed. I’ve always believed that and experienced it many tim...


I am the mystery, ‘though you think you can tell something about me Well, what do you know? How far can your knowledge go? I am the oddity Why can’t I be like everybody? You wonder with such a qu...


June 30, 2015

"THE RELOCATION" in "WRITER@WORK"

I’ll make it short and simple, since I’ve been too exhausted lately. Hazel Eyes has left that house and been living close to me again…for now. R.


Be blunt with yourself for once You still believe you’re the centre of this universe, displaying your negative emotions, expecting them to feel bad about you or even worse Be cool; no need to be ...


Sometimes the past can come back to you in so many ways. It only takes one day in your present life, a short encounter with that very familiar face. It was completely out of the blue. I was walki...


People treat labels like price tags They don’t just put them on designer’s shoes and bags They slap them on other things too, like animals and even each other They decide on what or who is better...


God has been so kind to me despite my foolishness! So, the owner has agreed to return some of the rent money. I still feel bad, but I know I don’t have a choice. Hazel Eyes can’t stay there anymo...


She wakes up at three enjoying silence so eerie preparing her unusually early breakfast noting things down about what to do first It’s Ramadan Fasting time on The Holy Month What will she do? Wil...


Let’s just face it; we all have our weaknesses. None of us are ever perfect here (although some may think of themselves differently.) We may be physically grown-ups on the outside, but deep d...


I’ve been thinking quite a lot lately about what it means to live as ‘me’ I know You’ve always been watching even when I’m not good at pretending that I can get away with everything I hope I am s...


Hey, there. It’s been a while since I last wrote about my life here. I have been…well, not just hecticly busy - but also mentally exhausted and overwhelmed. It’s gotten so bad that I still don’t ...


little girl in this mortal world just another soul with innocence taken for granted lost by ignorance little girl, gone missing and out of sight where were you, dear child? a major search with a...


Where have you been all my life? I thought I’d lost you I still remember those nights, back when everything felt true How have you been? You don’t look so different, I’ve seen It’s been ages sinc...


Sometimes it takes two to tango. There are things that you just can’t do alone, no matter how good – and that we all know. That’s why we have a pair of arms, hands, and legs. Hold things firmly w...


Alright, I’ve been spending so much time with Hazel Eyes lately that almost everyone knows that. I fell sick on Monday. That was completely out of the blue. How annoying! My throat was parche...


All my love ever did to me Not all they could see They thought I was lucky and our relationship was lovely All my love did to me The bruises and scars I wouldn’t let them see They still looked at...


May 27, 2015

"BIG PLANS..." in "WRITER@WORK"

Let’s start with my weekend so far. I taught Saturday classes all day as usual. I overheard Ken, one of the expat teachers, yell at the staff for having forgotten to hand the books to the student...


“My favourite wizard boy!” cried the old man happily, as Colin rushed into his bedroom and his open, weakly arms. They both hugged each other tightly and the old man kissed his forehead. “How are...


Check out her timeline. Everything looks fine. She’s on the spotlight. Her life seems picture-perfectly bright. Should you give in to your personal envy, when she’s all you wish to be? You look a...


May 24, 2015

"WRITER@WORK" in "WRITER@WORK"

Basically, I’ve always been a writer at work. Why? I started writing at the age of 13 and haven’t stopped ever since. I see life with everything in it – people and all – as interesting stories to...


What’s going on in the world these days? Instant popularity leads the souls astray. Technology helps them to do what they may as if it’s the only to fill their days. Everybody wants to be seen. E...


You buy her everything all your money can bring even that 24-carat diamond ring in hopes they’d make her heart sing. You take her to fancy places your fancy car can reach in a winning race. You s...


A struggling author in the making. Yeah, I guess that’s just how I see myself these days. So, my very first book is finally coming out on May 25 in local bookstores. YAY! Congrats me. It’s a ...


Your lame effort makes me smirk, wince, and want to puke my guts out, yet I’m just sneering at your double-standard, because I know what you’re all about. It’s just your not-so-subtle way to just...