The questions were ceaseless. Nothing could possibly have prepared me for what was going to happen next. Not even the adventures of the Winchester brothers in the new episode of Supernatural could distract me from my thoughts about Shay. “Don’t forget your dad gets in tomorrow morning”, my mother said. My father was a renowned... Continue Reading →
Apollo Theatre, Shaftsbury Avenue
Summer is upon us in Ol’ Blighty and with it comes a cheeky sun, wacky warm temperatures and a wide array of sunnies. During one of E.J.’s YouTube black holes, she stumbled across an interview with the inimitable Sophia Bush and one of the guest hosts of the Daily Show discussing her stage debut in... Continue Reading →
Fever Dream
Waking up from the continuous fever dream Feeling the earth moving underneath my skin Heavy with regret about feeling totally alone Loneliness is a weird feeling Surrounded by people but hurt, in pain A metaphysical angst that reminds one The true meaning of the word orphan What was the reason? Apart from being consumed by... Continue Reading →
A First Encounter: Part Seven
“Say something please. Have we messed up? Tell me there’s something I could do to make it better. Anything. Anything at all,” he said, wringing his hands together. Finally, my mouth and brain seemed to realise that they weren’t working. Forming the right words was going to be a challenge in itself. Careful not to... Continue Reading →
Family – Deux
What do you think a family is? Is it just a mish mash of people who are related to each other? Are they bound together by blood and love and heart? Do they understand each other, speak their own language, laugh together Cry on each other’s shoulders, celebrate the little victories and the big wins?... Continue Reading →
A First Encounter: Part Six
“Alright, awesome!” He said with a massive sigh of relief. His shoulders went down a notch; the tension and anxiety seemed to melt away. “So, is tomorrow at 11a.m. good for you. Can you be ready for then?” “Sure! So, I’ll see you tomorrow then. Bright and early. “Hahahahaha,” he guffawed with gusto. “Alright hun,... Continue Reading →
Family – Une
People come together Connected by blood and water With an abundance of love Love Ever fickle, ever strong Creating bonds like no other Love of others, love of self, love of the Divine All inextricably linked Family does not end in blood
A First Encounter: Part Five
Meeting the girlfriend Tomorrow had come. Dawn had a new promise. A promise of good things to come. Shifting my sleep mask off my eyes to my perspiring forehead, I looked towards the gleam of sunshine peeking through the sapphire curtains. My mother got up and opened the blinds so the room was flooded in... Continue Reading →
Unconfident
Confidence escapes me every time for I am as Insecure as a church mouse If you asked me to look in the mirror What do I see? Nine circles of hell like Dante’s Inferno Reflected in my dead eyes Abandoned all hope, you loser As rejection runs on a loop in my mind What could... Continue Reading →
A First Encounter: Part Four
The Hug The baking tray was filled and placed in the oven. For a unique kick, crushed smarties were added to the mix. Deciding to take the plunge and ask the question that had been on my mind since we met seemed terrifying. How to slip it casually into conversation had to be handled deftly. ... Continue Reading →
Wheelchair Girl 