Life is....a breath. Inhale....exhale.... ...nose...mouth...life. Air coursing through veins...beating heart...pumping blood...steady pulse...life. Death is...no air. Inhale...exhale...stop. And I...cannot close my eyes...for all I see...is the moment...of no air.
Category: Musings
Life In The Poor Lane
My hands shake with hunger as I peel and slice the three small carrots I have been saving since Sunday. I saute them in oil to add some fat to my meal. There are two slices of bread left. I sit at the table, place my little girl on my lap, and begin to dip … Continue reading Life In The Poor Lane
It’s Been A Long Time Coming
We always had the "when it rains, it thunderstorms" issue in our life. Everything bad always went hand in hand with extra toppings of unrelated bad. Well, I guess when extremes are the norm, I shouldn't be surprised that the sunshine we've been experiencing lately has come with rainbows in every shade of that big … Continue reading It’s Been A Long Time Coming
On Witnessing Evil
"Hatzilu, hatzilu!" Panicked screams reach us from the street below. We rush to the balcony and lean over to see two young boys, eight or nine years old, running as though their lives depend on it. We can make out another word, "Abba", and we try to piece together the situation. "Hatzilu, Abba…" My heart … Continue reading On Witnessing Evil
The Things My Mind Spurts Out After A Day In The Park With All The Other Mothers
Trying to be able…willing…strong… To run free of all worries and fears And looks and sneers Of those who think I am Who I present myself to be. Wanting to say…scream…shout aloud… All the burning feelings swirling Spinning, twirling Circles of confusion While I stand in silence. The scenes play out in my mind's eye, … Continue reading The Things My Mind Spurts Out After A Day In The Park With All The Other Mothers
Colloquially Speaking 