She’s been noticing my scars. “Imma, what’s that?” she asks, as she gently traces the lines on my arms. I don’t know what to say. “Did you go to the doctor? Did he make it all better?” So I tell her the truth. “Yes sweetie, I did go to the doctor. I had a boo-boo … Continue reading Scars
Category: Remnants of the Past
The Courage to Change the Things I Can
G-d, Grant me the Serenity to Accept the things I cannot change, The Courage to change the things I can, And the Wisdom to know the difference. For a several years, I ended every day with the Shema, the Lord's Prayer and the Serenity Prayer. I understood the words of Shema, and held on to … Continue reading The Courage to Change the Things I Can
How I Met My Mother
I was fifteen years old when I realized how much she loved me. I was going through a tough time. I lived far from home and was trapped in an abusive situation. I hadn’t spoken to a responsible adult in over a year. Things weren’t looking good. And then I received a fax. It was … Continue reading How I Met My Mother
Happy Birthday
Today is the birthday of my first-born. He would have been four years old today. Instead, he is buried on a mountain with other sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts, forever a tiny babe. He is happy there, and well taken care of. He does not feel the pains of growing up. … Continue reading Happy Birthday
The Hardest Thing
i'm sitting here all alone a burning in my brain i'm all out of options, things just seem insane i cannot run away again, i have to face the truth i have no other choices, got nothing left to lose so many memories running through my head some send me spinning, others drive me mad … Continue reading The Hardest Thing
Colloquially Speaking 