Hello, Welcome to the end of year review Another year is gradually winding down and here I am again, doing what I love best. I’m here to talk about the year 2021. Last year I went with short and sweet for the conclusion to the year. This time I do not know where my fingers … Continue reading 2021: WHAT A YEAR
Category: Musings
THREE OF THE MOST ANNOYING REPLIES IN CONVERSATIONS
For some of us when there is peace we just don’t like it! We prefer to stir up trouble and provoke people (to anger). This piece is dedicated to causing trouble plus a shift in how people reply to certain questions in certain conversations. Everyone has something that is a conversation turnoff and today we’ll … Continue reading THREE OF THE MOST ANNOYING REPLIES IN CONVERSATIONS
GOING BACK
They said they were doneSaid the right thingsVery convincingFor a long time it seemed trueThey kept their wordThen it happened....... The first wave of the storm hitAnd they went back slightlyBut they came back without a wordEverything was fineThe storm passed The second storm hitThis time with more devastating effectsIt lasted longer and was more … Continue reading GOING BACK
ROLES
We all play our roles in this life Some major and some minor Some roles diminish, others evolve Play your role to the best of your ability And make an impact while doing it
Here We Go
I'm back!! Yep! Your favorite noisemaker returns after two months away from the writing desk. That period was stressful but full of new opportunities and projects that I love so much.After such a long period away, there's a lot that we need to catch up on. Plans are far advanced for work to commence on … Continue reading Here We Go
Depression: The Silent Pandemic
This is a delicate topic and which is gaining more attention throughout this pandemic. Many people have shown signs of being depressed in the last year but people around them have mostly failed to notice the red flags which has made fighting this societal menace as difficult as eradicating the COVID-19 Pandemic. What then is … Continue reading Depression: The Silent Pandemic
HARDWORK AND DETERMINATION OR CHANCES CAN GIVE LIFE A MEANING
The dawn cracks and tenebrosity melts away The unwilted day crawls in, driving the aged and grizzled day away! A fresh glacial morning awakens denizens to go in search of verdurous pastures! The quest for such a comfy and homely life, strokes these travelers to rove around in the face of quagmires. With dogged determination, … Continue reading HARDWORK AND DETERMINATION OR CHANCES CAN GIVE LIFE A MEANING
Words of Wisdom….
We rise high above our expectations Our determination is exemplary We love unconditionally It is how we were brought up. Good people get hurt a lot Can we change our habits? Can we change how we love? Can we do things differently. People criticize a man when he fails to show emotion These same people … Continue reading Words of Wisdom….
Odyssey
A Poem by Queenie-Freda A starry night Clear skies A gentle breeze Chilled spines A navy blue blanket Decorated with golden diamonds A seemingless wind An African princess With woven silk at her breast Threaded beads on her neck Processed shea on her arms A wooden stool Supporting her ample hips A cotton cloth Covering … Continue reading Odyssey
Fear
A piece by Queenie-Freda Fear, the element that holds us back With strapping hands it binds us Lying patiently in waiting, mocking our dreams With brazen disregard for our visions It grabs us from behind From the recesses of our spirit It seeps into our thoughts Corrupting our goodwill and reasoning Leave behind a mess … Continue reading Fear
Love
Love makes you feel,The deep forbidden feelings....Love ignites the fire....The unquenchable fireLove goes on to disappointLove hurts you deeplyYet we keep lovingIs love actually worth it?
