A Flawed Democracy

Our leaders brag to the world about free and open elections but, the realty is they are merely complicated selections Democracy is a fragile thing like a daffodil fighting for life after a snow in early spring Right now the US is under a standing 8 count because the Electoral College was not required to …

The Forgotten Ones

They were fathers, mothers, daughters and sons, friends and lovers, until this time…when they outlived or outlasted relationships, or the interest of the “very” busy, or the disengaged. They often sit and stare, locked into a world of silence. Sometimes they talk or sing out loud to an imaginary someone who seems to listen and …

You Can Always Find An Option

‘Option’ is an extremely popular word that we all use in almost every walk of our lives. From food to clothing, lifestyle to career, travel destination to fun-filled activities, there are numerous options for everything. Monotonous approach is past us as we have varieties and diversities, governing us at every step today. Though one can …

Tulips

Tulips. For tonight, I will only see us. For tonight, I will be happy. ******************************** Her window was a wall of glass, thus she stood over fire watching him. He was planting white Tulips in her garden. ______ “Do you remember me?” “I never forget you to remember, my love!” -Imen Imen’s Featured Publications and …

Every Problem Has a Purpose

If you are one of the pessimist types, you will reject this article immediately. But, if you are optimistic about everything that happens in life, I am glad to capture your attention. I always believe in the theory of uncertainty. Life is completely uncertain with its unique twists and turns. One may plan ahead with …

Valentine’s Day

True love is not about cards and flowers but, about who has your back in the desperate hours When real life comes to call and your the guest of honor at it’s monster’s ball It’s about having a shoulder on which you can rely even if it’s just a place to cry Someone there when …

Unfiltered Love (In Free Verse)

The love you give to me almost isn’t fair. Your love moves the waves of my ocean at the sheer touch of my skin. Your love moves through my walls unlocking every door of ectacy. Your love transcends from physical to emotional bringing tears to my eyes. Your love leaves me completely vulnerable yet confident …

I Need A Win

I need a win Not a little one or in between, but a big one where my ship comes in I need a win… Maybe a solid hit out of the park, Or at least out of reach When I am walking in light But unafraid of the dark…yes I need a win… I want …

The Esscence Of You

I smelled you in the ocean breeze as if it brushed your tawny skin, drenched in a cologne hypnotic, Or was it the sparkling sand receding That once relished your effervescent machismo While you untangled my breezy hair, I felt the waves tingling my feet As if a thousand pearls shimmered Your kiss, Maybe it …

A Better Fate

They suffer from physical injuries and psychology disorders our brave NFL players and military fighting on foreign borders With their last ounce of pride too often they commit suicide Occasionally, their stories make the news at night but, not enough is being done about their plight Instead of increasing our country’s murder rate they deserve …