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I love you does not mean I own you. It does not mean I’m so afraid to lose you I must control you. I’ll hold you in my heart even as it pains me to watch you wander. I’ll hold you in my arms until you ask me to let go. -Reese Leyva reeseleyva.com
If we observe our lifestyles closely, we will realize that every life story has its own set of tasks, responsibilities, duties and mannerism. Though our roles and responsibilities may vary with differences in the nature of work, we all are united by the common thread of ‘hard work’. Be it domestic activities pertaining to the …
Sometimes God’s miraculous provision… is rice. The world crashes in. It’s that moment when we’re at the very end of every resource. Most recently for me, it was this very real situation: no gas in the tank with meetings all over the city, no food left in the house, no dogfood for the pup, no …
Many a times we find ourselves waiting for a desired result or an awaited moment of success. As it is impossible to control every single event in our life or govern over every domain with our command, it is essential to harbor patience and confidence. Everything happens at the right time or the perfect moment …
I hope we never separate, like particles when they accelerate because I know i could not stand a day. Where I couldn’t see that pretty face. you’ve set my heart ablaze – on fire. ya love is my desire, and I hope it is what I acquire. -Kryptomike-
In case you didn’t notice something today it’s that white picket fences have daily growth spurts. I guess it’s time to walk home from school a little faster each day before the heights really start to hurt. You can giggle and giggle a gaggle just as much as it’s alright to cry. But whatever you choose to do, just …
Reader’s note – piece contains potentially triggering language involving a woman’s right to choose No regrets about the decision, but it hurt like hell. Worse actually. There really isn’t an accurate way to describe that pain. The discomfort. The sound of the machine. The biggest needle ever manufactured. The gray, shiny room. The cold, clean …
Athletes from around the world gave us a thrill within waling distance of the poorest cities n Brazil For them the money didn’t trickle down from all the wild parties out on town For these residents it was elaborate shell game a best it does not matter to them that over 100 medals were won …
On a not-so-lazy Sunday afternoon I was getting about ready to burn all my paints, books, pens and beads all to the muddy, dusty yet green Midwestern ground— —until a voice that sounded like a vivacious, ginger-haired, eighteen-year-old version of myself crawled into my room like a spider and made this razor-sharp and poignant sound: …
Did I commit a crime? No, I didn’t. Am I innocent? Yes, I am. Do you wanna know why I might end up in jail? Yes, you want to know; I can see you nodding your heads. Well, frankly I don’t know why. However, the possibility is still there. I am just so angry and …