Inside the mind of an immigrant
In the forest of Halacin lived a little ant who had to work hard to store food for the winter. He would leave his little sand castle built beneath the tree leaves, go out into the forest and scavenge for food, but he was always scared because he was small. He was afraid someone would … Continue reading The Ant and the kingdom
Around a month ago there was a shooting in a Mosque in New Zealand, and today there was a bombing in a church, on Easter, in Sri Lanka. I try not to look at the news it gets me overwhelmed. I don't want to know how many people died or how many are injured. It … Continue reading Faith in Humanity
I'm sitting on the wooden benches, in Astoria Blvd, waiting for the Manhattan-bound N train. It’s so cold outside that vapor comes out of my mouth every time I take a breath. The tips of my fingers are frozen, and I blow into them every five minutes to keep them warm. It's snowing and raining … Continue reading Comfort of a ghost
If I am ever brokenand I am unable to walkwill you carry me in your armsand tell me I am strong? If I am ever brokenand I am unable to flywill you raise the groundor will you bring down the sky? If I am ever brokenand I am unable to seewill you be my imageor … Continue reading Bargaining with loved ones
I attended a wedding last weekend. It was cool- they had food. They also had music so loud that I was afraid my ears would pop. They kinda did. The bride was draped in her beautiful God-knows-how-much-dress and the groom was dressed in a tux. They looked cute together- I think. I wasn’t wearing my … Continue reading Marriage…
