Inside the mind of an immigrant
"I had Hindu friends." My Nano (grandma) who has Alzheimer’s says, wiping away a tear that rolls down her cheek. She looks at me and smiles. "A few of them we're Sikh and Christian too, and we would sit on the roof, on wooden cots and talk until the sun sunk behind the horizon, or … Continue reading The snake and Nano’s Alzheimer’s
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
Sometimes I get scared and I don’t know whybut I want you to embrace me and tell me it’s alright. Because I trust you more than I believe in myself maybe because you become an anchor when I’m crying for help. Just don’t ever let me go or the pieces joining me will shatter tell … Continue reading I’m drowning
Another shooting ... 'Please don't be Muslim'the thought echoes in my mindthe man was white but Muslims in a mosque have died. For a moment there’s relief at least people won't blame hijabs and beardsat least when I walk down the street I won't be feared. But as the thought sinks in and I go … Continue reading Please don’t be Muslim!
Why you and why not me?Why? Because you have Eden flowing from the tips of your fingers and I have nothing but despair. You have the stars lightening your wayin a galaxy breeding with night and I have nothing but darkness. You have flowers blooming from all your wounds and I have nothing but bundles … Continue reading Why you and why not me?
