I wrote a letter to my mother. That it hurt me to be the second-best, To my brother. I tucked away the note in my bag. I wrote a letter to my classmate. When she chose another girl to be her pal, I slunk away with that hurt. I tucked away the...
In 2020, The Chrysanthemum Chronicles ran a contest on the theme Shakespeare Heroine Resurrected. I chose Lady Macbeth ( Act 5- scene 1) because she is one of the most memorable of Shakespeare's heroines. I particularly liked the dialogue when she says, "Here’s the...
He came home dripping wet, to a mother’s happy sigh. Relieved to see her family back in her coop, Safe from the pelting rain and the howling squall, Though, bringing much-needed relief to the scorching land. And just as suddenly, he found himself pinned to the ground,...
"Hey Sonny boy," the mom said, "I love you," she beamed. " I love you too," the boy toddled and hugged her close. "Hey Sonny boy," the mom said, "I love you," she beamed. "I love you too," the boy said absently before running off to play. "Hey, Sonny...
My dad hugged me close, I nestled into his neck. He carried me to the cradle, The pride in his eyes now on my brother. The doorbell rang, Bringing in the guests. All were carrying colourful gifts. They were all for my brother. I cried for attention....
When hard work no longer pays, But, smart Alecs do. When cancer rages your body, And finances add to your worry. When loved ones suffer, From age and forgetfulness. When scams take place, Stealing all you save. When children flail, Till your nerves are frayed. When...
Cooking for one is a chore Eating in silence chokes Watching television turns a bore After days of not stepping out. Alone at home, Awaiting your call Your old mother spends Many an hour and days. Far away in the land of chrome and light From the world of meetings and...
You are just a girl. You are told. You can't play as much as he can You can't eat as much as he can You can't travel as much as he can Girl, do you know your strength Changing the cant’s to can? You are just a girl. You are told Protect your family & family...
A man went to the king of gods and said: I want someone soft yet tough, I want someone who has fathomless love, I want someone with tremendous patience, I want someone with tons of endurance! God waited, the man continued: I want someone to cook me tasty...