The water is calm most times. Until I start to think, wish, dream, regret.Each wave that passes over me, I sit in its shadow and wait for whatever is to come upon me to engulf me but for a moment until it passes by.I am surrounded by a darkness I myself have never understood and… Continue reading Tribute: Waves
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Tribute: What Happened?
"You're driving too fast again." my sister said. Before I could even acknowledge what she meant, the car was in the sky. We were in the air for a millisecond. Hearing the crunch of the metal after we hit the ground again.We were faster than sound.We got to the hospital to see why we were… Continue reading Tribute: What Happened?
Tribute: Pedicure
We all stood in the ICU, surrounding her. Wailing."You told me she was okay." I solemnly told the medical staff. They all hung their heads to avoid looking at me. I understood why. I cannot recall everything from that day or moment, but I know the white blanket was removed from her feet at one… Continue reading Tribute: Pedicure
Tribute: The Wedding
My sister and I sat outside the gate as we waited for my friend to arrive.Our chitenges were wrapped carelessly around our waists and all we could do was indulge in one of the peaceful parts of the process. Distraction. As we watched the road ahead of us, a wedding procession passed by. And it… Continue reading Tribute: The Wedding
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