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Hope

Hope f l o a t sHappiness bubbles …palms open shoulders loosensteps lengthencapacity and tenacityincrease – when there is a sense of divine ordering-omniscient orchestrating hope f l o a t sBurdens liftjoy saturatesrelationships blossomstories are written;even if nothing remarkable has changed.

Fish Pond short story snippet

Contrast, Blazing South Asian Sun – Pale, freckled skin She should not be out at this hour of the day. Her feet dangling into the cool, clear water of the fish pond. Luscious deep green lilies enthroning lilac blooms Koi nibbling her toes … The reflection of brilliant blue sky in the water. When IContinue reading “Fish Pond short story snippet”

other lessons from the jelly beans …

When I ate the jelly beans while multi-tasking … typing this blog … I didn’t get any memory recalls. Of course I tasted the liquorice or the cinnamon, etc, but there was no space to savour the moment and either link with a memory or build a new one. I just typed and chewed andContinue reading “other lessons from the jelly beans …”

Taste time travel …

Gourmet Jelly beans … ooh, one of the best sweet discoveries. Each carefully coloured bean has a unique flavour. A tub lasts for ages as you can’t pour them into your mouth ten at a time … or you completely ruin the unique experience of closing your eyes and guessing the flavour. This taste adventureContinue reading “Taste time travel …”

A reminder as the busy term starts …

ReflectionA representation of what exists on one plane in reality. A mirror that is sometimes perfect – often unclear. A stillness – a tranquillity – a gentleness. a peace Life captured – portrayed- presented for all who look to see – So easy to go unnoticed if rushing by- Yet …beautiful; If a pause allowsContinue reading “A reminder as the busy term starts …”

Self awareness …

My body is tired … my mind aliveactive, aware, ponderingthe pursuit of productivity, meaningful engagement …Life is busy … too many thoughts …too many feelings … too many opinions …If I could wander out in the mountains for days … forgetting all that is spoken …implied … suggested,I am sure I would once again findContinue reading “Self awareness …”

Daily rituals part 2

While there are positive rituals or daily habits, like drinking tea, or sitting down with a partner and talking about your day. I have to own up to a negative daily ritual I created. It started a year into my new job. I had moved to this job with ambition, energy and expectation. A yearContinue reading “Daily rituals part 2”

Daily rituals …

Drinking tea is one of my daily rituals, I’m not quite sure when it began, but as a little girl I remember my mother bringing my sister and me a hot, sweet cup of tea every morning. I’ve brought my children up the same, although, thankfully, they like theirs less sweet. It is definitely myContinue reading “Daily rituals …”

A Zimbabwean Vignette

Midnight The house should be silent. Everyone knows that even the magic of fairy godmother’s wears off at midnight. Yet in Harare, Zimbabwe, on a what would be quiet street, I am awake. Stirred from my dreams by the beep of the alarm keypad re-activating and the gurgling and coughing of water as it pushesContinue reading “A Zimbabwean Vignette”

These I have loved …

crisp, sta-soft scented sheets,the rain falling gently on a tin roof,steaming cups of tea in pretty mugs,a whole bar of chocolate and a quiet empty house -just for a moment.steaming showers after long days,my Granny’s beef stew and rice gently fluffed.new toothbrushes and floral scented hand cream,brown paper packages from across the sea.the first dayContinue reading “These I have loved …”