Whispers within

Drama’s a part of life, it’s true, But you choose the stage and the view. Human greed sets many a hook We keep making plans, but we are just a chapter in god’s book  Well, as anyone else, she too had greed For love, for home, success and speed Love didn’t work out, neither did speed, But this bird found she was born to be freed Told to stay grounded, to silence her flight, Dreams bent and twisted to fit what was right But wounds turned to wisdom, the chains lost their sting, And she soared at last, on newfound wings. She found her home, it was her soul, A fire within, steady and whole Her success was vast, beyond control, Too great to fit inside a bowl She found her peace in a life brand new, Closer to God, to herself, and what’s true. The road is still rugged, with trials to face, Fears and battles she dares to embrace. Yet with whispers of faith soft in her ear, She takes small steps, casting out fear. Through storms and shadows, she carries the weight, Yet moves ahead, defying h...

At the age of 5, I stood in front of the mirror Raiding my mother’s vanity, much to her horror Lipstick, blush and even vermillion  Rushing to grow up and become a woman At the age of 15, I stood in front of the mirror Wearing a bra, a sanitary pad, a messed up warrior Harbouring feelings for a guy, wishing we’d entwine Navigating these feelings, “when will i grow up and marry the man of my dreams?” I’d often whine At 25, I stood in front of the mirror  heart torn to pieces, and full of terror The man of my dreams stayed only 5 years  He disappeared like a shadow at dawn I looked at myself, and felt so withdrawn Don’t worry girl, marriages are made in heaven He wasn’t good for me, i am in safe haven  At 35, I stood in front of the mirror A marriage, a divorce, an eternity later  But he said we were made for each other He said “this us” is our forever  I left my life, my family, little did i know The new house will never become my home  What is marriage...