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Zante
On a sun-drenched Greek island The sun is scorching I’m so glad the hotel has air conditioning Almost everything is on show No need for many clothes A light relief from the heat A dip in the pool or sea This is a real pleasure to me Listening to the waves swaying too gallantly Showing…
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Petrified
“Petrified” A word out of touch “Petrified” I am running out of time. Emotions infused with glum Feelings I can’t explain Painted blue, Only with pain. Petrified A voice disguised by disgust I am not blind Rather numb Petrified In a room full of roses Knives in chamber Nearer to my end Waiting for a…
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Wonderful Summer Recipes
My mother was a fabulous cook and hostess. She taught holiday cooking at our local temple and loved having friends over for barbecues. I put together a small cookbook of basic recipes, including both her dishes and my own. Here is a sampling of her best recipes for summer entertaining, including her secret chocolate cake…
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August 2026 Issue 7 Volume 1
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Recharge Yourself
Life gets heavy, fast. Too many decisions and responsibilities. Should I take this new job? Try this new recipe. Start my own business. Allow my child to change schools. We have so many decisions to make. Our brains get overloaded. We become overwhelmed. Maybe even reactive and grouchy. With strangers, people around us. So what…
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Cape Verde – Island Queen
I am Cape Verde Africa’s beauty, I stand here in majestic bliss My arms wide open Whoever comes to me, my lands embrace. From my lands Sisters abide, My shores make them see My lands make them stay Oh, what a sight I have. Sister Portugal My heart is your throne, You made my shores…
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The Pink Jacket
Present day (setting in a hospital somewhere in Dhaka) Today she saw blood on my pillow. “Ammi, I know they will save you.” She whispered in a voice even more fragile than my own condition. I smiled and coughed again with blood – and she knew that I was going to die soon. I still…
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Excerpt From Chapter 1 Of Unpublished Novel “Quinn Knows”
“Ah, sorry,” I realized I was running late and tripped over my shoelaces on a sprint out of Mr. Barker’s shop. “Quinn, you’ve got big eyes, but they seem to miss what’s ahead”, he joked. “I’ll try to be more careful next time,” I yelled as I jetted off, hoping I didn’t miss the Bus.…
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Married To A Chameleon
Jabu and I were the best couple in school. Everybody envied our relationship. We were best friends and best companions. It went on for years until he asked for my hand in marriage. I was delighted to marry my high school sweetheart and the person I know so well. My family agreed, and our special…
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A Shattering Thought
A thought came into my mind The beginning was fine Just like the future we thought of Living in the same house And working our dream jobs I said that I would be late getting back home But I didn’t think it would be this late That’s when I open the door I found you,…
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For When You Feel Lost…
Sometimes we feel so lost that we are unsure if we will ever find our way back. Doubting that life will get better. But let this be the reminder… Nothing lasts forever. Every cycle must come to an end so another can begin. And when it does, there will be a day when you wake…
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Building Bridges
A bridge is a structure built to provide passage over an obstacle, usually something difficult to cross, such as a body of water, a road, a railway, or a valley. A bridge is also a fascinating metaphor for our lives. As we move through life, we build bridges to cross over obstacles in our relationships; to move…
