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Life In Shades Of Gold
This illustration was done by Kristi Coghlan who is our writer, Karina Coghlan’s mother. Rising with the sun and the cluck, cluck of chickens waiting to be fed, Marigold steps outside to a bright and brisk morning. Golden rays of the sun bounce off the clouds and over the mountains, creating a simple, romantic feel…
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Jobs For Girls With Artistic Flair By June Gervais
Image sourced through Pinterest Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair by June Gervais is a novel with zeal and passion. I came across this title through book recommendations from the many newsletters I subscribe to for book lovers. Initially, I thought the title intriguing, but it was not my usual choice of reads. After reading…
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Letters Lost
Image Sourced Through Pinterest Dear Lilith, I’ve been overcome with grief these last few days, and I assume you do not care. You’ve scarcely written back; when you do, you write only a few words. I remember the day I departed and the sweet words you left me that no longer ring true. You promised…
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Fleeting Wish
If I had the chance to sit with you tonight, I would look you in the eyes, The way I always do, Whenever I see you smile. If I had the chance to be by your side tonight, I would tell you all the funniest jokes, That would keep you laughing; And I wouldn’t stop…
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Stuck In The Clouds
There they are The dreams I have, They linger on They make me wonder They never leave I’m up there, stuck in the clouds. My mind is amazing Here I stand with a million thoughts, A million thoughts swirl around me They pull at me They tell me to think bigger But some thoughts are…
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Walking On Eggshells
Musa’s notorious behavior took a snag when he had to leave her home in the township “ekasi,” as they referred to the ghetto area they lived in. Out of the blue, his life changed for the worse when his father lost his job. He has been the breadwinner in the family, with his mother as…
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Lantern
I lit an old lantern, its flame dancing softly, casting shadows that move in patterns. I hold it in my hand, lighting my path, slowly. In silence, I walk— bare feet brushing the earth— searching for something that doesn’t want to be found. The lantern flickers, its light fleeting, revealing fragments of the darkened night.…
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My North Star
The ocean hums your name in whispers, a melody carried by tides that know no end— steady, unyielding, like the strength you quietly weave into each moment. You are the calm between waves, the stillness where dreams gather and grow, a reminder that patience is not idleness, but the art of believing in what is…
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Italia
crushed red bull can on the train tracks in naples, I stop where people never get off. a glutton for americana. confession in a foreign country, sins lost in translation. This was written by our contributing writer, Azure Brandi.
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The Faded Days
It was another wintry Monday morning. While everyone was busy rushing to their respective workplaces, Hirendra sat with his old radio and a cup of tea, with no sugar. Arati, his only daughter, didn’t get a leave for the day and had to leave early for work. The whole house was echoing with Rabindra Sangeet,…
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Fact Or Fiction? Don’t Be Fooled Again
In case you missed it, every April 2nd, fact-checkers worldwide pause to celebrate International Fact-Checking Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the essential work of verifying information and combating the rising tide of misinformation. This year’s event, launched in 2016 by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the Poynter Institute, comes at a time of heightened…
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Paul Murray’s “The Bee Sting”
Image sourced through Pinterest I recently took a holiday to the Philippines, one of my favorite spots in the whole world. I instantly knew that I wanted to bring an appropriate new novel in physical format to accompany me on my travel journey. I really wanted something unexpected and shocking. This book needed to fill…
