Nostalgia always hits heavy at parks. Sitting on a swing with its partner gently swaying besides us, my thoughts flying just as gently… It’s a time I tend to do some of my best thinking and daydreaming and remembering. They’re that time of life when seconds slow and your heartbeat’s louder than a clock’s hands.ContinueContinue reading “The Park”
Category Archives: Life
You Are The Reason
For every person, there is an equal and opposite. You are hers. She is the anxiety and grief. You are the peace and happiness. She is the guilt. You are the redemption. She makes me defend myself. You make me realize I have nothing to defend because I’ve done nothing wrong in the first place.ContinueContinue reading “You Are The Reason”
Taking a Break
It’s amazing how in a matter of minutes the process of expressing ourselves can be good or bad only based on the opinions of those who listen and think they know what we mean. The truth is the truth is nonexistent. My Hemingway-loving prof used to talk about Cubism and Picasso. She used to tellContinueContinue reading “Taking a Break”
Crowded
It’s been an hour since I’ve ordered… and I thought that was bad. And the guy in front of me says it’s been an hour-and-a-half. He asks if his lunch is ready before I do. My brother has a match in a bit and he needs to eat on time. My dad’s sugar intake needsContinueContinue reading “Crowded”
Obsession
Last semester in English, we were asked to write an essay about a person. I wrote the following essay, “Raju: King of My World – Part 1: Obsession” on October 15, 2020. As you read, keep this in mind: I edited the original essay before uploading here, with my edits in italics. I’ve reversed theContinueContinue reading “Obsession”
