Giving away a son
It is a happy occasion, and this maternal overload of love running through my veins is normal; I tell myself this on repeat. But just like most things in my life, no one showed me how to cope. No one taught me how to navigate these feelings. My boys are grown up now, and I […]
Take a ride with me
My small obsession with cars started young when girls my age were into boys and makeup. I drooled over a metallic baby blue Jaguar that glided past my house every morning. I’m not quite sure what drew me to slobber over such machinery, but I remember it being quite an attraction. I really think my […]
My Father’s Diary
I was accompanied to the hospital to pick up my late father’s belongings. ‘What belongings?’ I thought to myself, they don’t belong to anyone anymore. Occasionally, I would look over at my younger siblings, wondering where they were getting their strength from and why I was finding it hard to stay put together. Death brings […]
Time will tell
I was given three options. I read the text over again. Initially, upon reading it, it amused me. The second glance made me blush. How should I respond? My three options were a result of my stupidity. Option one was a no-brainer. Option two I could deal with, but option three made me feel as […]
A Lust Story
It wasn’t until I became a mature moon child that I found the hidden secrets of my sensuality. Had I not left another world, I would never have ventured out on a mission to find myself. I was tantalized by the thought of glimpsing into a vision of me that didn’t previously exist, but could. […]
The Gentlemen’s Club
There was a tinge of smokiness in the air, but not at all how I expected a cigar lounge to present itself. The low lights, relaxed atmosphere, and small crowds scattered here and there made this lounge inviting. Nevertheless, the outdoor seating enticed me more as I ordered my drink. I stumbled upon this evening […]