Monthly Archives: February 2010

Room/window/ street It is without a doubt the messiest room ever; fag-ash, skins, and books, so many books, scattered across the small room. Traversing this room barefoot is probably not a good idea but neither was moving back here. The … Continue reading →

VIETNAM ” Woman , what’s your name? ”  ” I don’t know. “ “How old are you? Where are you from?”  ”I don’t know.” “Why did you dig that burrow?”  ”I don’t know.” “Why did you bite my finger?”  ”I … Continue reading →

She said she was outgoing. She said she learns quickly, and is great with people. What if these qualities suddenly vanish? She isn’t outgoing; she knows that. What if they can tell? The awkward combination of nerves and fake self … Continue reading →

The clouds were setting in. I could feel the cold taking my breath like the night taking the days. The Summer festivities have long been forgoten and this city can be so harsh in November. Even the castle that towers … Continue reading →

Under my bed. Carries my essentials from time to time. The handle is broken. Left wheel is rusty. Green, white and gold. excitment/lonliness. Independance. Gift. Where else will I take this suitcase? Where will it be stored next? Who else … Continue reading →

At the back of the flat, it is hidden away. A converted cuboard some might say. Bursting with clothes, shoes and books and a single bed just for me. Family and friends decorate the four walls and a fireplace for … Continue reading →

I cannot stop staring at the well presented young man sitting beside the window. His stiff position is telling me he’s anxious. I also get the feeling he is waiting for someone as he keeps glancing out the window. The … Continue reading →

Have the dishes done before six. Make tea! Don’t wait to be asked. Because I have nothing better to do, yeah? It’s okay to ask someone to pour their own milk. I know spmetimes you struggle to lift. Two litres, … Continue reading →

Worn out, a couple matching coats and matching scowls. Years of conversation washed away, now there’s nothing left to say. Loveless silence comfortable, yet cold. Together but alone. Thinking i can’t see that this is not OK, but i know … Continue reading →

You are our son now and these are your brothers (Where’s my mama?) They are dead and you will forget about them (I want my mama)

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t succeed, make sure you work harder than the boys in your class, you don’t need a man to be happy, you must focus on your career, don’t take drugs, always use protection, … Continue reading →

He is a predator. That much is obvious as he enters the room. He wears a long black wool coat over black shirt and charcoal suit trousers. On the chubby side of well built, he nevertheless carries himself with the … Continue reading →

 This was once a realm filled with massive trees. An organic defence from the outside world. The branches used to rustle together, the wind would raise their voices and temper. The kids would use them as castles, as towers, as … Continue reading →

Raindrops cascaded down my window pane, gathering speed before shattering into tiny splinters of water and disappearing. Outside, a dark velvet curtain hung in the sky, a bleak backdrop to the wintry scene. The grey clouds whirled fiercely in the … Continue reading →