News items change hour by hour, human disaster stories no longer captivate for more than mere moments. Outrage at human suffering is lacking which made me think of Dylan Tomas’s poem and inspired me to write this piece of contemporary […]
The Broken Woman is a short series of image poems by Anita Alig, depicting the fragility and vulnerability of the broken women. Hard-Boiled Egg Miscarriage A Little Misunderstanding
I worry about all kinds of silly things. Sometimes, worrying is like a hobby. I shouldn’t but I do. It’s only when real problems strike that I get things into perspective. Silly, isn’t it?! This is a short poem about […]
Your bank account balance doesn’t reflect your worth, nor does the car you drive. Sadly, cheap stuff often earns you disdain. This is a poem about life in poverty. As you got out of your Merc and spotted my old […]
According to a report from Aljazeera, 367 people were diagnosed with leprosy in 2016. Ostracized by their families, many of them make their way to the leper colony in Taiz to receive medical attention. But the war has hampered efforts […]
As Christmas is approaching and we gear up to lavish each other with gifts and enjoy an abundance of food, my thoughts go to those less fortunate among us. This is my Christmas wish. And I wish I could Give […]
