So you see, of late I critically observed ‘hero-themed’ movies and noticed they all had certain patterns in common which were: Humble beginning (batman – orphan, superman- ‘banished’, iron-man- his dad never had time for him, spider man- orphaned + beloved uncle died) get my drift? Road to self-discovery/usage of powers under a guise Acceptance … Continue reading SUPERHERO

I walk along the streets Thinking of a thousand and one ways to make my world better Save up a huge amount of money and donate to charity? Oh that'll take forever! Work really hard in my school work and fight for the innocent when I'm done? That's a long time from now! Then it … Continue reading 🌏💖

Half way to my destination; I start to realise; I'm walking underneath the scorching Sun; Practically legging about 4km; To a place where I'm not physically obliged to go; That there would be no consequences if I dont go. It was there it hit me, That I was in love. Four kilometres seemed less than … Continue reading The Realisation

There's a lot I have to say. But where do I start from?  The title makes me think of an ex-Friend of mine. Well, I'm really still her friend, even though she may not be mine.  So J, if you ever read this know that I've composed a million and one essays to send to … Continue reading Up-Close & Personal (Dedicated to my Day One) 

"I sat there and watched" As I was dusting the granola bar crumbs from my bed, I hit the water bottle on the side of the bed and it shook like it was going to go down and I sat there and watched it even though I really didn't want it to go down. I … Continue reading Midnight Thoughts

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Dear Mother and Father,  Once I catch a breath, I will be first in my class Once I catch my breath, I will get a 100% on the test Once I catch my breath, I'll be more lady-like and walk with my head high Once I catch my breath, I'll keep quiet when the men … Continue reading Catch my breath

I looked into her eyes and I saw forgiveness She wasn't faking it or imitating it; She was practising it. I looked into her eyes And I didn't see that hurt Lurking in the corner; I didn't see the anger That had been caged in her mind Waiting to be set free by any little … Continue reading FORGIVENESS

How about we change it up a little bit?   In music videos On movie screens In advertisements. Show the girl’s unattractive side Show the little bulge in her stomach she sucks in Show her scanty eyebrows and her flat nose Show the bags under her eyes and the insecurities in them Then, colour her … Continue reading Just Let