I Don’t Shed Tears Because I am Strong

By Daniella Djiogan   I don’t shed tears Not for pity at least An occasional drop from laugher A stream flow from onions A medical droplet meant to improve my eye sight Those are tears shed along with tears from past sorrows . I don’t shed tears For fear of being called “weak” To avoid…

Peace Amidst Melancholy

By Daniella Djiogan   After happiness comes sadness A sadness without purpose A sprinkle of depression perhaps Wrapped in a face…lifeless Starring in emptiness With no purpose But peaceful in its way. Image Source: http://www.magic4walls.com/wallpaper/sadness-girl-umbrella-winter-sea-bridge-hd-wallpaper-26958.html

The Other Side of Beauty

By Daniella Djiogan You saw her and admired her beauty. Then you realized it was fake. And you proceeded to blame her for deceiving you. And you took a step further to insult her. And you failed to notice that she was suffering not only because of people like you, but because of her own…

Why Optimism is Important

by Devina Gunawan Witnessing one’s world fall apart is a nightmare. Everyone fears living in the dark, being abandoned by loved ones, losing jobs, not being able to pay the bills, and not knowing what to do or what is going on. The most difficult thing to do is to see the light in the…