Never a Repeated Offense

My foot in a shoe of yours and I understand your actions I understand all burdensome truths and lies that crowded our initial happiness The lies that sat so elegantly in a corner, with both hands placed on crossed legs and a smile of affirmation So confident that despite the hurdles lifted so high up,…

Plantain and Proverbs (Short Film)

When you think of ‘Plantain and Proverbs‘, what comes to mind? What do they have in common? Nothing really but yet it’s such an interesting title that makes you wonder about the plot of the movie. If you have read through my prior movie reviews, you’d know I do not and would not try to narrate…

Scattered pieces of text

Do you believe the words spurred out of confusion? Never directly spoken but harbored in scattered pieces Words said but never altered by shame and mischief Untrue to thy ears but certainly righteous to the listener’s A broken heart emerges from the words – beautifully shattered Later, it is mended temporary back by words of…

The Secret Lives of the Four Wives

When I first laid eyes on the title of this book, there was but one question I wanted so desperately to know the answer to. Judging from the title, you already know it, ‘what exactly is the secret?’ or secrets?  Initially, you are introduced to this proud patriarch that seems to be in control of…

Lingering Dark Cloud of Thoughts

Unable to move on, unable to stay still Unable to shake the feeling of being wronged Unable to articulate the reason for your discomfort Unable to make others feel at ease in your presence Unable to enjoy life without lingering negative thoughts Unable to let go and truly move forward Unable to see beyond your…

Elite Review: Everyone’s Bloody Guilty

Three teenagers got scholarships to attend a school for the rich and corrupt. Samuel the sweetheart, Nadia the conservative, and Christian the wild card joined the elites and struggled while the rich bullied them. Eventually, they started making friends and changing, somewhat becoming more and more like the people they never thought they would be…