Sometimes, love is not what it appears to be. Behind a sweet and seemingly innocent smile is a plan to control and manipulate. When we come to realize this, a painful decision often has to be made. I guess that it was bound to happenWas just a matter of timeNow I've come to my decisionAnd … Continue reading Lover’s Cross
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Torn Between Two Lovers
Several weeks ago, an old friend called me up and asked if we could meet. I said yes and we met at a restaurant the next day. During our meeting, my friend confided that he and his wife of 20 years have separated because she confessed to having a long-time lover. There's been another man … Continue reading Torn Between Two Lovers
The First Cut Is the Deepest
Love is a lot like a sharp knife. Sooner or later, it will cut , and it will cut badly. Often, it will be so bad that you will doubt if you could ever give your heart again to someone else. I would have given you all of my heartBut there's someone who's torn it … Continue reading The First Cut Is the Deepest
I Go Crazy
Learning to laugh and smile is often a sign that you have moved on from the pain of a breakup. It means that after a while, you have learned to let go and are ready to face the future. Hello girl it's been awhileGuess you'll be glad to knowThat I've learned how to laugh and … Continue reading I Go Crazy
Diary
Before blogs were invented, there was this thing called a diary. It was considered the precursor of blogs which I learned originally started as online personal diaries. In my youth, people, particularly teenage girls, would have diaries where they write down many different secrets. Often, these secrets revolve around crushes, secret affections. and young innocent … Continue reading Diary
Once There Was A Love
When you fall in love, it's natural to feel that it's pure, it's genuine, and it's meant to last. Love is both magical and mystical, and nothing could ever destroy something that's so perfect. Once there was a love.Deeper than any oceanOnce there was a loveFilled with such devotion.It was yours and mine. As the … Continue reading Once There Was A Love
Never Gonna Fall in Love Again
If there's beauty in love, there's also darkness and disappointment. Like a flower, love needs to be nurtured if you want it to grow. If you forget to care for it, you'll find it slipping away, turning golden mornings into cold and dark nights. At first we thought that love was here to stayThe summer … Continue reading Never Gonna Fall in Love Again
Morning Girl
About two weeks ago, my eldest daughter celebrated her 18th birthday. From a bright little girl born on a cloudy Friday morning, she has turned into a beautiful and intelligent young lady. All grown up and ready to face the world, even as her eyes show a strange fragility. Morning girl, how'd you sleep last … Continue reading Morning Girl
How Deep Is Your Love
Last Monday, my two teenage daughters were doing the laundry and as part of their ritual, they turned on the music app in their smartphones. The music they listen to are mostly K-pop, but after a while, there was a sudden silence. Then after about a minute, "How Deep Is Your Love" came out playing … Continue reading How Deep Is Your Love
Dust in the Wind
I was seriously sick for weeks and the thought that my life may soon come to an abrupt end crossed in and out of my weary mind. The words of the song Dust in the Wind rang repeatedly in my ears as I try to close my eyes to get the needed rest. I close … Continue reading Dust in the Wind
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