Published in Paper Poetry·PinnedMember-onlyAwe-InspiringSymbolic, seasonal, and special — Twinkling lights of the Christmas tree. Thematic music of the festive season. Thrilling display of sharing spirit. Tempting mood to overeat. Cozy aromatic home. Cool intermixing of favorite colors Comfortable company of family. Cuteness of Luke’s reaction to the tree. Eagerness to have meaningful conversations. Excitement of receiving and giving surprises. Expectation…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in The Lark·PinnedMember-onlyReimaginedSpreading joy with little sharing — Holidays are here to usher in festivities. People are eager to meet their loved ones. Ready to spend mindlessly on fancy things. Reluctant to think about those who cannot afford anything. When they donate, it looks like a huge favor. Forgetting that happiness expands with sharing. Flaunting wealth on social media intensifies…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Fatima ImamThe metamorphosis from a Historian to a Poet — After spending 50+ years on the planet, I am just living for myself and enjoying every moment. I’ll like to call myself a student of life. Being born in an intellectually wealthy family in India’s most culturally diverse cities, Lucknow, gave me a clear perspective that knowledge leads to success…About Me4 min readAbout Me4 min read
Published in The Lark·Just nowMember-onlyDiscomposureA nudge to stay positive — Disturbing dreams unnerve me. Calmness returns with difficulty. Devastating losses there startle me. The shock vibrates until the next day. I can face my demons alone. I’m scared of them in my dreams. Is it a sign of something sinister? Is it the extension of my daytime activities? Or just…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in iPoetry·2 days agoMember-onlySolitaryAway from the crowds — It was always a choice. Proud not to be a dependency magnet. It was always a part of the design. Either way, I was set up to be happy. Victories, milestones, and goals were celebrated alone Disappointments, disasters, and divorce were never shared. Remained self-conscious, guilty-conscious, and misunderstood. Learned to ignore other peoples’…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in Just to talk about·2 days agoMember-onlyFull CircleFrom dependency to self-sufficiency First I taught myself how to wire, change tires, and assemble furniture. Let me tell you, it was a disaster. Then my kids took over the reins. They became experts in how to wire, change tires, and assemble furniture. Life went on smoothly. Free labor remained available…Poetry2 min readPoetry2 min read
Published in Blue Insights·2 days agoMember-onlyNewRemodeled and well-oiledPoetry1 min readPoetry1 min readImage by Gerd Altmann from PixabayNew----12
Published in Reciprocal·5 days agoMember-onlyAn Unassuming Gift of Mother NatureLight, cool, or balmy are its wondrous qualities The breezy breeze caresses my face by reawakening my senses, rejuvenating tense nerves, and refreshing tired bones. Numb with touch, frozen in cold but elated inside. December welcomed the frigid temperatures and gloomy days, but magical touch is added by the swaying…Nature3 min readNature3 min read
Published in Paper Poetry·Nov 29Member-onlyScrambleToo late and too slow — Days were wasted in November. Soon it will be December. What will happen to my Poember present? I will work hard to make the next month more pleasant. I will become the most productive member. - Oh, the poems are hard to write. They take so much time to shine bright. I…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published in Paper Poetry·Nov 27Member-onlyPalpitationsToo loud and too real — How can I submit anything on time? My creativity is under threat. I feel as if I’m committing a crime. I try to write and then forget. Words don’t feel sublime. Writing makes me upset. I’ll give my muse a dime. If she can help me not to sweat. What…Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
