How long? Weeks, months. I remember months, years, and now, still. I remember young men who were old. I remember miles and miles of quilted squares. I remember a quilt so big it became a problem to store, to show, to display. I remember a president who would not say the name of a disease. … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: Virus in a Presidency – M.A. Morris
I have noticed over the last week, that the tenor of the posts about Covid-19 and social lockdown have started to change. There is more arguing, more anger, and more divisiveness. Some of it has been triggered by the small but well-publicized protests against sheltering-in-place as well as people who still post vehemently on social … Continue reading Holding on to Humanity
Ever since the lockdown began the sky has been unendingly blue. Yesterday the cherry trees in front of the flat across the street started releasing their blossom, scattering it across cars which are no longer driven. Being in quarantine is like being stuck in a too-hot bed on the edge of waking. Uncomfortable and claustrophobic, … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: Does Lockdown Make the Heart Grow Fonder? – Richeldis
Yesterday night I caught a star gazing at me unabashedly wide eyed and delighted I tried to catch it in my hands it twinkled and pulsated merrily winking at me, it guided me outdoors other stars clamoured for my attention festooning my balcony in fairy lights, prettily the pallid moon sulked and stomped becoming fiercely … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: New normal – Punam
Amidst the chaos and ruin Something shines through Battle scared, blooded and broken It beats like a whimper The drum of a thousand lost souls The beat of a million voiceless screams To the rhythm of a billion teardrops falling The Brave Hearts ring true Triumphant they stand On shaking spindles Bent double Upright courage … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: Brave Hearts – Billie the Human
Call me what you will Never forget you made me to protect you from what kills Call me what you will a shield, a shroud, still no guarantee Call me what you will Never forget. You made me L. Stevens is an intj who loves learning about everything and filing it away for later. She … Continue reading Sharing Our Truths: The Mask – L. Stevens
Brave & Reckless 