Even a simple drive on the seaside road with music blasting on the radio was calming. Her lips curved into a smile as tiny raindrops splattered on the windshield. It was exactly the kind of view she craved for, probably because recently her life had seemed more like a race than a calm journey. Something…
Pause (My 100th post)
Dear Readers, I just wanted to thank you all for your love and support. I opened this blog during a difficult time in my life and I never thought it would get this far. This blog wouldn’t have reached 100 posts if…
The Wave
They told her to ride the waves but she was too afraid to so she grabbed onto whatever she could see. She sensed the sinking. She sensed the cargo on her shoulders become tighter as she went lower. She screamed to no avail, she un-clenched some of the overbearing load she’d been carrying. They made…
A Child’s Heart-Short Story
I’ve been submitting this short story for contests for years now and it never won anything. I think it’s time to share it here and see what everyone thinks. Hope you like it! ♥ A Child’s Heart. With one loud “Bam” a life ended, her soul was setting off with the wind, as she caught…
Price of Beauty- Short story
Orange rays eloquently sink between the clouds as I dip my feet into the sand. I raise my arms above my head and let the light breeze pass through the space between them. I stroll down the same shores each evening, away from all the noise and from everyone’s judgment. I take a deep breath…
Open heart
The sun cast a ray of warmth onto her skin, it felt wonderful to appreciate it after hiding for so long. A trail of past memories flashed across her mind. As if each cell of her body recalled the moments she refused to mention. She had always sensed the broken in her , but delving…
The Climb
Maybe you’re on the top of a cliff resting from the climb, you promised you’d never look down, but for a second there, the corner of your eye catches a glimpse of the scene beneath your feet. It’s less frightening than what you imagined. Before you get the chance to look at it again, a…
The Veil
Stuck in a whirlwind of memories and nostalgia she noticed the world continued to move forward without her. Wherever she went, she wore her grief as a veil sometimes it was so thick that she couldn’t see past it. She knew her grief would come in waves and when the veil was transparent, she noticed…
Perspective
If your life ever feels dull and uninspiring, remember you can shift your perspective as fast as the sky changes colors during sunset. ©ZeinaA.G
