Freedom is a walk in the warmth of the sun, a fridge well stocked and dinner that’s already done.
Freedom is some time with nothing to do
but have coffee or chai in the evening with you.
Category Archives: Poems
A Little Piece of You
You give that little piece of you so I can have a little piece of me. A ME that I had lost for many years, submerged in chores, expectations, family support. And drudgery.
Pieces of Me
I pick up the pieces that I leave lying around. Pieces dusted daily, always visible. They’re a part of who I am.
No Need for Words
There’s no need for words
it’s all said in your deeds
kind and thoughtful or bitter and mean.
The relaxed happy in the lines of your face
or the cold calculating mask that’s taken it’s place.
Friends with ourselves
It’s really lovely to be offline and get away from the daily grind. No WhatsApp friends who won’t answer the phone, just the joyful silence that grows loud when we’re alone.
Used to be Like a Juggler
She used to be a juggler with so many roles – keeping all of them going. But that’s gone old.
Why They Talk
You know they talk about her because she matters. Is she strong enough to stay confident, or will she feel shaken up and shatter?
Real Conversations | Something Wonderful
Exploring Patriarchy Chapter 30 –
There had been a time when the struggle with chores and gender roles took over every meeting or conversation that MM and her friends had. And finally, it got too much for MM so she began to cling to her hobbies for dear life. Letting friendships and WhatsApp-only communications cool or grow distant but holding on to friendships she treasured. Friends so dear that she was willing to listen. Willing to learn HOW to listen actually because the art of listening rarely is an innate skill with the human race.
And then, something wonderful happened!
You’re Past 50 When
You know you’re past 50 when you’ve learned a few tricks – how to get them to look after themselves and understand it’s the way to stay fit.
Many Kinds of Happy
There are many kinds of happy that I can’t explain
hobbies that take all my cares away.
Things I can do that make my heart feel light
and make me feel that this is a really nice life.
