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Poem / Poetry

February 10, 2025

Every week starts with Monday and sets the tone for the week ahead, then it’s the weekend and the Sunday night dread. Read More
In the small village of Kachikau, Mosa dreams of a life beyond the confines of duty and tradition. When a charismatic businessman from Kasane offers her a job at a new lodge, she seizes the opportunity, hoping to escape the oppressive life she’s known. However, as she settles into her… Read More
"Lost in the Hustle" is a story that explores the delicate balance between professional ambitions and personal relationships. Set against the backdrop of a fast-paced corporate world, it delves into the life of an ambitious individual navigating the challenges of career demands while trying to hold onto the meaningful moments… Read More
Whether it is written or not, the future will come. Don't let it find you in a negative state. My poem. Read More
I always had this in my mind, never to think of death, and to just do what I have to do, in a good way. My poem. Read More

Tags: life, work, laugh, years, tough

Poem / Poetry

October 22, 2024

Reads: 28

Comments: 1

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Let us all enjoy every sunrise. My poem. Read More

Tags: sun, new, work, wise, rises

Miranda has handed out menus and filled water glasses as the morning hostess of the Ridge Cafe for nearly 40 years - the only job she's ever had. Now it's time to retire. Her last day. A strangely emotional day. But not quite what she might have expected. Read More
A quiet call center - a quiet Christmas Eve - but not a happy holiday for everyone. Read More

Reads: 76

Comments: 1

Shelves: 2

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In a vibrant city, a diverse group of individuals relied on mobile devices to enhance their lives in unique ways. Dr. Sarah, a physician, used telemedicine apps to provide remote care, making healthcare more accessible for her patients. Mark, a café owner, managed orders and inventory through his device, increasing… Read More
If you want to go around and fooling yourself, you can do so, but nothing comes easy. My poem. Read More

Tags: free, work, tomb, womb, easy

Maryam goes to "work" at an office. Read More

Tags: work, maryam

Everyone who creates needs to know.... Read More

Tags: life, writing, work, art, create

taken from my book, "Where Did The Night Go?" Read More

Reads: 57

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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Isn't it time we learn to accept our own energies, and be fans of those who are stars. My poem. Read More
this is about a memory that i’d want to believe has shaped me today Read More

Tags: work, real-life

Poem / Humor

February 10, 2024

Reads: 299

Comments: 1

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Tags: life, teaching, work

Poem / Poetry

February 04, 2024

I have babysat this idea for over a year and finally got something half decent out of it. Hope it's worth reading! Read More

Tags: poetry, poem, time, work

People would laugh at me because I want to get rid of crime. My poem. Read More

Tags: helping, crime, time, work, dime

Reads: 98

Comments: 2

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No matter what anyone say, we need that body vehicle every day. My poem. Read More
If you set your thinking negatively, then it's your own fault. Read More

Tags: sun, work, sleep, wake, steady

Anthony is just doing his job, working night shift Taxi driving. He picks up some passengers that will be nothing but trouble to him. Anthony gets assaulted and things get even more out of hand when he gets some fellow taxi drivers to help him track the perpetrators down. Read More
This poem was inspired by memories of abstract sculptures that I would often see outside of my father's office building, when he worked for an insurance company in the 1980s and 1990s. Read More
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