Queen's Korner

Surprise It had only been a week since I had returned from Honduras. I wasn't in the right state of mind with Uncle Seymour's passing and all. It didn't help that I had to leave Nadia behind with our new friend Miguel. What else could go wrong? The sounds of Lucky Daye's song 'roll some mo' began to play lowly and increased as my phone rang. I answered it reluctantly. "Hello," I didn't pay attention to the number displayed; I just answered, and when I heard his voice, I wish I hadn't. It was my ex, Daniel. What could he possibly want from me at a time like this? "Miko, hey bae. I heard you were back in town. Sorry to hear about your Uncle Seymour. I was in the neighborhood and wondered if I could drop by. It's been a long time since we've seen each other, and I figured you could use a friend." What the hell was he on? "Uh, actually Daniel, I'm not in the mood for you nor your shenanigans. I have a lot to deal...

Reflections I couldn't believe it! Uncle Seymour was gone! The family will be in disarray now. He was the glue that held us together after Papa passed ten years ago. Nadia was hell-bent on getting me to cheer up and enjoy the one week I had left in Honduras. She was not letting up at all. "Miko! Come' on cheer up sis. I'm here for you, I promise, but I do know Uncle Seymour would want you to live in the moment and enjoy your life in the present. Right?" "Yeah, I guess you're right. It's just I never expected to be in this place at this moment, ya know." Nadia grabbed my hand and placed it in hers. "I understand, truly, I do.  I felt the same way when my Aunt Trudy passed away." I had a flashback of Trudy and Nadia; they were inseparable. Trudy didn't have any kids, and well Nadia was her daughter and niece. Trudy lost her battle with cancer a few years back. I knew Nadia could sympathize with me; I just felt it was all too ov...

There are times when life seems so dreary..  There are those who care, but it seems overwhelming...  Their thoughts & apprehensions about your well being beget you They loathe the idea of you embracing your darkness. They say you need to get away... take a vacay Breathe and let go of all the depression Well, if it was so easy it would be already done Brighter days have come and gone, now this... Dark days rule and with less order  They have become out of control  No matter who  you talk to or what you cling to... Its obvious that whats happening was already written Yet why do I allow such?Am I really the villain? Why don't I even quiver? I am over the hill And the valley is ahead, the Mountain is in reach Yet that destination is steep! I have never wanted to escape so much that I could taste it Its sweet!  The silence, the quiet of the walls closing in on me Where have I gone? What did I do with me? L...