Writing
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Poison Ivy
Her vision was like a mirage in a hot desert land, distortedly beautiful and mighty to behold. Once glance could bring all great men down to their knees, beware of the Poison Ivy. Her bosoms and curves were finely chiseled,… Continue reading
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Saudade
Numb. She wet her face with the frosty water and stared at her cold reflection in the mirror. Happiness, she can’t remember what that tasted like. Her rosy lips grew purple and her mouth was crisp as cotton. Left to… Continue reading
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Therapeutic
“Who are you? Tell me who is Hasiya?” My eyes rested on the dark pair of eyes that was inches away from my face and was deeply fixated on me…his eyes were a pool of concern and curiosity. His question sounded… Continue reading
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Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)
Hey guys, so I am keeping today’ s post short and simple. This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). Mental Health is something I am very passionate about and not many people know this about me. I’ve been wanting… Continue reading
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Bona Fide
There’s a kind of unhappiness that is shared by many, and it’s the unhappiness of not knowing who you really are or living a life that is other than your authentic self. I’ve been a victim of this unhappiness and… Continue reading
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Amor
I met love. It looked like the sunset in the horizon. It was bright, burning and beautiful. It had the elegance of the moon and the softness of the Cuban wind. It had a laugh that was echoed by the… Continue reading
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Cosmic Love
I rolled over on my stomach and heaved a deep sigh. I ejected the movie and decided it was one I would watch every year on christmas eve. “You know love scares me” I glanced over at my cousin who had a weary look on… Continue reading
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The Switch
Shall I let you in on an advice that is very far-fetched? It’s the one where someone tells a person that’s in love with another to simply STOP and end what they have with the person because it’s haram or… Continue reading
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New Waters
Many times I’ve asked myself and wondered why I keep my world so small? Why is my contact with other lives kept at the bare minimal? What am I so afraid of? Why is my space just so small? I… Continue reading
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The Silver Lining
Assalam alaykum everyone! It’s been what…3 months since I last posted something on here? It honestly feels like a lifetime ago. God I’ve missed you guys and the feeling of putting something out there for people to read. I’ld like to say that my… Continue reading
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