GIFTS

I saw them rush to the Elementary school library excitedly. I stopped and asked them what was going on. They panted, “Ms. Juliette, we’ve come to read our books.” It was playtime, these boys never want to lose even a minute of that sacred time. However, these three fifth graders had rushed in from the… Continue reading

A beautiful song led them in. The two flower girls daintily attired walked in cautiously strewing petals on the carpeted floor. It was captivating, the young bride on her way to commit to her sweetheart and make their lifelong pledge. The bride strolled in with her father to the rhythm of an angelic song. This… Continue reading

Long drive Long flights Suitcases galore Pairs of shoes Tell us who Has arrived  Busy cutlery Different aromas Announcing choices Trickling taps scream, ‘They’re back!’ Laughter surrounds Music boom Conversations cheer So many memories shared Devices everywhere Screens large and small EarPods or headphones Busy sofas Christmas tree watches As the lights twinkle Plans set… Continue reading

Revered and endowed with glittery paraphernalia Observed by many around the world Yellow flowers peek through the lot Adored and adorned in both life and death Laid in state for all to see, dignity bestowed Treated and trusted with utmost majesty Years of service and sacrifice appreciated This acrostic poem is an opportunity to celebrate… Continue reading

I carried my miniature plant to school this morning. Walking past our quiet playground, I knew our students would admire and appreciate it. Its uniqueness would encourage them to ask questions. My previous students named the class plant last semester, decorated and took care of it. Passing beside the playground, I was reminded of the… Continue reading

Rusty, old cupboard key Opens where memories are kept Mama’s dusty jewels Packed in tiny boxes Tiny, old cupboard key Holds many treasures treasures collected for years Mama’s dusty jewels Packed in tiny boxes Twisted, old cupboard key Leads us to many stories to those jewels, gold and silver Mama’s dusty jewels Packed in tiny… Continue reading

I listened to a webinar that completely helped me rethink my story. This short story I crafted in 2020, but felt there was something else it needed to achieve that spark. What I heard was useful and relevant, the kind that interestingly felt like feedback on the work I had done so far. It made… Continue reading

There she was Laid solemnly in white Adorned Like a queen Surrounded by Sweet smelling flowers Her tiara glittered So regal her ambiance That symbolised The life she lived A blessing A jewel A mother to all A true gift ‘Gone but will never be forgotten’ Rest well my friend! Continue reading

I’m a member of a very vibrant and energetic bookclub. What members bring with them is so thought provoking. The conversations are teeming with connections, life experiences, stories and humour, so much of it. We meet on Zoom from different continents, with our different nationalities and accents. We discuss in a common language. Having been… Continue reading

5 things that made me smile Students , their resilience, mask wearing, dotted illnesses, some class closures, managed play areas due to social distancing and many more ‘news’! Conquering my new school year of looping with most of my students. They were different as they matured a lot through the school year. Students’ passion and… Continue reading