I slammed the front door as I walked into the apartment Iggy greeted me as always.I ran up to my bedroom, Iggy followed, I heard Kev’s footsteps behind me. “Ev, he called me as he came up..let me explain”, I pulled my luggage from the closet, as I unzipped my bag, I felt like I just unzipped my heart and it was about to pour out, “Ev, really you are going to do this now”“This can wait , She doesn’...

“Look Kela, look a the fish, Kela wipes a tear off her face and stares at the big glass mesmerized by the orange blow fish. Look mama!” Look mama, the big fishy is coming towards me! She runs to meet the fish behind the glass, she pauses she giggles she jumps to meet the fish at the window she puckers her lips just like the bright orange fish. “I see u “she points to the fish. As she jumps her p...

The day was perfect to be outdoors, it was stale but with a seldom breeze and no clouds in view. As we drove into the playground, her face always lift up quietly. As we get out of the car I ask her what would you like to do first she points to the swings. I head over to sit her on the swing she grasp on to her doll. She never lets go of her doll. She’s had it since she arrived. She says can I go ...

I grabbed the glass of wine and slowly sipped on the wine as I scanned the room. The room was beginning to fill with A listers, Hollywood glamour, I heard the murmur over the soft music playing in the background. Some were looking for their seats, others made small talk, some even took pictures, many complimented each other for looking fabulous. He did most of the socializing . He occasionally w...

She knew this moment would come, she had arrived, her dreams for him were a reality. The joy was so much she glimmered as she swayed to the rhythm of their song. When she looked into his eyes she lost focus of the audience. His look portrayed warmth, love, confidence and strength. It was as if all he ever needed from her he was now giving to her. His confidence gave her strength to focus on this ...

As the door closed behind me the nurse station was in front of me and the nurse and I locked eyes her eyes seem lost, as if she did not want to see my way at the same time it was a sympathetic look, full of momentary sorrow. My new found reality exposed her look of sympathy I now know the reason for her sympathy. I did not have time to think or settle my thoughts I just smiled and headed towards t...

The end of the day had sheltered me in my warm apartment. As I walk thru my living room I see the reflection of the city lights thru the wall to wall windows. I lean over to admire the snow falling, as I see the light post I can tell it’s a soft and steady flow, there is a dash of pink across the sky. The brown lined trees are covered with white glistening snow making them glimmer from the reflect...