How to separate oneself from church, from religion – the indoctrination, like skin so firmly attached…yet… there is testimony, and doubt stirring, encircling – stories
Category: culture
Problematic
“You’re an enigma” mother would tsk, ushering me out of the door, brown bag lunch, book bag dragging, to catch a ride across town a
Hand Holding
Found my first love holding hands walking home from school – grade one. Father’s grip crushed, controlled, warned against disobedience, held on until compliance was
The History Lesson
“Why do we have to learn about something that doesn’t effect us?” the small, blonde student asked me. “I mean, it was ages ago, and
Disillusionment
Yesterday’s vibrancy now faded markings on boarded up facades I stand on the edge of loss, of ghostly memories and ponder what lies below –
Artist’s Calling
Spirits dwell in unlikely places, speak to us through lenses their essence embodied in child-like faces, or animal snarls, begging to be freed. I am
