The Deeper Voice
Embrace the growth, my dear. Your voice now resonates with the depth of a young man, marking the passage of time. Remember, words hold power - use yours to empower, to speak for justice, and let your actions align with your words. With love, Mama - Sept 2023.
Summer Letter for My Sons
A mother writes a poignant letter to her young sons, remembering her own childhood summer memories, and reminding her sons to embrace the past, cherish the present and create a legacy of love.
Basking in Winter
In the quiet of Winter, you'll find your reprieve,
Renewing your spirit, it's time to believe
How the Teacup Meets the Wood
A simple yet profound celebration and observation of youth, ageing and passing of time.
The Leaf Lets Go...
Hiba shares her observations of the Fall season and uses personification to create a heart felt piece.
Seed and Womb
In this introspective reflection, the narrator shares feelings of hesitation, uncertainty, and fatigue when faced with change. However, they draw inspiration from the courage of an unborn baby leaving the womb and a seed breaking through the ground. These natural processes remind them that growth and transformation require venturing into the unknown, even when it seems daunting. Ultimately, the narrative emphasizes the inevitability and necessity of embracing change as part of life's journey.
Sacred Places
In this contemplative piece, the author reflects on the significance of often-overlooked transitional spaces and their role in transformative processes. The author encourages readers to embody the qualities of these places in their own lives, recognizing that the spaces we occupy can have a profound impact on our growth and transformation.
Blood and Tears
This thought-provoking piece draws a parallel between the acceptance of menstrual blood and the need to let tears flow freely.
The Funerals We Attend
In this reflective piece, the author shares their emotional exhaustion from attending numerous funerals, some of loved ones and some representing the loss of cherished qualities in loved ones and some of the people she used to be.
My Mother's Silver
In this reflective piece, the author explores the complex emotions that arise when cherished possessions or legacies are divided among family members. The author highlights the idea that division inherently diminishes the whole and symbolizes the end of something significant—a chapter, an era, or a legacy.
Shades of Shackles
A piece that draws light and shade to the double standards of society, the gender bias and the challenges of being a woman.
More than Red
In this piece, the author addresses the monthly cycle of menstruation with a sense of reverence and appreciation. This piece encourages a more positive and respectful outlook on menstruation, recognizing it as an integral part of a woman's journey and identity.
The Ocean and the Teacup
The Eternal Dance of Giving and Receiving: A Tale of the Teacup and the Ocean
The Misogynistic Feminist
A bold and brave piece addressing the mutation of misogyny into something more insidious and harder to detect.
Virgin To.....
Hiba beautifully personifies anger and all the havoc it can cause while also recognizing its importance in protecting us.
CoVid 19: The Virus that Exposed Us All
A pandemic that affected and exposed our deepest selves to our own demons.
Bit by Bit
In essence, the piece highlights that personal growth and self-awareness are processes that unfold gradually, through a collection of small, seemingly insignificant moments and experiences.
Hand Made....
A mother lovingly celebrates her son’s use of words, hand made Art, and cards and reminds him how real strength lies in expressing ourselves and our love for others.
Oh, My God....
A piece celebrating the sacred divine bond between God and herself.
I Don’t Want The Best For My Children
In the relentless pursuit of providing the "best" for our children, we unwittingly sow the seeds of entitlement and impatience. Depriving them of the constant flood of materialism and teaching the virtues of delayed gratification is the true gift we can offer, transcending the allure of endless consumerism. This path, though challenging, paves the way for a more content and grounded generation.