Chapter 1 Nestled in a dimly lit corner of the bar, I found myself alone, seeking solace in the soft glow of warm, amber lights. The flickering illumination danced across the weathered wooden counter, creating intricate shadows that seemed to tell their own stories. The air was alive with the animated chatter and laughter of the other patrons, their voices blending together into a vibrant symphony that enveloped the space...

I will never understand or heedthe voices bouncing aroundand ricochetting trying to leadDamaged connections and tissuewarp any sense I ever have of meSelf-worth not the only issueFighting with myself at nightWanting all and nothingI can never find the lightValue others see in mePerhaps they are blindAnd clearly, cannot seeI've just been castIn a life I never choseEach time worse than the lastLove surrounds me but noI esch...

As you go through life you'll have your ups and downs; You'll know who your true friends are by who remains around;There are some who are with you when the sun is shining bright; But at the first sign of dark clouds they disappear from sight;  It's when the times are roughest and the path is far from clear; That those who stay beside you are those you hold most dear; To those who have been with you through the thick and t...

A friend of mine is having a hard time. His no love, no job, no idea what to do with myself state is getting to him. Hope is on the horizon. I'm absolutely sure of this for him. Why, because he's my friend and my love does wonders. In the meantime…Blah, blah, blah. Survival is tough mentally.  My advice to him: Write.  He’s talented. It is a side thing for him, I know. However, writing is in him--if you know what I mean....

The person you call first (good or bad) The person you would trust the safety of your child to The person you would trust with your very life The person who's always by your side through thick and thin The person willing to walk behind you to give you a little nudge when needed The person loyal to you and family because to them they are one in the same The person who's always honest with you, no matter the subject The per...

I would give him everything I own I would do anything and everything: I would walk through fire to keep him safe I would act a fool to make him laugh I would walk through hell to rescue him from his demons I would share my last drop of water or crust of bread I would argue with the devil himself I would take his pain so he could relax I would take his nightmares so he could sleep I would take his scars so he was whole aga...

I am looking for someone to rely on an ally and you tell me I have you.I say I know, but you aren't always around. So I asked if I could have the puppy you rescued She is beautiful, loyal and ever so friendlyand I got the surprise of my life when you said "Yes." Watching as you grab her lead off the benchand then bend down and clip her lead to her collar as you whisper to her.I see her eyes flicker between us and wonder w...

There are so many reasons whyI feel so blessed that you're my guy,I'd post a list just to showthe man, with time, I've come to know;Though, I'm not sure just where I'd startwith your stubborn streak or your gentle heart,But, when complete I have no doubt I'd have left something important out;A close and loyal friend alwaysuntil one cold winter day,No longer could you hold it inyou had something you had to say right then;Y...

A true friend is onewho stays by your side,when your life is hell and you just want to die;There are those who claimthat they are your friend,but when the going gets roughthey're gone with the wind;You've always been therefor me, time and again,you've proven your loyaltyand I love you, my friend.

Turn back the clocks, forget mistakes,Your heart is torn, it cries again. Expect your life to catch some breaks,Just know that you can take the pain. That cannot be the last of thisYou must know how a life can bend.Accept your dreams, let in the bliss,Be sure that you will see the end. No false Kismet, will seal your fate,Just live the way you wish my dear.So do not dither, don't be lateForget the past and lose your fear....

Floating over my life she has been there. Her steadfast nature has risen above.I had no doubts that her love she would share, She flew about me like a turtledove. Decades have passed and her heart is still true, With all of my strength I have cared for her, With all of our sacrifice she'll come through, This is our trust, medicines will inure. The universe spreads out before us now, Nature beckons with her beautiful hands...

Yes, I am just a silly man in loveNo, I wont go off with someone elseYes, it's only you that circles my mind. No, I can never be truly mad at youYes, I have tried before in the pastNo, it's impossible to be angry my love. Yes, things are not quite the way we want it to beNo, I don’t let it bother me but time to time it doesYes, the dream will remain until it happens.

"Hello Taya have you been waiting for me?" Said Stree hugging the tall and elegant Kinnar from behind. Yakha was the third gender. Stree affectionately called him Taya. He/she was both a parent, mentor and bodyguard all rolled into one for Stree. Yaksha was the one who had protected and brought her up like her/his own child and was one of her most loved ‘person on planet earth’ in her own words and everybody around Stree...

People pass into (and out of) our lives constantly, like the ceaseless ebb of the restless tides. Some people almost seem to "flit" past; we see them, become acquaintances, converse, then they are gone. They are like shadows to you. In the night of the duration of your relationships with these people, a light emitted by the word "acquaintance" casts the shadow. You know there is a real person there, possessor of the shado...