Poem | In loving memory of my father What shall I do? Where shall I go? Wait, I’ll ask him Help, please, I did something stupid Dad’ll fix it Is this the right decision? The right thing for me? Wait, I’ll ask him Wait… I cannot call him. He’s not there. Lost him thirty-two years ago. Still hurts. Still miss him. My dad. Not a hero, but a wonderful human being. Kind and loving,…
Continue readingArticle | Writers’ Life When you have to juggle day jobs and chores with finding time to write and promote your writing – a day in the life of a writers couple Content and images for social media posts researched — check Engaged with social media followers — check The next social media posts scheduled — check Answered writing-related emails — check Watched the latest YouTube video on how to market our book(s) and what…
Continue readingPoem | When the maelstrom of thoughts is impossible to ignore Sometimes there are so many Thoughts in my head Whirling around in a maelstrom Making it difficult to breathe Caught amidst my thousand thoughts. One leads to a surge, a sequence of others And suddenly, an explosion No longer able to let go Forcing itself to the foreground Demanding attention. They can upset me, distract me From falling asleep. Even if I know They…
Continue readingArticle | Life Lessons Dare to stand out. Or are you obsessed with being part of the herd? ‘Don’t wear bright colours,’ my aunt said to her husband. I was in my teens and wondered about that statement. Later I found out the reason and was stunned. Let me explain. My father’s brother, like his parents and siblings, was of Dutch nationality but born in Indonesia — then the Dutch Indies. History buffs will know…
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