Emotional Scars

EMOTIONAL SCARS

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.

As I gaze through space, through my watery eyes I wonder what has become. I see the stars formed by the light through the water curtain in front of me. I smile for I know all is well. The lie I tell myself that all is well, knowing very well that I'm standing on broken glasses.  My inner self has been shattered; it's been bruised beyond repair, but I keep telling myself that all is well. I'm hopeful that one day I shall find a bandage that will sooth my pain. I'm hopeful that one day a hand shall come and wipe my tears away. One day, only one day this might happen.

Dear Spotlight

Dear Spotlight

I have always thought life was about blending in. Not be seen, or heard, not known or recognised. I knew that I was Unique, I was an individual.

Through the years of blending in and never be seen or heard was the glorious times of my life. I would be more involved in group activities but always found a way of diverting the spotlight away from me. I was always the leader but never showed my leadership skills. I was always the one who came up with ideas, ways to implement things and see the final product, but when credit was given for the good work we have done I would hide myself and blend in with the non-contributors and always direct praises to those who are extroverts. I have always associated myself with extroverts; because that was one way I could always remain in the background, the “shy” one.

Be Youthful

Phenomenal world of friendship

Friendship

Word on the street says that you are kind; you are the most selfless person in town.

There are some questions in life which don’t have one answer. There’s never a right answer but what each person feels is true and right to them. Question of love have puzzled many, and even today no one answer is correct but what each individual feels is the right thing. The question of religion on the hand is as mysterious as the other billion elements in society. Who you worship and where you worship is the matter of choice and no one religion is correct as compared to the next. This is all a matter of perception how you relate to society and your contributions towards it, make it right for you and gives you that tingling sensation inside you.

Good Morning World

Good morning world, today’s a new day.

I need to get out of bed and thank my God for yet another day. I need to tell him how grateful I am for this day that I’m able to breathe the same air as my brothers and sisters. I need to sit down, take a look at the word, and remind myself of His goodness. I need to walk to the bathroom and do my morning duties so I will be fresh and look representable for you.

Make unique Cool

A Lonely life

We live in the world where one is constantly in need for approval from their peers or their social structure.

We are faced with the judgmental eye on a daily basis, where one has to ask; how do I look? Does my dress code fit into the societal norms, is it trendy enough to get the stamp of approval. When I rock my red sneakers, yellow t-shirt, pink socks, green shorts and colourful hair accessories, does this look fit in the so-called normal society. Does it fit in within the cool factor, or am I simply labelled as a weirdo for I am wearing what everyone else isn’t. I’m given names such as a walking rainbow, my peer’s even question if I have escaped from a mental institution because I am not conforming to the standard “it” look; which everyone is so appeased by.

Enjoying the Days of your Youth

Thokoza ebusheni bakho

Ecclesiastes 12:1; “1 Futhi khumbula uMdali wakho emihleni yobusha bakho, zingakafiki izinsuku ezimbi, ingakasondeli iminyaka osho ngayo ukuthi: 'Angithokozi ngayo,' ”

It is a great blessing and joy to know the Lord in the days of your youth for this grooms one into a God fearing Woman and Man for the future.

We live in a society where we’re told that we are supposed to enjoy the days of our youth. Be young, wild and free, care-free of the consequences that might follow because you’re only young once. We are given the platform to explore our wilderness, and be like untamed cats in the jungle ready to hunt. It is rare that we are told the repercussion of our actions. We are barely told the end results of this young life we’re supposed to live to the fullest.

Just Smile

Tomorrow will be a brighter day :-)

Delayed

Delays

Delays are needed in our lives. This is not entirely a train smash, or the end of the world. One does need to be delayed in order to reaffirm their route, this brings forth focus and it reassures you that you are on the right the path.

You are off to an interview, everything is well planned, outfit- perfectly prepared the night before, you do a company background check, you research the position at hand. You familiarise yourself with the transport system on how to get there, rehearse for the interview, you are on top of your game. In the morning, you leave the house an hour early allowing yourself enough time to breathe, but on the road, you are delayed. The taxi’s become a nightmare, or not even that drastic but simply everything just moves slow. You become late for the interview, either way you’re still interviewed, the interviewer is polite and pleased to meet you. Being late has devastated you, to a point that you thought it is the end of the world, you get home cry about it because all seem to have gone down south.

If pictures could talk

Through the lens of my camera

Let us document this moment in a single frame shot.

Through the lens of my camera, I can see your smile, the hidden tear on your cheek.

The emotion of that time is nicely captured, as the focus sharpens to what the eye doesn't see.

Through the lens of my camera, I can see your movement, a story to be told in time.

Through the lens of my camera, I can see your vulnerability, the fear of losing touch.

Through the lens of my camera, I can see your concern, the inevitable, and the fear of the unknown.  As every moment is captured, my lens shall tell a deeper story of what is, and what was.