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Online Shopping

I often struggle to exercise self-restraint Temptations are plenty, and I am no saint When online retailers hold their surprise sales E-mailing reminders, any attempt at restraint fails Seventy percent off is too good to ignore It’s a good time to update my wardrobe some more Being good at arithmetic, I can calculate Quite quicklyContinue reading “Online Shopping”

Reinvention

Reinventing yourself is often talked about, It is the mantra in vogue, without a doubt Open your mind and your purse, get a makeover Live the life that you’ve dreamt of, before it is over That is what “lifestyle consultants” proclaim You could be a new person behind the old name.. Unfortunately the methods ofContinue reading “Reinvention”

New Year

Another year has dawned, it’s the first of January Eager I am to fill the pages of my diary It’s a good idea to start on the very first day My mind draws a blank, there’s nothing new to say Nothing that sounds original, groundbreaking Probably a rehash of resolutions I’ve been making Year after year,Continue reading “New Year”

Job satisfaction

To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth. Pearl S. Buck I have a job, with satisfaction I can say That takes care of needs and bills to pay Leaves me enough for careful indulgence In luxuries of life, that I enjoy with prudence That should suffice for work satisfaction- SomeContinue reading “Job satisfaction”

The story that I need

So tell me a story that holds me Captive in its brilliant imagery A story that leaves me spellbound Whose words drown every other sound A story that tugs at the strings of my heart A story of which I can be a part Tell me a story, will you, my dear To dispel the dark cloudsContinue reading “The story that I need”

Inadequate

lindasharpwilliams.com All of us feel every now and then Inadequate, imperfect, just rotten The world sends reminders in myriad ways Some subtle, some blatant, each of them says There is a measure you do not stand up to There is so much more that you should do.. Social media has the remarkable power To constantly keepContinue reading “Inadequate”

The first day of winter

As I woke up my sleepy little boy He jumped out of bed shouting with joy- “Today is the first day of winter!” he said As he jumped up and down, excited, in bed, And I tried to join in his excitement in vain The cynic in me looked at the dark clouds andContinue reading “The first day of winter”

Holiday stress

Throngs of people milling about The stores, shopping, without a doubt That it is absolutely necessary To buy that non-functional but pretty accessory To give as a gift to someone whose name Appears on their holiday list, it’s part of the game An unwritten rule that circulates in society Says exchanging gifts constitutes propriety So stressed out and frantic, tiredContinue reading “Holiday stress”

“Like”

There was a time when “like” meant A look of approval, a personal compliment And “followers” belonged to people well-known Leaders, actors, business tycoons and so on.. Entered the web and now you could follow Millions of websites that could show Information interesting and useful to you Posted by someone ordinary too. Social media had its genesisContinue reading ““Like””

The very important predicament

Image source: shelbyrice.com Trapped in the age-old conundrum, Exasperated, confused and panic-stricken Pulling out pieces picked at random I am one of those millions of women Who stare at their closets each day Overflowing with clothes and accessories Before getting dressed, for work or for play This tops the list of their many worries- DespiteContinue reading “The very important predicament”

The World of Fantasy

I thought highly of my skill at parenting Showing my child reality was wise I spared him from fantasy, unrelenting In my efforts to portray truth before his eyes So there was no mention of Santa, or elf or a fairy No presents left under the Christmas tree Fantasies are futile, reality can be scary Facing itContinue reading “The World of Fantasy”

My favorite book

Written in response to the Indispire challenge: Your favourite book or author. How did it/he/she influence you? Why do you think others should read it/him/her? A book that was a compulsive read One that made my heart bleed As I followed raw emotions laid bare Of Mariam and Laila, two maidens fair “A Thousand SplendidContinue reading “My favorite book”