Here and Nowhere I looked to my right He put up a beautifully painful fight No time to waste It’s time for his eternal rest I looked to my left She gave birth to a son Fearless were his cries, and motions – so deft! I knew then, a fighter was lost yet born […]
A Birdcage “You look astoundingly cheery darling! Reason?” – “All praises to the empty birdcage, my darling” “Your eyes sparkle with merriment, but is it for the empty birdcage my love?” – “indeed my love, for I have placed a moment and more inside, as tranquil as a dove” “Now I am concerned,
Gather Moments My soul sisters were busy picking strawberries, It was something divine, like watching fairies They looked at me to ask “why so silent?” With half a smile and a twinkle in my eyes, I answered “I am basking in the moment…” Manizey Manizey is an academic and storyteller based in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A cafe story Every table has a story to tell – Some carry echoes from the hospital corridors Some come bearing celebrated stories Some come with glad tidings Some come in search of new beginnings Every sip from every cup holds a story to be told – Some glimmer in silver, some
Unreal Magic Diana looked like a sunflower in her sandy saffron dress She was picking fresh flowers for her home, a place she labels as “a mess” Rose, known for her rosy spirit was dressed in all white; Busy finding Akoya pearls for herself in hopes of chasing peace and quiet Pearl flashed
Silent Noise Do you hear it? …what? Silence? …yes, it’s deafening You prefer noise instead? …a bit of both I’d say What do you hear now? …YOU, I hear you now And? …it’s just noise, I prefer silence now …or maybe, silent noise… Yes, I would prefer, silent noise… Manizey
