Author Archives: sunrays

I stood here long ago, At this same crossroads, That served as a courthouse; Where I was served a sentence, Where they refused to believe The truth in my story, And in my apology; Where they stripped me Off my … Continue reading →

I used to think, That the meaning Of life, Is revealed In the grandest act, Whether in fact, It means gaining success, Fame, or wealth, Or reaching the epitome Of being kind; This meaning, The quintessence Of my existence, Must … Continue reading →

I walked down a road one day, For I had nothing to do or say, There was just too much on my mind; And in walking, I hoped I would find, Peace and its ally, quiet. The verdant green Was … Continue reading →

It is the start of a new day, The break of dawn so to say, I wake up to find That I’m longer who I was yesterday. So much has changed In the darkness of the night, A battle was … Continue reading →

SilenceIs a language in itself –Speaking loudlyTo convey the essenceOf strong dissent,Or the defiant thunderOf protest,And on occasionThe gentle whisperOf submission. The absence of wordsSpoken, or otherwise,Is seldomA dead end;It is oftenA portal to open,And cross over,To fathomThe power of … Continue reading →

I welcome new days That hold the promise of sunrays, For I love the warmth of them Kissing my skin; And when the sun has set, I hope for a reset To still my mind, And give in to the … Continue reading →

I stand back To view the canvas, A veritable plethora Of resplendent colours; Every imaginable hue, Shades of red, yellow, green and blue, Splattered across. Yet despite the obvious chaos, I see order – I see the beauty That the … Continue reading →

I remember the time When my younger self, All of four or five, Would watch in fascination, The eternal dance Of a battalion Of miniscule warriors – Dust particles, As they traipsed along The glorious sunbeam, To the rhythm of … Continue reading →

Look for the stories That breathe fire Into your listless soul, Look for the stories That inspire, The stories that send a thrill Down that dark hole Void of hope, Which you haven’t Been able to fill, No matter how … Continue reading →

A bell goes off in the distance, Sending a swarm of students, Milling out of classrooms Onto the playground; Some gather around To talk in a small group, While others troop To play some game, All around, there’s fun and … Continue reading →