Tag: pain

Hiding

“Would you like your biryani hot or with the regular spice?”   Life instantly reminded me to leave my bravado at ...

Fire

The vision of the flame within the paper balloon carrying my prayer, aspirations, and dreams to the heavens lingered with ...

Dark Nights

Dark nights often give way to darker days.  I woke this morning, sensing the invitation to confront the fears, uncertainties, and ...

Scars

I sat in the restaurant, staring at the scar on the limb, knowing today was coming.  Today is the shared birthday ...

Victim

As I continue to reflect on the loss of my father, it is easy to think I am unique.  Candidly, and ...

Expectant

Three-plus years on from the explosion, it feels like the expectation for a rebirth in Beirut is wavering.  There are signs ...

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