A sad girl, no longer

Infatuated by rays of the moon In self she sees a shrine of liberty Scared and all, sacred and tall  She stands. Tip-toeing on the edge of a beginning Strong-willed with nothing to lose A worrier born to warrior, Amoured in shameful past Armed with melancholic triggers A smile; her first punch. Elation; a monster … Read more

Beyond the numbers

A couple of years ago I was privileged to visit Blackburn Village. For what they hoped would produce ‘raw, authentic’ content , it was the highest honor for my then employer to send a journalist into this notorious settlement. It’s quite funny how poverty and authenticity are perceived to be the same thing. The same … Read more

Back to word

Fictionalising reality, I want to say today marks exactly a year since whatever. You know how it usually goes, the ‘once upon a time’ intro convincing you a ‘perfect life’ truly exists.  Perfect life. Depending on your definition, this concept could be a thing. I’m drifting.  Writing this, the plan is to carve you the … Read more

A prisoner of excellence

Like most experiences, excellence is relative and even though external factors have a lot to do with how it’s perceived, I strongly believe that much like happiness; excellence is an inside job.

Drowning in endless possibilities

Just imagine feeling the horizon draw you closer to your dreams. Then in a blink of an eye you’re back to where you started, the scorching sand pulling you to its core.