Tag: lights
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Why?
Why am I lonely among so many people?Why am I in darkness among all these lights? Why do I feel empty when my heart is full?Why do I feel far from home when I live right here? Why are you still upset when you know I never meant to hurt you?Why do I write sad…
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Sunday Blues – Darker
Last Sunday we set the clock back one hour. The end of daylight savings time is a sure sign of the arrival of autumn. Even though there is still the occasional day where the sun feels warm on my skin, the chill has definitely arrived. The days are getting cold. The nights colder. But it…
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Last Night in Jalalpur Jattan
As I am praying alone in my bedroom, the electricity suddenly goes out. Complete darkness. I cannot even see my feet where I am standing. I continue to pray, in utter darkness. A distant generator starts up. A dog is barking far away. The occasional car or truck passes by on the road just in…
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