They told you Not once, Not twice, But again and again and again That you are not good enough. They thought the repetition Will drill it Into your mind, Into your soul That you are not good enough. They were sure that You will give up, You will stop Out of exhaustion accepting That you [...]
Author: Mia Winhertt
Today’s Tiny Tale: Turning Up
He wanted to go but knew she wouldn't. She was terrified to go but knew he would. So she turned up and he didn't.
The Same Mistake
He had sworn to himself, On everything he had, On everything he was, That never ever again Would he make the same mistake. He had fallen too deep down, Been stepped on, Been forgotten, To make him realize To not make the same mistake. He had been broken Beyond repair, Beyond penance, To know how [...]
Today’s Tiny Tale: The King’s Queen
Everyone used to laugh at her horns. He genuinely believed it to be her crown. That's how the king found his queen.
Forgive Yourself
Have you forgiven yourself For those wordful arrows of poison That you aimed at a loved one, Wittingly or unwittingly? Those that came back for you In full force, Striking you as well? Have you yet? Have you forgiven yourself For those actful boulders of thoughtlessness That you rolled down at anyone, Wittingly or unwittingly? [...]
Today’s Tiny Tale: First Love
Somehow, his love was never enough. Then she learnt to love herself. She was her first true love.
Your Christmas Miracle
When you hear Christmas,Who do you think of?Christ or Santa?Redeemer or gift-giver? Or is it a human being?Someone you knewAnd lost touch with?Someone you still know? Other than other-worldly,Someone from this worldWho may have made you smile,Who may have struck a chord? Christ would be far.Santa would be busy.But if it's a mere person,Maybe you [...]
Today’s Tiny Tale: Birthday Eve Thoughts
I may not be what the past I expected. I may not be what the future I will be. But in this moment, I am happy.
Dream Awake
It's easy to dream Especially when you're sleeping. It's easy because Nobody's peeking. It's easy to let Your guard down, When even you have no control To give the dream a frown. It's easy So we do it. Not once, not twice, As many times as it may hit. What's difficult is To dream awake. [...]
Today’s Tiny Tale: Weekend
She had patiently tolerated five. Till she opened her arms wide, And was happily hugged back by the weekend. (Analogy? Maybe.)
An Author You'll Remember 