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“Will you have to go up country to monitor progress?” Jackie suddenly asks, her sight from the screen, she stares into my eyes. “Not really and not now, if I am needed I will be notified but I don’t think I will be going there anytime soon. Why ask? Wait…! Are you starting to miss…

As I pad through the marketplace, my vision is scanning the commodities and my mind in a wonderland. I am here for some groceries. I rarely cook because I usually come back late when I am starving and exhausted, so I either do a take-out on my rich days or head to the centre. “Would…

Congratulations are in order: We have received approval to proceed with the project. I anticipate a gradual progression process, but we shall nail the very last bit of it. Everyone is currently busy trying to make it happen, and a handful of team members are off in the field to do the groundwork. In a…

Blurred signalsPerplexed messagesWeary heartsWondering minds Soulful caressSelf hangingThoughts so soothingFrom withinTo Within Assigning powerGripping ontoGoodnessAnywayAnyhow. ©Joeln

I am still rethinking my choice to stand by her, I got to know a lot when she had a meltdown. She has had quite a rough ride: an abusive marriage that led to the loss of her child in addition to two miscarriages. She has been undergoing therapy since her divorce. After the hard…

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“Ok, wait! What! No. How! But why” blabbering overwhelmed with disbelief. “ Am sorry, I know we have had some special moments, but it has to end,” she utters with exasperation as tears roll down her eyes. I am perplexed. I didn’t see this coming. Did I do something wrong!? Why did she decide to…