Poems

love

The thing about love is that it exists, but it doesn’t too. It exists when you have it. You understand why there are paintings of the most passionate kiss. You understand the letters Beethoven wrote to his Immortal Beloved. You […]

Art and Culture

Dear Diary: Charlie

Author’s Note: Charlie is a fictional character from the book, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Stephen Chbosky. The write-up below is a letter that Charlie sends to the person he used to communicate with. This article is part […]

birthdays
Lifestyle

Birthdays 101

For most of us, birthdays are special. Maybe it is because of the extra love and attention we gain, or maybe because of the variety of cakes, ranging from simple ones to the latest Encanto Birthday Cake? […]

Poems

My dear

Author’s note: The poem below is a conversational piece between two people.   Beloved, it’s late, go to sleep, please. Yes, my dear, I will.  Will you really, my sweet? No, my dear.  Dearest, why? Sleep doesn’t come to me, […]