Saturday, March 27, 2010

The Madonna





It was everyone else’s expectation that she was born into. There were times when it flowed over her like a warm hug, her mind numb and accepting. But once she started to ask questions it was apparent no one had the answers nor wished to guide her towards them. When she decided to find them out for herself she felt enlightened and tried to return to the fold, but it was difficult to conform. She stepped out and journeyed toward the divine alone.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

129. The team



It seemed easy. He had the feeling assimilating could change his world. It would be simple to become someone else, to just be a friendly face, not a rebel, not a challenger to any and everything. In truth, he was simply tired. He wanted to fit in for once in his life. If it didn’t make him happy, at least it would please his mother.