The color yellow

Year 2009 I hated the color yellow. I hated anything and everything bright, really. My closet reminded me of a solemn funeral home, because everything I owned was either black, dark grey, or dark navy. I hated happy people. People who reeked of joy, you know? People who smiled a lot more than they should.…

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The limping lady

She was limping, this tiny fragile looking old lady holding a plastic bag wearing ragged clothes. She was limping towards the subway platform and I was walking right behind her. I hear God say “She’s my daughter. I love her. Pray for her” I nervously try to figure out the right timing. The tiny lady’s…

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