Hibernate this time
instinctively follow it,
never doubting it.
Hibernate next time
without blame or anger,
leave frustration now.
Hibernate every time
it's correct and organic,
stop defining it.
No wrongs come from this
only rhythmic movements,
allow them to flow.
Sonia Chintha is an Indian American writer who lives in the Washington DC area. She blogs, writes poetry, and fiction. She is also an English teacher who believes that our experiences teach us more than any test. She is the founder and co-editor of Good Little Girls.
The bright green trees blurred as they passed my window. I could see them through my peripheral, guardians always there. I placed my finger in
Sweet, silky plantain, creamy cinnamon custard massage my tongue. It’s new and addictive and comforting. A dull headache lingers reminding me that I am now
The leaves sizzle on the wind dangling in crowds like kids on monkey bars. They twinkle in the early evening sky: stripes of green, yellow,