I am
productive
not overwhelmed
I am
even
at times bored.
I am okay
but wonder
is there more?
I am steady
climbing up,
climbing down
breathing
sitting
being
sleeping
It’s all new
this space around,
above,
beneath
between
Yet–
I know it
all
inside out
I am memories sweeping by
I am dreams filling up
I am floating
these calm waters
steady
steady
steady
swim.
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.
Late into the night Early in the morning Noon when the sun is high high above my head I think about it! With soft tender
A Thousand Cuts by Parivash Fahim Goff Illustration by Monica Vesci Edited by Andrea Nevin & Sonia Chintha “Sonofa…” She stared at the blinking lights.
Baby, baby, baby That first time.. my heart fluttered, so severe that my skin shivered; a tiny quake–oh bliss Baby, baby, baby that voice high
