Published in The Journey of Becoming·Sep 25, 2021Reject Rection! :)“You’re fired!” That’s all the e-mail said. No explanation. No feedback. No comp & ben. Nothing. REJECT paused for a second, took a deep breath in, and read the next one. “We’re done!” That’s all the second e-mail said. No explanation. No details. No more. Nothing. REJECT paused for a second, took a deep…Rejection2 min read
Sep 1, 2020The Old Lady and the SmartphoneWhy elders don’t blend with technology — Once again, I’m in between the gym and home. To be honest, the work — gym route is more intriguing. I get to be anxious about being late every single time. And it’s somewhat more rewarding, too. Anyway, once again, I’m on a subway. One from an older generation of…Technology4 min read
Aug 29, 2020There’s another one coming!The thing with trains and breathing — there’s always another one coming. — “Attention! Doors are closing in!” A dry voice froze me into opposing Today’s could’ve been-s. But I had long ago pledged my bitter devotion to this scene. Attention! The long squeak hollered at me, “Hey, Squeak, I expected you to be louder! …Letting Go2 min read
Published in The Inbetweens·Aug 9, 2020The Tiny Blue Jeans BagA twisted way money taught me that it’s the inbetweens that trully matter! Last year, when I moved to Bucharest, after 30 years of Constanta, it took me three months to emerge from what I used to call that time in my life when I couldn’t access any of my…Money4 min read
Jun 23, 2020Love is always warmShame is loud. Fear is tough. But Love… Love is always warm. Shame would cover all the nice words I’ve ever been told In its one and only scold — You’re broken! “You’re broken, Deli, unspoken for and without a return policy. Otherwise…” Shame is hefty. Fear is hectic. …Poem1 min read
Apr 30, 2020The Jack-of-All-Words That Simply Don’t MatterAn Ode to Smiling I smiled through you, but you smiled back My lack of resentment must’ve led you off track. I wasn’t being nice, kind Madame or Sir, Just a bit tipsy playing the Amateur. In the Room with a gloomy-view-of-the-world, I was a Jack-of-all-words never meant to be heard…Poem2 min read
Feb 19, 201915A poem to mom, remembering 15 years without. All I was, all my belongings, all the wins, and prayers, too, All the judgments and the namings, all the thrills and shivers, too. All I ever thought of you. Some the jots and some the secrets, Some the gloats and some regrets, Slow surrenders…Poetry2 min read
Jan 17, 2019[WritingChallenge] CommitmentDay 1 — The Point of No Return I’m 31 and I hate it. I always wanted to wake up one day and be a different person. One I could love. Yesterday, I’ve turned 31. Together with a frustrated sigh of oh-how-the-years-have-passed-and-the-mighty-have-fallen, I’m anti-celebrating by taking yet another writing challenge. …Writing5 min read
Published in The Hapful List·Nov 21, 20189. Thank You, Today!My Hapful List for November 21st, 2018. *A Hapful List is a list with 10 items I’m happy & grateful for at the same time. I write one of these every morning, so I can keep myself sane. ;) Thank You for the fact that winter is really coming. Thank…Winter2 min read
Published in The Hapful List·Nov 21, 20188. Thank You, Today!My Hapful List for November 20th, 2018. *A Hapful List is a list with 10 items I’m happy & grateful for at the same time. I write one of these every morning, so I can keep myself sane. ;) Thank You for Blitz. Thank you, Blitz for staying here with…Happiness2 min read