poetry – James D'Souza

Choice

Chocolate or vanilla? It’s yours to choose, “Because I like it” “Because it tastes good” “Because I wanted it” Because, because, because… Maybe you chose for the joy of choosing. Or because you are privileged. Chocolate or vanilla? It’s yours to lose, “Because I hate it” “Because it’s just food” “Because I disliked it” Because,ContinueContinue reading “Choice”

We are the perfect match

Valentine 2016 My strengths complement,your not-strengths,in every way.You magically, compensate for where, I’m not quite able, To get it one-hundred percent. Only together, we are the perfect match.

The Man Who.

A walk in the park 1. The man who always thinks/ the man who never stops/ the man who sees it all/ the man who never drops. 2. The man who’s standing firm/ the man who doesn’t slow/ the man who holds together/ the man who’s in the flow. 3. The man who’s level-headed/ theContinueContinue reading “The Man Who.”

My Utterly Fearless Sister

That’s me and my sister. Younger but not behind. Creative but not unhinged. Older but not darker. Spiritual but with no more faith. Empathic but not lost. Talkative but not domineering. Annoying but not unreasonable. Standing firm but not inflexible. Small but not ignored. Bright but not dazzling. Happy but not flighty. Impulsive but notContinueContinue reading “My Utterly Fearless Sister”

Please Leave Your Mind At The Door

Misdirection, misinformation, miscommunication, misquotation, disinformation, disinterest. Apathy. Turn on, tune in, drop dead. Please leave your mind at the door.

And For What?

Attempt. For a second. Try. For a while. Go on. Give it a go. Give yourself. And For What? Spend. The Time. With Important People. Make. The Time. Phone A Friend. Serve All And For What? Create Romance. Take. A Chance. Feel. The Dance. Intimate. And For What? Do Something for Someone Else. Altruistic. Contribute.ContinueContinue reading “And For What?”