The Beauty of Death: A Sophoclean Discourse on Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Parent

Dealing with loss (even pre-emptively) has turned me to what I know... to express myself creatively. I hope these words reach past me. They have helped me look at this experience as one of life's strange gifts, even if I wish its fast conclusion, I embrace it as part of my life's rich path. Characters: … Continue reading The Beauty of Death: A Sophoclean Discourse on Coping with the Loss of a Beloved Parent

Leonard’s Tribute – Memories Through the Eyes of my City

On a street in Montreal, around Concordia’s lot, There's a mural that tells a story of a life well-wrought, It's a portrait of a man with a voice so deep, Whose words have moved souls and made them weep. Leonard Cohen, he was the poet of our time, With his lyrics so profound, they seem … Continue reading Leonard’s Tribute – Memories Through the Eyes of my City

Silo #5 – Memories Through The Eyes of my City

In Montreal's Old Port, Silo #5 stands tall, A sentinel of days gone by, majestic and austere, Its industrial bones bear witness to a time, When commerce and trade were the city's lifeline. Yet now it sits, silent and still, A monument to progress, but also to will, Of those who sought to preserve its … Continue reading Silo #5 – Memories Through The Eyes of my City

Friday’s Feelings – Asking AI a question about feelings

Telling others that you don't feel like doing something with them can be a challenging situation for many people. It's natural to want to be considerate and avoid hurting someone's feelings, but it's also essential to prioritize your own needs and boundaries.

My Unstoppable Goddess – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

The unstoppable goddess, she lives among us Her steps firm, her gaze fixed With a fire in her heart that could never be quenched She moves with grace and intention that mystifies Leaving those around her in awe and admiration Her intentions, often guarded in her heart Unfold on the tides that ebb and flow … Continue reading My Unstoppable Goddess – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Thursday’s Thoughts – Asking AI to clarify a conversation killer

Prompt: Comment on the following statement: "If you don't want to hear what potentially will be a different opinion, don't ask me for mine."

Pillars of our Family – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Our parents, pillars of our family, Forever reminding us of our roots, Of how we grew together, hand in hand, Through scraped knees and ice cream cones. They were there to celebrate life's triumphs, To cheer us on and pick us up when we fell, To hold us close when we were scared, And to … Continue reading Pillars of our Family – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Winter – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Winter, a season of contrasts and contradictions, A time of snow and ice, darkness and light, For some, it's a wonderland of magic and imagination, Where the world is cloaked in a blanket of white. The air is crisp and clean, the skies so bright, It's a time to play, to laugh, to dance in … Continue reading Winter – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Urban Ghosts – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Rushing through life, we become like ghosts Lost in the urban subways of humanity Blaring past each other, unaware Of the beauty that might surrounds us The speed of life is a relentless force Dragging us along, whether we want to go or not We forget to stop and see what's in front of us … Continue reading Urban Ghosts – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

Unusual Urbanities – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind

The city breathes and pulsates, A living, shifting entity, Unpredictable and constantly changing, Like a chameleon shedding its skin. The waterfront docks were once its heart, The beating centre of international trade, With ships laden with goods from faraway lands, Docked in rows, a vibrant hive of commerce. But time marches on, and the city … Continue reading Unusual Urbanities – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind