“…but she did wonder if indeed one needed ‘all that money’. And if not, what did one need to be happy?” © Monika Ribeiro 2020 In a nutshell, my novel (in the making) titled “Everywhere & Always” is about the pursuit of happiness. And, you’ll probably agree that it’s almost impossible to explore happiness without addressing money… So, I decided to throw some of my … Continue reading Novel Writing Update – Story Time
My 2019 ended… well… with passing away of one of my mentors and friends. Mine and other journalists’ tributes have just been published by the Voice News. And, I couldn’t start 2020 without acknowledging the impact this editor/publisher and friend had on my writing and life. “…Barbara Campbell trained me as a journalist while I was freelancing for Black Heritage Today and International Women’s Month magazines. She taught me … Continue reading Let’s Make the Most of Our Time…
“It was one of those afternoons when the beautiful summer sun chased even zealous hermits out their four walls. All but one. Her curtains were closed all day. She didn’t notice the sun’s rays and her skin couldn’t feel its warmth…” Yes, there’s a new book in the making! The first draft is done. Yuppie! However,… Yes, there’s a however… I have a bunch of … Continue reading Everywhere & Always – A Story Waiting to be Told
… A brief definition of a beach, by me – Soft & golden sand with a fresh breeze & the sea Yet, this shore, right here, without one grain of sand Is believed to be qualified. I believe, but not quite… … Well… Sea? Checked. Breeze? Checked. But then.., stones – and sooo haaard! ….. In my mind, there’s a memory of a soft & smooth beach Without the soft sand, … Continue reading Keep Swimming – Poem
He looked good and had a lot So, she entered the mirage Only, she had failed to notice Ugliness & lack, inside Their mirage turned to a marriage From hell – especially for her… Technically, it was not a marriage She was not the only girl Damn! Had she known before Man! Had she shut that door Now, things are not as they were And … Continue reading Mirage, Marriage, Memoir – Poem
♥ I hear you… You have a beautiful way with words Such an able mind you have, And yet it’s so sad . I see you… Broken faith, broken dreams Broken body as it seems… . I feel you… . I don’t know you, but I do I’m so human… just like you I’ve known pain for many years I believe it rhymes with ‘tears’ … Continue reading I See You. Unbroken. – Poem
There’s a type of pain that makes you cry You might even feel like you’re going to die… . You’re looking for help, but there is no point You’re feeling a pain no one felt before…. And the ones that felt it cannot give a hand They’re too busy fighting their own type of pain . So, Your mouth is now widely shut, but Your eyes must be … Continue reading Better, Faster, Stronger
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