The best thing he said

Noelle Khalila NicollsPrayer Book

I know there is pain in my eyes. I know there is sadness in my heart. If I could rinse it out with water, or zap it out with an electrical shock I would.  It’s there, but maybe it’s no longer in control. I know, you are strong, I already told you that. It’s why you can still give so …

Who could make me share my love again?

Noelle Khalila NicollsPrayer Book

Dear Steele: I wish I could forget about the dreams I once had, the plans I once made, the visions I once created. I think I might just have to break all ties with the person I once was; leave behind everything connecting me to the material you. I am going to have to become my new twin sister. She …

The sadness is written on my eyes

Noelle Khalila NicollsPrayer Book

Dear Steele: I would be so good for you right now. I could pry you from that computer screen and take you for a walk in the park; stand barefoot on top the giant fig roots and draw out the energy to give you strength. I could carry you to the beach for a salt bath; float atop the water …

Memories: they are all I have

Noelle Khalila NicollsSteele Chronicles

I found out that Steele and I were both from St. Mary, born in January and preferred to listen rather than speak a lot. He had a disarming smile, I usually have a scowl. My first memory came to life in August 2004 as a new and naïve Rexan at the University of the West Indies. A tall, chocolatey handsome …