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They hand you a box

13 Feb 202015 Feb 2020 Diligent Candy

They hand you a boxFour neat lines joined at supremely perfect right anglesYour body, rounded at the edges, pliable, more flesh than muscleSqueezing yourself into shape you triumph, look you say, I fitSkin compacted into nothingnessCells harnessed to behave One … Continue reading They hand you a box

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De Braak

2 Jun 20195 Jun 2019 Diligent Candy

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Bed Haiku

28 Jan 2019 Diligent Candy

That time of night Unmake the perfect bed Only one side Continue reading Bed Haiku

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Rebellion and Romanticism

20 Jan 2019 Diligent Candy

The night in its limitless darkness a black hole engulfing all thoughts The picture of James Dean on the table, apparently, a symbol for flagrant rebellion The clothes yet to be ironed yet to be washed scattered on the floor, … Continue reading Rebellion and Romanticism

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Freedom in a Nutshell

18 Jan 201918 Jan 2019 Diligent Candy

All wrapped up in my own thoughts. Is there anything called freedom? Where you know the ground that you stand on, understand the decisions you plan on taking? I heard you saying, “we are the choices we make,” as you … Continue reading Freedom in a Nutshell

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Nagomi Spa in Hotel Okura Amsterdam

6 Jan 2019 Diligent Candy

Today was day well-spent practicing zelf zorg or selfcare at the Nagomi Spa and health center. I had a relaxing shiatsu massage; my first. I discovered some muscles in my body that I didn’t even know existed. Points were made, … Continue reading Nagomi Spa in Hotel Okura Amsterdam

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Mindfulness and Dignita Hoftuin

16 Sep 201816 Sep 2018 Diligent Candy

I am going to share a secret with you; a delightful hangout joint that serves fresh yummy grub. Dignita Hoftuin right next to the Hermitage museum is my new favorite space in the city. I love the location, the food, … Continue reading Mindfulness and Dignita Hoftuin

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Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam

16 Jul 2018 Diligent Candy

The Tropenmuseum is an ethnographic museum started in 1864 and located in Amsterdam. I have visited it on numerous occasions and each time I discover something new.  Recently, I was intrigued by their marvellous exhibition called Fashion Cities Africa. In this … Continue reading Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam

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Face Reveal – a Half-Ghazal

7 Apr 201815 Jul 2018 Diligent Candy

Face Reveal – a Half-Ghazal My son, age 10, is into Rumi, and his face reveal The Youtuber who does voices, and HowToBasic’s face reveal Rumi the murid to murshid Shams He whispered, away from all, I will make my … Continue reading Face Reveal – a Half-Ghazal

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