Tag Archives: writing 101

Singing Children and a Chatty Woman

Posted on September 22, 2014 by jasmine shei

Children are singing on the stage. Their colorful dresses and innocent faces light up the entire stage, especially the little ones. They constantly look at each other for support with little fear in their eyes.  One child even walks off … Continue reading →

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A Titanic Moment

Posted on September 20, 2014 by jasmine shei

She woke up in the middle of the night, hands tied with wires to the monitors and body stitched with wounds from the greatest battle of humankind.  She felt lucky because she made it back and others would not have … Continue reading →

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Shit Happens

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jasmine shei

I opened a scribbled note. It read, “Everything happens for a reason…” I chocked. Is that so? What was the reason my baby had to die? What sin did he commit to deserve such a punishment? Did anyone ask me … Continue reading →

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A Flesh and Bone Collector

Posted on June 27, 2014 by jasmine shei

I am a collector Others collect treasures, memorable things I collect flesh and bones   A year ago, today My baby died I was fighting to live I came back He did not That day I shuttered into a thousand … Continue reading →

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My Perfect Storm

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jasmine shei

Date: Thursday, 12pm, 6/26/2014 From: Jesmine (the wife)  To: Joo (the husband) Joo, I want to be subtle but I do not think it works for you. Let me just come out and say it. I cannot believe you are … Continue reading →

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Where is Mrs. Pauley?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jasmine shei

Mrs. Pauley, my neighbor, had bad knees and I became her dog walker. It was my favorite pass time and Rocky, the black lab, was my buddy. Every time I came by the house, he greeted me with his licks … Continue reading →

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A Shovel, Please!

Posted on June 24, 2014 by jasmine shei

Fear is a bitch. A little bit of fear will energize you, and motivate you do the things you would never do in your complacent mind. When too much fear strikes, it will just paralyze you. That is where I … Continue reading →

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Are You Listening?

Posted on June 21, 2014 by jasmine shei

Dear Mr. Future, I believed hands and sweat is to create one’s own destination. Nothing is given or pre-defined. Now, I am not so sure. What I have worked for, in the last 5 years, is vanished. Taking with it … Continue reading →

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Life After Loss (part II)

Posted on June 19, 2014 by jasmine shei

One Cucumber and Three Donut Peaches We were out of cucumbers one Sunday. We decided to work for it, by walking to the grocery store, 4 miles away. It was ambitious for someone do not walk much on the daily … Continue reading →

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Human Instinct

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jasmine shei

July 4, 2013 I had to break the news to my family and close friends. But where do I start? In the past seven days, I lost my baby son, had placenta abruption, preeclampsia, and HELLP. Almost did not make … Continue reading →

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