Poetry: Time

Time stands still.

I breathe in.

I breathe out.

I take a moment.

To be in this moment.

This is the calm.

This is the essence.

This is my essence.

I am brave.

I am strong.

We live in a world where time never sleeps.

We live in a world of constant noise.

Feel the air that you breathe.

Live in this moment.

This is your time.
This is my time.

Review: The Sun Is Also a Star

The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book!

*Spoiler free review*

This story is told from the point of view of both Daniel and Natasha who meet by chance when Daniel has an interview for Yale and Natasha has a meeting with her lawyer because she's going to be deported that night. It takes places over one day in New York and revolves around their relationship. Daniel spends most of the day asking Natasha questions that will supposedly make her fall in love with him.

In between the chapters, there are random snippets of history and background on characters which I haven't seen in any other books. This approach allows the reader to see in more depth why certain characters make decisions, for example Natasha is scientific and logical about love because her Father tried to follow his dreams which didn't come to fruition. Daniel believes in fate and destiny even though his Father wants him and his older brother to attend the best colleges and become doctors. He lived in poverty and didn't have the opportunity to afford the best life for his sons.

Kazia x

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