When you smiled,
I felt my breath became lighter.
Like the sunshine breaking through the morning chilly air,
Your smile, it brightened world.
I still carry it.
Smile
Library
A small free library stood in front of a porch.
Among the jumble of books and drawing books,
I found an old copy of the northern folktale.
The brown pages of the book seemingly glowed
under the sunlight as the sun dipped into the horizon.
In return, I left a book from my own collection
one I had brought from the New England.
In this tiny house of books,
worlds and stories are shared.
2.12.2026
Build
Keep on building.
Let the hammer strike the raw ore
yet keep the warmth in your heart.
The winter may come and go,
but a heart that stays evergreen is rare.
Spring will come.
So keep on building your dream
for when your moment strikes.
2.11.2026
Reaching
There is still a reason to reach out.
We wove our stories together,
dark green and golden vines branching out
and digging deeper into the core.
Clouds and fogs may mesmerize your view,
but in your heart, you will know which path to take.
Breath softly. Tread lightly. Shine brightly.
2.10.2026
Sky
A step in an unexpected direction,
and uncertainty had already dawned.
When feeling lost,
remember the warmth once touching upon your skin
on a peaceful late summer day.
May that peace prevail like the blue sky.
2.9.2026
Remembrance
Let’s sit here for now
and enjoy this warm golden sunset.
The air might get chilly,
but let’s enjoy our time here now.
I can share my coat,
and we can use it as a blanket.
Oh, I found a stick, by the way,
and you know what? I loved it.
I loved it like I loved one like it as a ten year old kid.
I waved it around, bouncing it on the ground
and felt like it was cool
how I could be as childish as I want
and no one could care about it.
It even felt mischievous, thrilling, and freeing.
I am enjoying our journey, really.
Who would’ve known it’ll be like this?
Kudos for sticking it out for this long.
For many more years to come,
may we enjoy our journey getting along.
2.7.2026
Mountains
Just keep taking one step after another.
As long as the chest breaths,
as long as the heart beats,
keep going.
“It’s a mountain after mountain”
but if you love the mountain
wouldn’t this be wonderful after all?
2.6.2026
Core
Remember yourself.
Talk to your younger self
and let him know you are here.
In spite of all of the things that happened,
you have withstood and change what you could.
Because of those times, you now understand
what it means to begin again and again.
Thank yourself
for holding on.
Coming years may still be tough,
I am grateful to be here, where I am.
2.5.2026
Plan
As the new sun arises,
a new map is drawn.
A vision foresees the future
and steers the ship forward.
Believe you will arrive,
and prepare for the rocky road.
2.4.2026
Together
Nothing was built alone.
Everyone along the way gave me something.
The heart-to-heart talks warmed my soul.
Their voice, their words, and their gestures
are what I will carry in my heart.
When the time comes, I will land my voice, too.
It’s a humbling journey graced with honors.
I will remember my humble beginning
and keep on growing, moving forward.
2.3.2026
Ralph with Coffee 
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