come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
Take the harder route
if that’s the right way.
Many will resent you
you will feel awful
but at least you’ll know
You chose the right way.
What does it worth?
Not a safety, gain, or glory
but your knowledge
of the alignment of your heart.
6.29.2026
In the quiet grass field,
a sliver of fluorescent green
arched on my knee level.
And then another, then another.
Everescent, yet so real.
They remind me of the light, the warmth, and the faith.
6.27.2026
After the fear, pain, and shame passed by
I found myself shivering for warmth.
I held on to the words “Expecto patronum”
as if clinging on to a life vest in the middle of dark ocean
hoping somehow, contrary to all of the evidence presented in my bare memory
that I could find a solace in warmth again.
As I mumbled yet another “Expecto patronum”
I took a step forward. Then another, and kept moving on.
One day, it will be alright.
I will carry you to where the warmth is.
Hold on to your light, and stay alight.
It’s all going to be alright.
6.27.2026
I have taken the leap of faith to the wrong side
opposite of where those who have been waiting to catch me
into those who had already left me.
Not only does it hurt to have my trust betrayed
but knowing that I have betrayed the trust of those who believed me
has left a piece of burning ice in my soft spot.
It hurts. It’s searing. It cut through.
Still,
Thank you for this valuable lesson.
Thank you for believing in me.
Thank you for carrying on.
6.26.2026
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