North

You were there.

Nested in my memory

in spite of everything that has happened,

you were there.

I remember your peculiar smile,

your story you told as a monologue,

and the music you listened to.

Your honesty, nostalgia, and rebellion resonated with something I held dearly.

I wonder if we are sinking deeper

into the soul we’ve been searching for.

I decided to take a step forward.

Only in the end, we will see what each of us has worked on.

7.14.2026