come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
I give my gratitude
for reminding me
why I wake up in the morning.
why I go through the grind.
why I pray.
it’s the honor to serve
all those who deserve
a decent shot at this life.
I am returning to the fray,
once more, to earn my dream.
6.24.2023
note for my future self:
don’t forget me —
because through thick of thins things
such as cheap gossip, shows, and movies,
you will forget important things.
even the things you swore you’ll never forget
because it’s easy to get tired.
know that you survived the hellish places;
it’s a proof you can do it; whatever it is you want.
believe in yourself,
remember to lead yourself,
and be responsible.
6.23.2023
I am rooting for you;
all the hardship is for you to grow.
it is okay to be sad, lonely, and despair.
just hold on.
hold on!
tomorrow’s gonna be alright.
if not, the one after that will be.
it’ll all be worthwhile.
6.22.2023
이제는 꿈과 희망과 감사의 노래를 부를 거야
더 이상 아픔의 노래는 그만 부를 거야
씁쓸한 과거는 과거대로 두고
앞으로 향해 나아갈 거야.
그런 과거들이 있었으니
지금이 있는 것이니
나는 지금을 살거야.
6.22.2023
are you well?
I’ve been obsessed with myself lately
I’ve forgotten to ponder upon your well-being
I am well, in fact,
I am sleeping, eating, and breathing very well
so I must be well.
I am curious how you are these days
that why I am scribbling these light letters
in hope that you are healthy and happy.
6.21.2023
잘 지내나요ㅎㅎ
요즘 내 자신 걱정만 하느라
그대에게 따뜻한 마음을 전하지 못했네요
저는 잘 지내고 있답니다!
숨 쉬고, 잘 자고, 잘 먹고 지내니
잘 지내고 있는 것이겠죠.
그냥, 보고 싶어요!
그래서 이렇게 가벼운 글을 끄적입니다.
건강하고, 행복하게, 잘 지내시길 바라요.
6.21.2023
it’s raining all over
the ever blue sky is dark and angry
when will the sun come out I wonder
sturdy ground has become murky
but I will look up
I will choose to grow
please don’t give up
smile is what I will sow
6.20.2023
blinking my eyes a few times
at this small yellow lamp light
quietly shining on my desk
solely in the dark of my room.
a picture of an old man
on the cover of a thick black book
silently gazes at me in agony
there is silence
except for the humming of the AC
and the sound of cars zipping by
in silence, all these exist
6.19.2023
it’s beyond wealth,
power, and fame.
the thrill of a puzzle
strategized and solved
riddles beyond paradigms
a reality within a reality.
6.18.2023
if you feel the boiling anger
in every fiber of your muscle
smile. and forget about them all.
let’s instead stay curious
a solution to this complicated problem
may lie just in front of our eyes
if we can just have a laugh
and look at it again.
6.17.2023
Ralph with Coffee 
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