let my scars be a warning sign to you let it be a healing factor for your path
and a guide through this tortuous journey
I’ve bled and wept
but may you save yourself
10.8.2022
Scars
Category: Coffee with Ralph
Steam
when there’s fire growing in you,
be aware of where it is directing you
with fierce momentum,
you may actually be heading towards a wall
and when you hit the wall
euphoria, thrill, and energy all will dissipate
memories of bravado and chivalry
all but a blip in the realm of infinite desert
be aware of where the fire brings you
and pray that prudence will safeguard you
10.7.2022
Embrace
sitting here in my chair
reading your notifications
as jazz music flows in earbuds
in this silent dark night
I start noticing
tiny little bits of light
building in my chest
I realized it was a reflection
of light from everywhere
it is still a dark night
and I embraced all of these light
with gratitude
and a vow to pay it forward
10.6.2022
Wish
wishing upon the star,
I yearn for soft touch
from one soul to another
dreaming of adventure
should we get there somehow
it’ll be worthwhile for showdown
10.5.2022
Star
at night, in my front porch,
I close my eyes
and stare up at the sky
and try to recall all the night skies
I have seen through my journey
I listen and gently reach for the memory
when I open my eyes
I realize
there’s glow in my heart
stars of precious moments
wishing me well as I take step forward
10.4.2022
As it is
I opened my door,
and let the crisp fall breeze enter the room.
I saw the sky was mild blue empty of clouds
I knew not what lied over the horizon
but I knew I must start walking
I took a step.
it was cold, shriveling my skin
but I took another step
because I knew I had to.
I tried to look up at the sky
hoping to see the moon and the stars
because I knew I had to move.
I took another step.
10.3.2022
Thank you
when I woke up,
I felt an ocean breeze
and thought of the thin lips of yours
that slightly curved up as you smiled
brushing dark hair over ears with a curled hand
It made me happy to wake up.
It made me hope for another day.
10.2.2022
Why?
I thought your message was clear
like an echo bouncing from mountains
when I shout a call for a meeting;
empty, and no chance of ever seeing again
so it’s an unexpected surprise,
when there is a blazing trail of messages
laid out to read, but these are illegible
please, give me something, something clear
I’ve been shouting all this time
now my voice is harsh and heart is vulnerable
please show the sign to this eyes,
and I’ll make your time worth it.
10.1.2022
Call
turn the other cheek, I learned.
but it’s so hard to do
when it is a wounded creature
determined to wound others
and drop poisons in gardens to survive
should this be a calling for a rise to a need
I shall go forth and deal with this creature
though for I don’t know what future holds
I pray that I will come back safe and sound
I hope there will be happiness in the end
9.30.2022
Congratulations
if what I have read between lines is correct
I think you are in a happier place
I do enjoy basking in the warm glow
as you brighten up with joy
I do sincerely wish for your well-being
Ralph with Coffee 
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