come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
this isn’t the time to fall asleep
this isn’t a time for a self-pity
it’s time to see the world as it is
and act on what you can change
prepare for what may be hard to change
it’s a trick of the mind you need to see through
when you walk through dark tunnel
under the weight of an ocean
I wish you a safe journey.
9.25.2022
It’s hard to describe:
it’s too bright to see
but I feel it is warm
I sense softeness in it
I also see its scorching heat
beyond words, beyond what can be seen
I believe.
it is there.
And I walk into the darkness
with the faith in my heart
and hope it will guide me the way.
it is a leap of faith.
9.24.2022
blinded by vast horizon full of minuscule particles
lying beneath abysmally dark night sky,
I close my eyes and feel for the passing breeze,
carrying a scent, a dream-like hint, slipping into my eyes,
closed yet listening, tracing threads, weaving
a multivariate symphony of breaths,
humming and purring comfortably into the mystery.
9.24.2020
dear, I wish you love.
yes, don’t be sorry
be merry
in what you do,
what you choose to become
be happy
and yes, it would be nice
if you stayed
a little longer by my side
but go where your heart tells
I will be content
in knowing your heart is full.
9.23.2022
A butterfly sat on a table across from me
I stared at it; it back at me
for a moment, we sat still; just staring.
I stared at it so intently that
I felt like I could feel shivers in its wings.
then it flew; and what I could describe as levity,
I felt. As the world whirled and bobbed,
I could find joy in my heart.
then it flew and flew, far enough
where my mere physical sight could not reach
and when I knew it was gone
I made a song
to commemorate our encounter.
9.22.2022
in every move I make
I hope it inspires positivity
I wish there to be productivity
I yearn for more love
and I dream for happier times.
yes, it may sound naive
but watch and see
what the future beholds
9.21.2022
focus — now is not the time to doze off
feel the weight of your body
the weight you are responsible for
when you lift up your body
embrace the gravity’s resistance
remember that you are growing
now is the time to feel, to move, to dance.
welcome to the world, darling
9.20.2022
let us sweat when we can;
build the work that may go unseen
help that may not be reciprocated
though there are many sweets and beauts
I know who I am; and what I am called to:
the reason to raise the body from the ground
the joy in the hustle with fellow companions
and appreciation of small things
such as the whistle of a bird
amongst breezy autumn forest
glorious descent of graceful sun through horizon
I am humbly thankful for these graces.
9.19.2022
tears of natural state
will only recognize
true pain behind that tear
once overflown,
there’s no holding back
so hold on; while it is here
go hard and make no excuse
9.17.2022
is life a waltz
or is it a blitz
still trying to get to the promise land, are you?
look around and tell me what you see:
wouldn’t you say it’s pretty close?
I wonder where you’d be happy
where you’ll be at peace.
9.17.2022
Ralph with Coffee 
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