come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
The sun was bright
there were kids on a lawn
joyfully running together.
it was a good day to run.
leaves were leaking warm colors
brisk air hit the lips and nostrils
as my feet launched from the ground.
after a blur of rush of sceneries,
I noticed a smile.
thankfully, it was warm.
11.5.2023
in a silent night
I saw a glimpse of light
I hope it is alright
for me to reach this bright
shining light tonight
9.30.2023
I can’t recall when it all started
to enjoy biting another
and to be bitten.
All I did was to walk the walk
that was dark when it was dark
and walk the bright one when it was bright
yet there’s that lingering feeling
as if my hands are not clean before this meal.
언제부터인지는 기억이 나지 않는다.
서로를 물어 뜯고
물어 뜯기는걸 즐기게 되었는지는.
어두울 때는 어두운 길을 걷고
밝을 때는 밝은 길을 걸었을 뿐인데
걷고 난 후엔 무엇인가 바뀐 느낌이
식사전 손씻지 않은 찝찝함처럼 있다.
6.7.2023
Shine like the brightest star at night
dark coldness stings,
but no matter what, shine:
smile, be kind, and love as best as you can
it’s okay if you tumble and fall
it will be brighter tomorrow.
4.5.2023
take photos.
I recommend it.
you get to see the evidence
that you have survived through it all:
happiness, sadness, good and bad.
you’ll root for your past self to smile more
and less be angry or sad.
in spite of all the philosophies and rules,
in a way, principles and values are there
to make you happy, I think.
I want you to be happy.
I want you to live a bright and warmer life.
3.21.2023
there is something sticky in my feet
it drags along the sidestreet
it’s not the smudges of dog feces
it’s not the dried skin leather of mice
it’s like a second layer of skin on my face
like a large red paint on my countenance
that I cannot see for myself
like a fermented smell that permeates
but did you know,
like a sticky gum in your hair,
there’s a trick to rid of its gloominess
either cut the hair for a new look
or get the ice and freeze it for awhile
bright sunny day isn’t too far away
just look up,
it’s right there.
11.4.2021
Ralph with Coffee 