Friend

it’s quiet, but not heavy.
a clear light blue sky,
and bright airy sun ray
leans into my navy shadow room.

I part my lips to say:
“I know you are here
even if I cannot see you now.

Thank you for all you did for me.
Thank you for believing in me.
Thank you for staying with me.”

and I closed my eyes.

12.28.2023

running

When you run,

Start slow.

And then pick it up bit by bit.

Slow down once in a while

But when you see your chance,

When you feel the stars are lining,

When you taste sweetness in the air,

Run as fast as you can

Squeezing every liquid out of your muscles

See the white flash in front of your eyes

When you are through

You will know

You have done it.

You have lived the best part of this run.

12.3.2023