Tag: heart

Comparison

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Thought I was being smart

preparing for the unknown,

becoming better than yesterday,

well, becoming better *at being better than others* than yesterday.

Instead, holding onto its sharp edge

I wondered why this matters in the first place.

As I sat in the dark,

I thought of the meal I had shared on a Thursday evening.

It was just any other day.

It lasted only an hour or two,

but I vividly remember I was there.

And the words I have heard,

the stories that were told,

and the ideas that were exchanged

are not something I want to dismiss

as just a moment of reverie.

It mattered.

It has shown me something that mattered.

I choose to believe the reason lies in there,

to keep on holding on.

And to believe it will work out in the end.

2.28.2026

Hope

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I wish for the warmth in the morning of winter.

The coolness of a breeze in the late summer afternoon,

and the song in our heart dancing in circles.

Playful talks, roaring laughs, and feeling smiles,

full of hope, we’d march forward.

We’d be ready for what’s to come.

2.23.2026

Follow

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Sway a little, twist a whistle,

Groove in rhythm, beating a drum.

Bum-da-dum, and here I am.

Dum-da-dum, here we go.

Look into my eyes and see the sky,

glimpse of your soul in the darkest hour,

rising again with a golden sunlight

ever so bright with warmth of delight.

Hum-ho, let’s get going,

Hum-hum-ho, here we go!

2.15.2026

Library

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A small free library stood in front of a porch.

Among the jumble of books and drawing books,

I found an old copy of the northern folktale.

The brown pages of the book seemingly glowed

under the sunlight as the sun dipped into the horizon.

In return, I left a book from my own collection

one I had brought from the New England.

In this tiny house of books,

worlds and stories are shared.

2.12.2026

Remembrance

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Let’s sit here for now

and enjoy this warm golden sunset.

The air might get chilly,

but let’s enjoy our time here now.

I can share my coat,

and we can use it as a blanket.

Oh, I found a stick, by the way,

and you know what? I loved it.

I loved it like I loved one like it as a ten year old kid.

I waved it around, bouncing it on the ground

and felt like it was cool

how I could be as childish as I want

and no one could care about it.

It even felt mischievous, thrilling, and freeing.

I am enjoying our journey, really.

Who would’ve known it’ll be like this?

Kudos for sticking it out for this long.

For many more years to come,

may we enjoy our journey getting along.

2.7.2026

Together

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Nothing was built alone.

Everyone along the way gave me something.

The heart-to-heart talks warmed my soul.

Their voice, their words, and their gestures

are what I will carry in my heart.

When the time comes, I will land my voice, too.

It’s a humbling journey graced with honors.

I will remember my humble beginning

and keep on growing, moving forward.

2.3.2026

Imagine

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Imagine love.

What does it feel like to you?

Perhaps, like a passionate poem,

a resilient and solemn dedication,

or an enigmatic and mystic riddle?

May you hold on to one that suits you.

May you remember what it meant in the past

And may you continue to grow with those

Who share with you the feeling.

1.27.2026

Humility

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Hold your heart as though your chest is transparent.

In your thoughts, always keep what is right.

In your words out of mouth, make sure they are clean.

Frugal in what you treat yourself,

but be mindful of quality of your meals.

Prudence is a virtual, so is the wisdom.

Have courage, peace in center, and clarity in eyes.

1.21.2026