come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
Like a wall of ice against a glowing sun,
a memory deeply buried in the back of the mind emerges.
Between what is appropriate and what isn’t,
I hesitated and regurgitated my words.
And then miscommunication and misunderstanding ensued,
Until I had to straighten it out and realize
that eventually, the life converges to an end.
So let me at least just say: hi.
6.24.2025
만약에 ‘혹시 너 괜찮아?’하고 물어봐 준다면
나는 이렇게 대답할래 ‘나는 괜찮은데? 헤헤 근데 너가 어떤지 궁금하다‘
유치원에 있는 갓난아기들처럼 다투기도 하지만
소중하거든, 이런 순간들이.
고맙고 또 고맙지. 너를 볼 수 있는 이 순간들이.
행복하렴. 나의 기쁨아. 나의 꿈아. 나의 사랑아.
1.21.2025
it’s as effortless as a hot knife
cutting through a block of butter
it’s as natural as peanut butter
in between sandwich breads
it’s as predictable as the moon
and the sun greeting each other
sometimes,
people you thought you’d click don’t click;
people you never expected to click do click.
in a world of chase for power
and yearning for innocent connection
we are torn to make a decision.
may you make the wisest decision.
even if you don’t,
I hope you will work towards
a future you’ll feel like yourself.
sleep tight.
12.26.2022
Ralph with Coffee 