come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
a big wave washed by
its crashing sound afar now faint
golden yolk of a sun arises towards the sky
redeeming its former glory
grateful to have a footing on the earth again
ready for a gleeful rumble and tumble
hoping to smile more again
10.10.2022
I don’t know what it is I am feeling now
it feels as though my chest is hollow
sinking deeper into the eath
waves of regrets awash me
inevitability and inescapability weighs on me
horn blows, the final call of the day.
I hesitate a little, wondering if I should leave.
it appears there’s nothing holding me here
then I glimpse at the child, one I used to know
there was something, like a saying or promise
but I can’t seem to remember.
I wonder what it is. I wonder if it still matters.
a little longer, if I am free to do so.
just a bit longer, if I may.
10.9.2022
when there’s fire growing in you,
be aware of where it is directing you
with fierce momentum,
you may actually be heading towards a wall
and when you hit the wall
euphoria, thrill, and energy all will dissipate
memories of bravado and chivalry
all but a blip in the realm of infinite desert
be aware of where the fire brings you
and pray that prudence will safeguard you
10.7.2022
sitting here in my chair
reading your notifications
as jazz music flows in earbuds
in this silent dark night
I start noticing
tiny little bits of light
building in my chest
I realized it was a reflection
of light from everywhere
it is still a dark night
and I embraced all of these light
with gratitude
and a vow to pay it forward
10.6.2022
wishing upon the star,
I yearn for soft touch
from one soul to another
dreaming of adventure
should we get there somehow
it’ll be worthwhile for showdown
10.5.2022
when I woke up,
I felt an ocean breeze
and thought of the thin lips of yours
that slightly curved up as you smiled
brushing dark hair over ears with a curled hand
It made me happy to wake up.
It made me hope for another day.
10.2.2022
I thought your message was clear
like an echo bouncing from mountains
when I shout a call for a meeting;
empty, and no chance of ever seeing again
so it’s an unexpected surprise,
when there is a blazing trail of messages
laid out to read, but these are illegible
please, give me something, something clear
I’ve been shouting all this time
now my voice is harsh and heart is vulnerable
please show the sign to this eyes,
and I’ll make your time worth it.
10.1.2022
if what I have read between lines is correct
I think you are in a happier place
I do enjoy basking in the warm glow
as you brighten up with joy
I do sincerely wish for your well-being
I am thinking about you
you were always there
in times of hardship
in times of peace
no matter what others say
no matter what you had to go through
hang on with me just a little longer
we are pushing ahead for another run
it won’t be the last,
and no guarantee we’ll come back
but at least we are in this together.
one more time, into the fray, we go.
9.26.2022
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
Ralph with Coffee 
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