Song

it’s a song that I sing alone
some may choose to sing along
but I am the one who walk the walk
and bring the story to a song to talk
of the world I have seen with my eyes
and felt with my two hands held out wide.
so here is the song I write
it may sound too contrite
but hear me out;
you’ll love what I’ve got.

6.30.2023

Myself

note for my future self:
don’t forget me —
because through thick of thins things
such as cheap gossip, shows, and movies,
you will forget important things.
even the things you swore you’ll never forget
because it’s easy to get tired.
know that you survived the hellish places;
it’s a proof you can do it; whatever it is you want.
believe in yourself,
remember to lead yourself,
and be responsible.

6.23.2023

Darkest

in my darkest hours,
I subtly noticed that I was alone.
only the silence and darkness
that felt like eternity remained.

thankfully, it is now pocketed
in the corner of my memory
and in the thickening of my skin
to withstand another tsunami

if you are in your darkest moment,
let me offer you my silent presence.
I will remind you that you’re not alone
and that I believe in your growth.

6.15.2023

Ease

it didn’t matter then,
but I see it matters now;
just how important a simple thing as
being at ease can be.

as if we had all we needed,
as if we were the only ones in the universe,
as if nothing but just this moment existed,
I remember the soft smile.

as I see the grey sky above,
as I wake up again,
I try to remember
to bring such ease to others.

6.14.2023