once wronged,
the stain stays.
with time it fades,
but it won’t disappear
pray you don’t cross this river
for it won’t be the same from there
2.24.2023
Scar
Tag: life
Honor
I’d like to see a world
where we honor those who work.
those who sacrificed their comfort
for the cause of greater good;
for the truth, for the people, for the belief.
regardless of age, race, or class,
I would respect that person.
2.23.2023
Hunger
it’s rather a relaxing descent
slowly spending what is left
absent of coffee and meals,
my mind is floating free
I care less of what others need
I follow what my gut feels to be true
to be curious, to be honest, and to be fair
that’s all I care
for whatever amount of time I can spare.
2.22.2023
Race
it’s not enough.
I need more speed.
faster and stronger lines of thoughts.
more decisive and executive resolutions.
it is the way of a light bringer, a trail blazer, a guide.
I hope that serendipitous moment will arrive
allowing me to pierce through this barrier
till then, the race continues.
till the flash of a paradigm shift arrives.
2.21.2023
Thoughts
even when we are apart
I hope that you know
I think about you quite often.
each time
before the sun rise
before I close my eyes
perhaps there will be a day when we meet.
perhaps we’ll know for sure
what we want for ourselves.
2.20.2023
Kindness
warmth was shared
when it was expected the least
surprisingly, there’s softness
where only harsh words existed
what is it, that these people find
to bring forth such kindness?
it is a curious phenomenon
I hope to replicate
2.19.2023
Blink
you may not realize,
but I appreciate this moment with you
much deeply, like the red sun soaking into horizon
I appreciate your wisdom and your guidance.
I realize I may have a blind spot
so when we cover each other
I feel a warm glow enveloping us
thank you for being here with me.
I appreciate your presence.
2.18.2023
Humor
I laughed, because it was so sad;
I don’t know how else to deal with it.
bone-crashing depression is an oxymoron
but it hurts real bad, so you laugh to lift it up
it’s truly funny sometimes, how the life goes.
I am just grateful I can laugh with people I love.
I am humbled by their openness to accept my jokes.
that’s where I find the courage
to look forward to the future unknown.
2.17.2023
Window
although I know rock falls from above
and scissors pierce through a clothing,
i learned one thing
that life cannot be bound by iron shackles.
may you find a window to your soul
through an eye contact,
a memo of stranger,
or a prayer.
2.16.2023
Grace
in all you do, think, and say,
may you embrace kindness, generosity,
and righteousness.
let each action and thought
weave connections of hearts,
embraced in gratitude and respect.
may there be peace in your heart and mind
for a long journey into the unknown.
2.15.2023
Ralph with Coffee 
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