come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
no words of excuse needed;
it’s a way of the living.
regrets arrive at unfortunate times
fears arise even when there’s no need
judgement will arrive when it choses to.
truths hurts, but it’s the way to go
may the blessings be remembered
to accompany the long journey ahead
1.25.2023
may there be light.
when darkness blind us,
may our cherished memories
clear our eyes and lift our spirits
may the warmth of our heart
reverberate throughout our body
let us now our heads at dusk
and prepare to light up for our posterity.
1.24.2023
have you realized
your heart is beating?
as if it is another creature saying,
“I am alive!”
it is beating
even the moment
you ponder on this
and surprise, surprise:
that heart is you.
you are the heart
incessantly beaming at the world
even if you are tired, sad, or depressed
remember this.
the heart is you.
1.23.2023
being in the “zone”
no one knows how time has gone
a look in the mirror
wrinkles and crow’s feet linger
surely, it’s been a ride through fire
now it’s time for new stage, one higher
let the past go
and dive into the unknown.
1.22.2023
overcome this no matter what it takes.
yes, it’s a tidal wave of mountainous force
the world as known before is shattering
the firm ground giving away into a void
like a tornado, it’ll pull you into a vortex
faster and deeper into the darkness
but overcome this no matter what it takes.
for there will be a day with a beautiful sun
a peaceful calm blue sky over the head
and you will see a smile
on the most beautiful face
you have ever seen.
so overcome this no matter what it takes.
1.21.2023
I do not see a way out of this
with my own eyes, I don’t.
It is times like this I ask for help
to overcome what I must overcome
and to withstand what I must withstand.
the weight feels bone-crushing
the sharpness, as shape as the tip of a lance
give me a chance.
I will go where I must go.
1.20.2023
there’s only so many hours you can stay awake
sooner we fall, better are the results
like holding onto the snowball,
longer you hold on, less happy you’ll be
let it go, as they say
and you will see your dream unfold
flapping its wings like a golden crane
when the morning glory arrives
let your souls be ready to welcome it
so let it go for now.
1.19.2023
it’s learning to be okay with the silence
after your secret’s been revealed
it’s learning to keep the silence
as others chatter to garner their attention
it’s learning to be break the silence
when a need arises, but nobody speaks
it’s a long walk
and there’s a plenty of room to grow.
1.18.2023
we hope, remembering our mistakes and regrets.
we grow, building on our vows to amend
should you fall short, it will not be the end.
let us move without fear to the road ahead
let us rejoice the little things we enjoy
let us forgive shortcomings of those we meet
let us find grace and serendipity of wisdom
1.17.2023
when you are on a dueling match with someone
you need to give it all you’ve got.
your energy, your prepared muscle memories,
and most of all, your spirit.
and hopefully, it was a worthwhile way to spend the time.
1.15.2023
Ralph with Coffee 
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