Tag: light

Presence

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Even if you feel like everyone’s pointing their fingers at you,

even if you feel those you trusted hurt you back,

and even if you feel taken advantage of,

Let us dance.

Yes, you have hurt a plenty of people.

Yes, you have tried to manipulate others.

Yes, you have betrayed their trust and expectations.

For now, let us dance.

Let our hearts sooth,

let our heads sway,

let our feet float.

Slowly, and surely,

let us rejoice this simple joy

of being here, with each other,

at this moment.

7.13.2025

Levity

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I walked into a cafe,

and heard someone say my name.

I thought I misheard; or thought she was calling someone with the same name —

but not, she stared straight into my eyes,

and asked, “do you want your usual?”

I said yes — and she pulled out the royal English breakfast tea in a mug cup with the right size.

I sheepishly took my cup and sat in my table.

Her matter-of-fact attitude as she welcomed,

the face that she remembered my name,

and what I usually drink felt like an honor.

It’s a wonderful experience not encountered so frequently.

Just like the warmth of the tea in my hand,

I felt the warmth and levity in my heart.

7.4.2025