Good

I sometimes right pompous words.
I talk grand and smart.
but in the end,
I wanted to be seen and appreciated.
to be acknowledged for the work I have done
and get a light pat on the back,
telling myself I have done a good work.
thank you for giving me the attention.
thank you for words of encouragements.
thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I see your warmth, your kindness, and goodness.
I realize I’ve been basking in your good mood.
I appreciate our connectedness
and I wish you well.

2.11.2023

Stay

at the moment with embrace the full impact:
the pang of shame, regret, guilt, and whatnot;
I know that impulse — impulse to end it all —
but just don’t go yet.

don’t go walking into that darkness yet.

stay a little while.
take a deep breath with me — and
let it go — as naturally as it all should be.

notice the white dots in the dark sky —
shining brightly, traveling across universe —
to meet you at your eyes.

so stay a little while longer.
take it one step at a time.
in time, we’ll get there
and look back at it all and smile.

2.5.2023

Strength

“to withstand things that I can’t”
may be a modern underrated life element
so much power we yield when we want
stop and wonder if all’s gone in a moment
what strength we have left
to withstand all that’s f’d
perhaps we run as fast as we can on bubbles
one day we’ll find gone are all troubles
who knows what future brings
but withstanding pain does sting