Do it for yourself.
Remember the heartaches, the agonizing tears.
The words, the kindness, the warmth,
let them be dedicated for your past self.
It will ignite into a plasma,
for the world to see — and for yourself to rest.
5.29.2025
Self
Tag: self
Self
I may not be as selfless as I thought.
I may not be as virtuous as I thought.
but that is okay.
it’s better to acknowledge it
and accept it in others too
than to sit and point fingers at people
for failing to live up to the virtues.
strive for what you want,
and if what you want is virtue
that is okay too.
11.21.2023
Shell
try recording yourself and watch it again.
if you haven’t been your best version,
you’ll notice all of your wrongdoings:
pride, selfishness, and ignorance.
that’s why we put the best effort every day.
to be not ashamed of yourself in the future;
to be able to say you did your best;
to look back and realized you tried your best
regardless of all the past mistakes you see.
so let’s give it all today
everyday is a new challenge.
6.12.2023
Unlock
at times, life’s too short to play safe
unlock your potential
and be your true self.
room to roam and roar with freedom
may go a far way for your health
as long as no one is hurt, give it a try
you won’t regret it.
4.21.2023
Weightlifting
weightlifting is a performative art of an audience of one.
you are both the performer and the audience.
how you lifted the weight matters;
the posture, muscle fiber, breathing proper
all matters when it comes to lifting weights
you may fool the others, but not yourself
with each promise delivered, confidence builds up
honest labor does not lie; it adds up
weightlifting is a performative art of an audience of one.
be honest with your own.
6.21.2022
Everyday
everyday I wake up from my bed
I felt blessed, guess it’s best to express
thank all who helped me get past
last regrets, and test my inner strength
yes, everyone, thanks to your help
I am here with my best self.
2.7.2022
Ralph with Coffee 