come, stay and let's talk. it's a good day to be alive
it’s like an eye sore,
those tough decisions to make.
I tend to avoid it more
when I can live without taking a stake
but the more I look away
the further I get away
from what matters the most
for what I care the most
so let’s get them done
and face another day.
6.11.2023
stay still. let the silence soak in.
once your mind get contaminated
it won’t be until next time you wake up
the silence will revisit you.
noise seeps in like a mist against the door.
even a slight guard down, and it will be in.
in clarity, we find insightfulness.
in obscurity, we find recklessness.
6.10.2023
am I blaming others
for not spreading my arm
while curled up in a boulder
fearful of shame and harm?
am I blaming my past
for my current inconvenience
even though they passed
enough amount of penance?
why blame for what cannot be controlled?
why not have a laugh and go on a stroll?
so now, take a chance
for once, let us dance
6.9.2023
one day, I walked into a ramen shop.
a college student led me to a stall.
He told me a rule of the shop:
once I’m done with the bowl, stand tall,
and shout out a dream of mine to everyone.
it was then I noticed a smile on each patron.
the bowl was greesy and salty,
yet I slurped away readily,
racing to the end of my bowl.
once I saw the bottom of my bowl, I stool tall,
and everyone looked up from their table
for once, a silence filled the air so tasteful
and I told them all, what my dreams are.
I recall my dry mouth, searching for words,
painting a picture of a perfect world,
and I wondered, if it will come true as I hoped.
6.8.2023
I stared at the sky
and wondered why
we all are fighting over another
when we can enjoy this calm together
I ran whenever I felt I wanted to
but I see others’ glares in whatever I do
regardless, I keep facing to the rhythm
singing along with what I believe in
6.6.2023
dreams don’t have to stay as dreams
wiggle your toes
focus on your breath
there are ways to make things happen.
one by one
we will make our dreams come true.
6.5.2023
let’s keep moving
even if it looks as if
we are staying on the same spot
let’s keep moving.
if we do our best
results will show.
so let’s keep moving.
6.4.2023
walking across a park,
I noticed a deer just standing.
I stared at her, and she stared back.
The deer walked towards me
slowly, smoothly, and silently.
I stood still,
even though I could reach her.
The deer peered into my eyes.
We stood there for a moment,
before she turned,
and started to walk away.
I turned,
wondering what could have been,
had I reached out to her.
5.31.2023
sometimes
I do fall for an all-nighter fun
how do I learn
not to do this again?
I wonder
how I can grow up.
5.30.2023
it’s intangible
but I think
what goes
comes around.
give for others,
and rest will follow.
do not worry,
as long as
you walk the right way
the rest will follow.
look forward,
not backward
or sideways.
we will meet
at the end.
5.29.2023
Ralph with Coffee 
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