R. K.

this guy

If I should describe how he makes me feel, words won’t do justice to the peace he reveals It’s not really the face, nor the voice or what not but he gets my attention just like that. Just don’t get me started with the way that he thinks. He’s just so intriguing that I forgetContinue reading “this guy”

What’s In Your Bag?

Do you carry your thoughts the way you carry heavy books everyday? Is your back hurting from all the burden you’re hiding away?Why don’t you unzip that bag and say the words you want to say?When will you drop everything and just tell me if you’re really okay?

Rest

Sit downEarphones outMusic onBreathe inEyes closedBreathe outSettle down

Essential

Days like this are essential Days spent sitting, staringRestingSavoring the windHealingAdmiring the viewReflectingThinking about the futureDreamingDays spent doing nothing at allAre days that let you pause from this fast-paced world Letting you breathe, think, and chooseWhat truly is essential to keep

When Adventure Calls

When adventure calls, I can’t help but answer. It’s that time of the year again where I get the chance to wander off with family, friends, or by myself. Boy have I been waiting for the school year to end so I can finally unwind guilt-free! Tbh, even before school ended, I took the libertyContinue reading “When Adventure Calls”

Counting Chances

I like you From the first time I saw youTo the second you met my eyes right there and thenFrom our third encounterAfter my fourth subject ended, wondering how you’ve beenFrom the fifth notificationOn the sixth time my phone buzzed, it’s been you ever since I like youor at least I did If it weren’tContinue reading “Counting Chances”

Shiwaku

To that Japanese boy I grew up with I hope you know how much I value each moment we spent togetherEach swimEach late night snackEach small talkEach stolen glances I know you were nervous talking to meI wouldn’t blame you, it’s been years since we uttered a sentence at each otherAnd I know how adolescentsContinue reading “Shiwaku”

Bring It On

When I was youngerI enjoyed being care-freeWaking up latePlaying non-stopBasically worrying about nothing else As I grew older I slowly realized that life isn’t as simple as ABCI began to notice that not everything is as easy as 123 Moments came where all I had in me was worry But I promised myself when IContinue reading “Bring It On”

Welcome Back Anxiety

It’s been years since I last felt genuine full-force anxiety. I’m done with those days. But believe me when I say that they’d always somehow find a way to creep back up. I felt it recently. That intense worry of not being enough. Just thinking about it now while typing this makes me so uncomfortableContinue reading “Welcome Back Anxiety”

Little Regrets

Whenever the sun sets, leaving a dark sky behindI regret not taking that morning walk that I had in mindWhen my wallet turns empty except for a dimeI regret not saving up this time It’s a big gift for me when ideas sprout in my headAnd a big regret too when I start to forgetTheContinue reading “Little Regrets”