When the truth becomes a hard pill to swallow, what do people do?They blame. They spit out the pill and blame those around them. They blame it on their enemiesSaying they’re always out to get themThey blame it on their friendsFinding fault on once fought friendshipsThey blame it on their familiesDestroying blood-linked tiesThey blame itContinue reading “Enemy Within”
Category Archives: Life
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
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”
Downpour
There are times when I just want it to rain all day. I can imagine spending hours staring off the distance by the window pane, inhaling that familiar earthy smell. I want the cold wind to blow comfort to my face. Perhaps by then, my mind will be at ease. It would also be niceContinue reading “Downpour”
Ride With Me
What I miss most from amusement parksAre popcorn snacks and the ridesThe light in my eyes as they sparkWhen they remind me of the different ways of life A ferris wheel is a relaxing loopLike the days of my childhoodWake, eat, play, and sleepCommon moments on repeat And there are those pirate ships and pendelumContinue reading “Ride With Me”
Get Real
A moment of fantasy won’t hurt. Imagining how great it is to be productive. To be happy. To lend a hand to another person. To reach a certain goal. It’s alright to dream. It gives us a vision to work with, a motivation. But vision without action won’t amount to anything. Dreaming about the thingsContinue reading “Get Real”
On The Surface
When the current gets strong and the deep blue becomes overwhelming to dive into, it pays a lot to know when and how to reach for the surface. When life gets challenging, drowning you with its chaotic dark side, it helps to reach for the light above your head. There may be so much toContinue reading “On The Surface”
Patience Talk
Young people think of patience as having the ability to sit pretty and wait. Like when you’re waiting for a friend at a meeting place. Or trying your best to listen to your little sister as she babbles all day. Or maybe waiting for a class to end. That’s what I thought about it beforeContinue reading “Patience Talk”
Night Owl Thoughts 