Drift
I move through the hourslike a leaf caught in slow currents,pulled by the flow of others,never my own. Conversations float past,too far away to reach,but I let them slip,untouched,like they were never mine to hold. In the quiet of my…
Still
I keep my hands busy,building walls with tasks,as if work can fill the spaceswhere love does not reach. Loneliness sits in the background,settling under the weightof words left unsaid,too heavy to lift,too familiar to set down. Still, I carry it,hiding…
Six Years
Today is my grandma’s death anniversary. It’s been six years, and I only know how many years exactly because earlier today, I scrolled through my dad’s Facebook, searching for that all-black profile picture he had put up back then. And…
Saudade
I feel unbearably lonely. Each day feels like it’s slipping away, with these fleeting moments when I reach out and find nothing but empty space. I find myself navigating through a world filled with people, yet there seems to be…
Shades of Humanity: Finding Balance in a World of Labels
In a world that often feels overwhelming, it’s only natural to simplify things. It’s tempting to view things in stark black and white – even when it comes to people. For the longest time, I was all about labeling folks…
Through the Lens of Grief: Cherishing the Good Old Days
Today marks another year since my grandma’s passing, leaving behind a trail of memories and the softest touch of longing. I’m reminded of a thought that often tugs at my heart: “I wish there was a way to know you’re…
Walls We Build
There are times when I can’t help but feel like it’s all my fault that I’m alone. It’s like I’ve made this choice to walk this lonely road, even though deep down, it gnaws at my very being. I’ve become…
Escaping Monotony
There are times when I am overcome by the desire for a fresh start, a blank slate, and an escape from the monotony of daily life. Not because I’m trying to avoid my problems, but because the monotony of daily…