As the night calls for sleep, Usually, I make a home Under the covers of my bed And say a small prayer, Maybe about the world Or for someone I know, And say goodnight. But lately, my body Fights the urge to sleep, And I stubbornly insist, Just five more minutes, To spend time withContinueContinue reading “Je suis là”
Tag Archives: Love
Marble Grey
If you asked me what I see when I look at you, I’d stifle an awkward smile and cast downward eyes. A little boy lost amongst the trees—a forest of expectation, temptation you so desperately crave could never quite reach anyone’s ears. This snippet was part of a poem I wrote long ago, and IContinueContinue reading “Marble Grey”
Honey Yellow
I remember the first time I met you—it was at an event just before I started university. You introduced yourself to me in the reserved and polite way that you do, espousing that little bit of bubbliness which many people notice and, I’m sure, admire about you. It wasn’t until a few months later thatContinueContinue reading “Honey Yellow”
Ocean Blue
You came into my life like a strange flood rushing in. I remember the first moment I met you, and the impression you made on me. As a first-year student just starting out at university, I was a little intimidated by you—you were just really weird! I didn’t know we’d become such good friends. CloserContinueContinue reading “Ocean Blue”
Tortilla Brown
Let’s say I was told to name three things that I associate with you. Burritos, water and generically cute things come to mind. I know you love getting burritos at Guzman y Gomez, and cute stuff like コウペンちゃん (Koupen-chan) or Hello Kitty. The water part? Well, the only topic we seem to muster up latelyContinueContinue reading “Tortilla Brown”
Neon Green
I have been really challenged spending more time with you. You are very different to the people I usually hang out with, and it’s definitely a big change. Not that it’s a bad thing! I think the cultural differences can be refreshing, but other times it’s a little hard I’ll admit. Like a neon greenContinueContinue reading “Neon Green”
Stop Sign Red
I can’t believe how much you’ve changed since the last time I met you. From the rigid person who held such an authoritative presence with such intensity, uncomfortable to most, you have become this mellow man that seems to know his way around the world—you even wrote a poem! I remember the surprise I felt
Misty Purple
I don’t think I’ve ever met a purple before. This whole day, I’ve been letting my mind wander, hoping that someone would spring to mind. However, I now wonder whether such a person exists. I imagine they would be someone who plays the bass, perhaps gives off a strong aura that’s a little darker thanContinueContinue reading “Misty Purple”
Summer Orange
I am reminded of you on Monday mornings. I walk at a leisurely pace through Darling Harbour, taking my time to enjoy the sun on my skin, breathing in the air and the music playing in my earbuds. On the Goods Line, it’s the Monarch butterflies that dance around the flowers in the flowerbeds, whichContinueContinue reading “Summer Orange”
Charcoal Grey
From the moment I first saw you, I knew you were different to everyone else. Your demeanour, simultaneously awkward and comfortable in nature, caught my attention in the few places I saw you. I had no idea who you were and you never really stuck around to interact with anyone else, so I never talkedContinueContinue reading “Charcoal Grey”
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