I first met you in a karaoke room that was too big for our group, and under different circumstances. You sang Olivia Rodrigo’s drivers license, exuding this kind of passion and fullness; so much so that I wondered what you’ve had to go through to express that sense of nostalgia and heartbreak. At the time,Continue reading “Shared Name”
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Okay
Four weeks Four weeks ago, if you asked me how I felt, I could not provide an answer. I received an onslaught of messages, each time reminding me that I was not okay. And there were tears every time I opened my phone. Among the rage and the apathy, I was overcome by an unconscionableContinue reading “Okay”
Other Woman
Do you ever get that sensation… Of discomfort in your stomach, Or the feeling of a hand, Tightening around your neck, Stealing the air from your lungs? The discomfort creeps its way into your body, And makes the mind a fragile mirror maze, When you begin to wonder what was real, Where the truth startsContinue reading “Other Woman”
Words Left Unspoken
How many days of radio silence would it take before your mind starts to stir? If they’re your person, I think it’s safe to expect a small message at least once during the day. A good morning, goodnight, or this made me think of you is reasonable to expect when in a relationship, right? WithContinue reading “Words Left Unspoken”
Ugly Duckling
Do you know what it’s like to grow up in a place where no one is like you? To purposefully be made to feel out of place because of the way you look? Primary school was like being an ugly duckling raised in a flock of ordinary ducklings, and we all know how that storyContinue reading “Ugly Duckling”
Love Letter
What happens when the world tells you you’re too much, not enough, too aggressive, too quiet, too standoffish for having boundaries, or too nosy for caring about people? And when you look inward to commit to changing your behaviour, are they satisfied? At some point along the way, after several complaints about our behaviour, doContinue reading “Love Letter”
Treading Shallow Water
Do you know what it’s like to have weights tied to your arms and legs, only to be told to tread water for as long as possible? These things will pass, and it will be for the better. I’m tired. It’s like the world wants to see me drown. Maybe it would be better ifContinue reading “Treading Shallow Water”
Modern-Day Malaise and Marmalade
Mondays aren’t usually people’s favourite day of the week. They’re muddled with the feelings of slothfulness when begrudging bodies awaken from their weekend benders. But I don’t mind Mondays. For they reset my body clock and remind me what day of the week it is. It’s a time for making plans and organising the weekContinue reading “Modern-Day Malaise and Marmalade”
(Un)conditional
Is it wrong to want to be heard? Do you mean what you say When you tell me, You love me no matter what? I hear the words from your mouth, And see your optimistic smile, But feel the uncomfortable tension When you take my hand in yours. You tell me it’s safe here In this warmContinue reading “(Un)conditional”
Never Alone
I have seen stars spread across the sky And billions of sand grains blanketing beaches Off the east coast of my home. There have been geese with scary teeth, And leaves that turn red at the touch of autumn, Yet, we’re so quick to forget the one who made it. In grand miracles and nature’sContinue reading “Never Alone”
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