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Embrace the storyteller within
On a cloudy as on a starry night, eyes open wide the mystery, no more a secret, of the formation of the clouds intrigues me as much as the far, far bright specks of light in the sky Night so calm, breeze so warm, the almost distinct sound of homebodies nestling in their couch, a distant sound TV voices in the background from afar, clinking glasses, wooden chairs from closing bars Some dog walkers rush, some just stroll and I’m in the middle of both palm trees’ fronds, like feathers float reaching the moon that shines bright gently touching my face with its light My silhouette fades away the closer…
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Anxiety: a sudden rush
Felt like a scream I couldn’t let out, a heartbeat too fast for a small breath chasing an anjali mudra to slow down My heart on my chest I could feel every pump under the fattest layers of my skin It’s like everything in your body is yelling at you all at once, in a rush to find the next move or the way out Laser vision is suddenly a dream wobbly knees beg to find a seat, and your brain…oh, your mind, becomes your biggest enemy as your vitals decline That sudden rush of worries and panics and wishes to escape your current state, I never understood before I…
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Stories that Remain Untold
“You miss him?” I tell them not, can’t miss what you never had. Never had a father figure, but never mind, mom was stricter in my childhood the only victor. Can’t put him anywhere in the picture of a now damaged structure that once could’ve been salvaged if our relationship hadn’t been ravaged by neglect and mismanage. Now I question my mistrust in love or lust, can commit but disconnect because I know I’ll end up crushed. Can show affection if a special connection awakens my elation, but for my heart protection shut down at the sense of rejection. Deep in this black hole that is my mind and soul…
