Kites fly high, gliding through turbulent winds and clear skies
Expressive lovers display their affection, regardless of season or setting
Excitement ensues in two kids as they play tag around tall trees
Purple flower petals do a dance on the rough asphalt
Indoor voices are all that surrounds in an outdoor setting
Time pauses as a flock of birds soar up and away
Sweetness and its lingering feeling is in the air
I deem myself blessed to have seen such a sight
My heart beats and cherishes this moment of pure happiness
Pessimists don't stand a chance in this atmosphere
Lovers prove to be contagious
Elation is the only solution
02-2014
#4
I took quite awhile writing this one. I had an idea in my head, fixated on a word, then a motto I told myself I'll try to follow this year. I had to come up with a phrase and then write an acrostic poem out of it. I decided on "Keep It Simple" and out came this poem inspired by this past time in January when I was at a park, observing and soaking every sight and person around. It made my heart long for that memory instantaneously.
2/18/14
and the rest is history
strangers inhabiting this city,
desiring for one decent connection where it all comes naturally.
and one decides, "this is it"
"this is gonna be worth my time."
who is my next stranger, waiting to be turned into my dear friend?
it only takes one person to hear what i have to say
and the rest is history.
where is the next platform?
#3
Before I approached this one, I had to keep my ear out for random conversations around me, and be sure to remember anything I have heard that resonated within and implement it.
I was in a train underground on a late Friday afternoon and there was an emergency that had happened in Hollywood. I'm glad there was because nothing excites me more than to eavesdrop on conversations in small, enclosed spaces.
I got to hear some random conversation about one person's job and his positivity stuck out.
He said, "All it takes is one person to hear what you have to say and the rest is history."
desiring for one decent connection where it all comes naturally.
and one decides, "this is it"
"this is gonna be worth my time."
who is my next stranger, waiting to be turned into my dear friend?
it only takes one person to hear what i have to say
and the rest is history.
where is the next platform?
#3
Before I approached this one, I had to keep my ear out for random conversations around me, and be sure to remember anything I have heard that resonated within and implement it.
I was in a train underground on a late Friday afternoon and there was an emergency that had happened in Hollywood. I'm glad there was because nothing excites me more than to eavesdrop on conversations in small, enclosed spaces.
I got to hear some random conversation about one person's job and his positivity stuck out.
He said, "All it takes is one person to hear what you have to say and the rest is history."
Without you, I'm out of my element.
You dangle, long and white.
With you, I keep it composed.
I connect you and out you release everything I want to hear.
I'm plugged in, cool in my own world, allowing my racing thoughts to glide and dance to my favorite tunes.
When you're in my possession, my body wants to be in constant movement.
I close my eyes and tap my hands and feet.
I'm left hypnotized, free to dream, avoiding the meaningless chatters of passersby.
When you're in my ears, I don't expect anyone to speak to me.
I can't hear you.
I don't want to hear you.
I'm cruising in melodies.
01-2014
#2
This prompt told me to write down all the items I carry with me on the daily.
I wanted to write about a pen but I chose my earphones instead.
You dangle, long and white.
With you, I keep it composed.
I connect you and out you release everything I want to hear.
I'm plugged in, cool in my own world, allowing my racing thoughts to glide and dance to my favorite tunes.
When you're in my possession, my body wants to be in constant movement.
I close my eyes and tap my hands and feet.
I'm left hypnotized, free to dream, avoiding the meaningless chatters of passersby.
When you're in my ears, I don't expect anyone to speak to me.
I can't hear you.
I don't want to hear you.
I'm cruising in melodies.
01-2014
#2
This prompt told me to write down all the items I carry with me on the daily.
I wanted to write about a pen but I chose my earphones instead.
2/8/14
Self-inflicted harm and quick brushes of death
I filled my head with uncertainty and worry
Was I destined for perpetual fear and risks?
I'd cry and apologize for how I dealt
It made no sense
I kept it secret and when exposed, I was drowning in shame
Medicating it all with poison, pills, and powder
A pop, a shot, a stiff sniff
I froze my brain and numbed my heart
My only determination was to chase the highest high
02-2014
#1
I was prompted to make a list of the most important events/moments that has happened in my life, compare two, and write about it.
That was hard to do and at the same time, it helped me surface a lot of heavy and happy memories.
I chose to write about my experience with attempted suicide and the car accidents I have been in that have always left me weird and empty. I flirted with death and the possibility of ending it all, and I was too busy seeking the thrill post-trauma.
I filled my head with uncertainty and worry
Was I destined for perpetual fear and risks?
I'd cry and apologize for how I dealt
It made no sense
I kept it secret and when exposed, I was drowning in shame
Medicating it all with poison, pills, and powder
A pop, a shot, a stiff sniff
I froze my brain and numbed my heart
My only determination was to chase the highest high
02-2014
#1
I was prompted to make a list of the most important events/moments that has happened in my life, compare two, and write about it.
That was hard to do and at the same time, it helped me surface a lot of heavy and happy memories.
I chose to write about my experience with attempted suicide and the car accidents I have been in that have always left me weird and empty. I flirted with death and the possibility of ending it all, and I was too busy seeking the thrill post-trauma.
I started implementing a new writing project in my life.
I thought I start challenging myself in writing about everyday things in new ways.
With a daily prompt, I have this way in dedicating my time with how to shape and form words together. It's day three and it's been really fun.
I'll be posting the writing I come up with as I tackle them each day.
jh
I thought I start challenging myself in writing about everyday things in new ways.
With a daily prompt, I have this way in dedicating my time with how to shape and form words together. It's day three and it's been really fun.
I'll be posting the writing I come up with as I tackle them each day.
jh
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