#realizations on lockdown
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Stones
Everything that’s been thrown at youComes in stonesSome are smallSome far too large to handle Some missed by a milimeterSome gave you a scratch and bruisesThose of which are thrown by strangers But the ones that would make you bleedAre thrown not by those from a distanceBut those who are closest to youPeople whom you Continue reading
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Dear God
Dear God,The farther I go the more I understandThe trials and tribulations were there to prepare meFor the storm that’s upcomingSo, as I brave the oceansI will not pray for better weatherNor vanilla waters and happy swimmingsLet the waves go higher than the mountainsI only pray you give me the strengthTo keep my head above Continue reading
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Polarities against a woman
She’s smart but not a “shrew”She’s assertive but not a “tyrant”She’s empathetic but not “too emotional”She’s innocent but not “naive”She’s beautiful but not “seductive”She’s quiet but not “wild”, she’s not part of your sexual fantasies Stop putting polar opposites to her amiable qualitiesJust because they make you feel less like a man She knows you’re Continue reading
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One day
SomedayI’ll be able to enjoyThe little things again SomedayI’ll be able toCope with the loss SomedayI won’t be cryingOn my own anymore SomedayI’ll able to trust anew SomedayI’ll meet new peopleAlong the way SomedayI’ll be strong again SomedayI don’t have toCarry such burden So many sacrifices, betrayal and hurt experiencedI wish to let go as Continue reading
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Portrait
Pose for the portraitLook pretty, be stillIn all the facade they’ll never knowThe secret battles you’ve foughtAll alone They’ll never sing your songYou’ve kept it locked away so long They’ll never know your storyHidden behind all your glory Your pain is but your ownToo scared to share it with anyoneThe past has hurt you muchBut Continue reading
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In the wee hours
Alas! Traces of scattered thoughtsSurround me in wee hoursWhen I’m supposed to rest my mindBut how could I? When the worldIs keeping me awakeWith its unpredictable moves Continue reading
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Like the rain
Rain is fallingAs heavy as my feelingsGrey clouds reflect my moodSilently still as the waterOn the puddle below I’ve said goodbye a number of timesBut the pain refusedTo leave me anywaysIt kept coming like the rainJust hold on for the sunny days Continue reading
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When someone believes in you
It doesn’t matter where the lightHath goneI’ll always bring your sunshine with meYour smile of innocenceI’ll make the most of it It doesn’t matter when they tryTo put me downYour love is my strengthTo carry on day to day It doesn’t matter what challengesLie ahead of meI trust the gifts you’ve given meTo pass all Continue reading
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Time for flight
Ohh why do you think of yourselfAs a flightless bird, full of frightWhen you haven’t grown your feathersYet, they need their own time Why are you in a rush?You’ll only damage yourselfLet your growth go on naturallyDo not go into a generic path Device your ways, embrace your craftDo not mind them who doubtFor they Continue reading
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Realizations on lockdown
I want to keep things that I love about myself.. Those photographs that I will certainly look back years from now and say that I’m happy that I took those photos. This is for me. #bebrave #selflove #realizationsonlockdown Continue reading
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