Traces of You

My hands keep reaching out for yours

Even when you're not here anymore.
That alluring scent you exude
Keeps teasing me, pleasing me, putting me in the mood.
Those dark brooding eyes with which you stare at me from afar
Look at me the way an alcoholic looks at the bar.

I want to be your crippling addiction
The recipient of your adoration
Your one and only desire
The flame to your fire
Love me until I'm all you can do
Love me until all that's left behind are traces of you

Migratory Bird

He was a winter bird,
Flying far from home.
He stayed with me for warmth;
I didn’t want to let him go.
“Everything is perfect, is it not?”
I say as I hold him close.
“The grass is green and the air is clear
You won’t ever have to deal with snow”
He looks at me with wet eyes,
Within him a fire’s aglow.
“My wings were made to soar”
He cries out as he leaves me alone.
And here I sit and wonder if 
He will return once more.

Contrast in Generations

When the people weren’t as blind as they are today
They could see through the lies politicians made
And demanded justice regardless of the price to pay.



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Freedom

Being free from obligations is both a blessing and a curse, because you don’t know what your heart really wants. So many options, not enough time to choose, all you do is sit and muse.

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Circus People

Come on, let’s put on a show

For all the people that we don’t know:

We have little billy here, 

Who laughs when others sigh,

And Mrs. Smith, whose baby

Cries during my lines.

Tammy brought a dog inside

(Who cares if it’s not allowed?)

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The Ambulance Driver

Swerving through choking traffic, I jump a red light, go over the speed limit and park at the hospital. The ambulance doors open: a stretcher flies out and they all gather to check his pulse. Still going strong. We made it just in time.

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Farewell (for now)

Who would have thought we’d be here? 

You and me, passing out of school this year. 

(At least I hope we all pass… 

It will be pretty embarrassing if we’re held back a class) 

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Year End Musings

After 2 years of lockdown and social distancing, 2022 felt like a breath of fresh air. I could finally go out with friends without the looming fear of Covid on my mind! And the fact that this is my last year of school made it all the more memorable. Words cannot describe how happy I felt to be in a class, meet my pals again. Things felt normal for a while.

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Devils On Earth

No devil’s deeds lived on.

Demons like to take the form of man and destroy

All that is holy to innocent little girls and boys.

They may snatch away the freedom so painstakingly earned,

But mark my words, their actions will be deftly returned.
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Paradox of Old Toys

All of us must have spent countless hours playing with toys in our childhood. The beautiful Barbie doll, the colorful Hotwheels cars, cute plushies, beyblades, action figures- the list goes on and on.

But what do we do when we no longer play with them anymore? Some would hoard their favorites and throw away the rest. The majority would donate it or give it to their younger siblings. However, there will come a day when they grow out of the toy phase as well.

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