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"THE ANNUAL SCRUTINY AND JUDGMENT" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
You say it’s just a talk, like normal people making a conversation It’s part of being social, despite the annual scrutiny and judgment “Hello, there Have you gained weight? Sorry, your change’s q...
"BEHIND THIS SILENCE..." in "FROM THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR"
We are the kind to enjoy quiet mornings. We can either walk outside or stay in. To you, we may look so ordinary, just like everybody else. Then, what’s so different about us? We are the kind to s...
"ON THE INSIDE" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
How do you comfort the one crying on the inside? You can’t find the words Nothing seems to sound right You find yourself captured by that smile as if there are no traces of bereft not even for a ...
What are the signs that you might be in love…and are scared of it? Wait, why are you scared? Isn’t it supposed to be good news? Shouldn’t it be something beautiful? Well, yeah…in a way. However, ...
"SOMETIMES, WORDS ARE JUST WORDS..." in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
Say what you like, do what you will Let your words be the strike, if you’re in for the kill Say what you mean, mean what you say You think your conscience is clean, but it doesn’t matter anyway S...
“Why do you seem to always fall for guys impossible to be with in the first place?” What would you do if one of your friends told you that? How would you feel, especially if those words had been ...
"IS SILENCE ALWAYS EASY?" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
“IS SILENCE ALWAYS EASY?” (Dark Thoughts of The Bullied) It’s more than a vacant space or lack of expression on one’s face It doesn’t contain nothing, ‘though it’s not always solid beings Is sile...
"THE FIRST DATE MENU AND THE (MIS)ASSUMPTION(S)" in "FROM THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR"
At first, you may think this is another typical first date story. A guy takes a girl out on a date. They have a pleasant talk until it is time to order something to eat. The guy orders the main c...
"GETTING TO KNOW YOU..." in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
Perhaps I’m just jaded This chaotic reality always gets to me a lifetime war between worlds where all pacifists long to break free Maybe I need something new a possibility, something true What if...
I’m not trying to be modest here (because I already am, ha-ha. Nah, kidding. I try to be, though.) Still, let me be the first to say this: Not all my writing stuff are good. I love writing. Somet...
"OH, YOU HAPPY PEOPLE!" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
Oh, you happy people Ain’t your lives wonderful? With clarity and a smooth, daily plot it seems you’re lucky with all you’ve got Oh, you happy people wrinkling your noses at tragedies some foreig...
"A NEW HOPE?" in "FROM THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR"
Alright, I’m not trying to copy Star Wars here. I just thought the title fits this entry. Hail to the internet and the social media, despite ugly things people still do to each other. I finally g...
"TO MY DEAR SWEET FRIEND" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
I wish I’d be able to be around tomorrow, just to celebrate your birthday I hope you won’ t give me that frown, because my presence is needed by my family. Happy birthday, my dear sweet friend Yo...
"AFTER THE JUMP" in "FROM THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR"
It is like a domino effect. Anything that goes on around one’ life may turn upside down after that jump one night. First, the people at the scene. Perhaps they just didn’t see it coming. Perhaps ...
"THE REAL-LIVE BEAST" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
The real-live beast can actually be very handsome and act like a real gentleman He pays for your meals and buys you nice things drives you home and impresses your loved ones …until that very day…...
"A DAY WITH MA AND HER TWO BEST FRIENDS" in "FROM THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR"
Since living alone, I’ve been guilty for not having spent enough time with Ma. I have my reasons and she has hers - and we’re both pretty cool with this. We’re both quite independent and I’m prou...
"LET THE SILENCE ROLL..." in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
We talk too much but we’re losing touch Nobody wants to listen Every one wants to win the argument We all have our reasons but we care not to make amends Oh, the exhaustion Too noisy here No solu...
"FOR THE MEMORIES THAT REMAIN..." in "FROM THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR"
I’ve noticed that a lot of social media platforms have got their own memory features. You know, the kind that pops your older posts up on your timeline a few times or so. A year ago, three years ...
"I STILL SEE YOU (EVEN WHEN I DON'T WANT TO)" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
It’s late I’m supposed to be asleep Even when I’m in bed and tiredness slowly creeps in it’s still hard to close my eyes I wish I could pretend or lie and just sleep well tonight Despite all the ...
"AROUND ME THESE DAYS..." in "FROM THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR"
Let’s start with something cliche: Time flies. Indeed, it does. Again and again, a lot has happened already before I have enough time and energy to write them all down here. I guess that’s how th...
"MIDDLE NAME: SOLITUDE" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
It’s not a matter of zero companionship or being all gutsy with your independence Perhaps it’s something vertical, more spiritual a room for that moment of absolute silence “You’ve done this way ...
As a non-native speaker, I sometimes find English confusing. There are some expressions that I personally don’t always believe, like: 1. “I’m just saying.” I can’t help this. Every time someone o...
"DEAR GOD: Spare Me The Same Old Nightmares" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
It’s the same old, blood-thick dreams creeping and crawling in my sleep violent and deep pushing me down under somewhere in this bottomless black hole lost in the dark abyss A punch in my mouth t...
"THE STATE OF MY BEING" in "FROM THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR"
Jobs have been kind of slow and I am worried about money…like, again. I know I’ve got more time to write, which is good. However, I still need to pay the bills. That can’t be avoided. What can I ...
"MONSTERS?" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
How can we identify monsters? These days, every one seems more alike Not all look creepy that they make you shudder They can be harmless before that very first strike How do we know which one is ...
