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"OFF THE GRID" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
There’s always another round for the same, old blaming game How lame It’ll put us all in shame This digital world is no longer a safe haven for the lost souls searching for a sanctuary and better...
"RECLAIM THE NIGHT" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
All I want is to breathe freely as I gaze up to the night sky, sometimes with stars I can see I’m done just staring out my window, not with the walls always closing in around me There are more I...
I am aware that the title of this writing sounds so negative. Ironically, I am a teacher. Of course, I love it when my students get good grades. However, I think we’ve all been in this system for...
"POWERPLAY: YOU AGAINST US" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
You think we’re just herds of sheep herded here and there, locked in cages for yours to keep You treat us like little, gullible kids Why do you act like we’re all so stupid? Do this; don’t do tha...
How did it feel to have started working out again after what seemed like ages? Even when you’re not exactly a couch potato, that has taken quite much in you. I first got to know about OBR (One Bi...
"REMEMBERING YOU" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
I want to remember you even with what I only knew That’s the only I could do even when I’m not sure you’ll do the same to me too I’m not sad It wasn’t so bad just as fine as any of us would ever ...
"RETREAT" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
The world has gone chaotic even trivialities make you tick Everyone always has something to say they’re willing to argue over it everyday Even silent screams have been too loud for me there’s no ...
"HOW TO UN-FEEL" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
Teach me how to be not way too touchy Sometimes they laugh at me for my sensitivity Yeah, I’m aware of what they see I’m like a sore thumb to this society some kind of an anomaly instead of what ...
"NO TALK TONIGHT" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
I don’t want to talk tonight Not that same old topic again, alright? I’m too tired I’d rather break away from this riot I don’t want to talk tonight I’m not putting up with another fight Don’t ev...
"LOCKED INSIDE" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
I win. She won’t let you in. She’s aware of how dangerous I am, so she’s battling me alone, with what’s left of her defense. Want to help her? You should’ve known better than even mentioning my n...
"JUST ANOTHER NIGHTMARE" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
I want you back in my dreams, not him, not even her. She’s such a monster But you weren’t there, and my dream had turned into a nightmare. I was too angry to get scared. Chasing it away felt like...
What do I remember about Ms. Taty Santosa? It’s been ages, but quite a lot I do. When we first attended our FCE (First Certificate in English) training session, she’d welcomed us with her smile a...
"A SHORT STORY ABOUT A SHORT FUSE" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
I sometimes wonder about you, wandering soul How do you do? Have you reached another goal? Our time back then was really short There was a lot to take in, so much to process with nothing to hold ...
"FLOWERS OR CHOCOLATE" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
Don’t send me flowers; I don’t eat them Bring me chocolate, and I’ll take you under serious consideration Why? Flowers wither and die It’s different with food Don’t you agree that food makes us f...
"MY UN-VALENTINE" in "WRITER@WORK: Chunks of My Life and Other Stories to Share"
*”So, what are you doing this Valentine’s Day?” “Hmm, nothing.” “Ahh, you must be single.” “Yeah, but what does that have to do with having no plans on Valentine’s Day?” —//— “Any plans for this ...
"TO LOVE THE UNLOVED" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
How do you love? How do you love someone? How do you love anyone possible? What makes it enough? How do you cope if it’s gone? Why does love always have to cause so much trouble? Why does it have...
Alright, first of all - I’m not sure just how often I’m going to write/post in here. I love writing so much that I’m addicted to it already, but I’m also very, very busy. I’m already working thre...
"A DIALOGUE OF DARK THOUGHTS" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
No kindness in you, the one with (supposedly) more knowledge You stick up your nose as you push others over the edge You’re such an ace at being snarky and we’re just too stupid and dull to you, ...
You know how some fast-food restaurants in this big city have their own small playgrounds for visitors/customers with kids. Colourful slides and all. Lack of decent space for children’s actual, o...
"POLEMIC" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
A rolling snowball down the hill a domino effect in for a kill Target a group you strongly dislike, before you go or a lethal strike Words can hurt more than real bullets Your flawed, biased stat...
"BREAKING THE HEARTLESS ONE" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
I want to break a heart Is it possible? Maybe it’s my anger inside and you’ve caused trouble I’d like to learn how to break a heart Does that make me evil? Some say being good isn’t always ’all t...
"ALL HE EVER REALLY WANTED" in "THE WORDPLAY WARRIOR: Writing for The Unheard Voices"
He asked her out one night, after they met at a book club. She innocently said yes. So they went out on a date one Saturday night. A long talk over coffee, a long walk side by side. It had felt l...
"THANK YOU..." in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
Thank you for the past intoxicating illusion that has left me feeling cold and blue No expectations It’s the only thing that’s true It has been beautiful but I know the game is over No more troub...
"DON'T SAY YOU LOVE ME" in "RESTLESS: POETICALLY-SPEAKING"
Don’t say you love me or that you only mean well You think you’re entitled to spit me with your brutal honesty but I can do that to you just as well Don’t act like you know what’s good for me and...
Sometimes, it takes a loud ’pop’ in the morning to wake all of us up. Waking up is more than just opening your eyes and living your life. It’s about a sense of awareness. There’s an element of fe...