The day has come, the end is near, A chapter closes, a new one's here. The halls we roamed, the friends we made, A lifetime of memories, now to fade. We walked in as kids, unsure and shy, Now we...

You know, life was not always like this. There was once a thirst, a devouring flame lurking deep within your soul. A thirst now quenched, a fire now dimmed to an ember. Your goals, your hopes...

From far away I see something glistening On a tree rests a shining ball, glossy and red The fruit sprouting from its flower, I’m listening How I long for its nectar, even more than my bed The shell...

Shimmering ribbons of light, Dancing in the velvet night. Aurora borealis, mystical and bright, A cosmic spectacle, a breathtaking sight. A palette of colors, so surreal, Green, pink, and purple,...

Life encompassing you as you trek amidst a jungle You suddenly come upon that which you seek What some call a myth, you can call reality You smile upon seeing the portal of paradise A mystical...

Burning into existence Stifling when we’re lit - It takes a second. But, when we’re there, We burst with energy. Inferno trickles golden- In its primest time,  It swells with...

Surrounded by thunder swimming in storms Temptation and influence coming in swarms   Drowning in melodies escaping from sorrow Hoping there’s a slice of some light you could borrow   Behind...

Three stars and a sun. I asked my dad what it meant one day As the flag swung back and forth  From the rearview mirror.  “It represents us, Anak,” he said, “you and your brothers Are the stars...

When I was a girl I used to watch mosquitoes Land on my thigh, And steal the nutrients From my body. Unaware of any diseases They may carry.   Now that I’m older, I watch...

Honor I promise I’ll make you proud.  It’s easy to get  caught  up in the whirlwind of numbers. Just 2 more hours a month, times 4- easy math for such a high achiever -for the rest of your...

Juggling the three balls on and on, The juggler juggles day and night When dawn rises and dusk goes down Everyone gathers round and round To watch the juggler constantly Day and night till...

Winter a warm hug,  the harsh cold. soothing peace against the windy chill. snow falls faintly outside the frosted window, i am safe here. fingers defrost as the stove heats up. mmm. soup.