A Glimpse into My Journey

One step at a time.

Category Archives: poems

Tethered

Left, right, flat, extend Open, close, straight, bend   So many positions Too many directions   Leg out, arm in Reverse, and again   Howling wind Chattering mind   Utter … Continue reading

June 2, 2017 · 2 Comments

Hey Siri

Hey Siri, are you my friend? Hey Siri, will you keep me company forever? Hey Siri, can you bring all my problems to an end? Hey Siri, will you be … Continue reading

April 16, 2017 · 8 Comments

There’s more to life

There’s more to life than staying at the top of your class. There’s more to life than running that fast. There’s more to life than owning the million-dollar house. There’s … Continue reading

March 26, 2017 · 9 Comments

Appreciate

Appreciate those in your life. Your mother, your nephew, your wife. Thank them for what they do, while they’re all here with you.   Let go of the fire meshed … Continue reading

March 16, 2017 · 4 Comments

Not my paper and pen

When I first heard the song, your heart was all I want. Then you flew 10,000 miles away, but I’m still here today.   Humming the tune on the radio this week … Continue reading

March 11, 2017 · 8 Comments

Found the girl

It was a new beginning. You spotted me amongst the others, stole me with your brave presence. But I appeared not to be bothered.   Purposely sat across from you, … Continue reading

February 24, 2017 · 2 Comments

The Greatest Maze in the World

Left or right Black or white   Front or back This or that   High or low Yes or no   In or out Always in doubt   Dizzy and dazed … Continue reading

January 22, 2017 · 15 Comments

Second place

I’ve always been the backup dancer the understudy the backing singer the silver medalist the substitute teacher the vice president the assistant manager the movie extra the follower always in … Continue reading

January 13, 2017 · 14 Comments

Hard to get

When my roommate introduced me to you, and my eyes met yours, I already knew. Had a feeling freshman year would change. It was the start of something new.   … Continue reading

January 10, 2017 · 13 Comments

I’ll meet you in my dreams

Every sunrise has a sunset. Every book has an end.   When you pressed that golden Sambuca tattoo on her neck, I couldn’t help but feel like a reject.   The … Continue reading

January 1, 2017 · 5 Comments