Love, my dear, is the truest magic …

In the labyrinth of childhood, where innocence and wisdom intertwine, we are handed a series of enigmatic scrolls—the teachings of elders, the echoes of tradition. First, they whisper to us in hushed tones: “Be good, little one, and the world will bestow upon you gifts aplenty.” And so, we tiptoe along the tightrope of virtue, balancing our deeds like fragile porcelain, hoping that our goodness will yield a harvest of treasures. But then, the winds shift, and the scrolls unfurl further. The elders, their eyes alight with fervor, reveal another truth: “Beware, for there lies a fiery abyss where sinners writhe in eternal … Continue reading Love, my dear, is the truest magic …

Saudade

In the quiet recesses of the heart, where emotions swell and recede like the tides, there lies a space so constricted, so intimate, that it grips the soul with an intensity that is almost tangible. Here, inside, so tight, a lump form in the throat, a silent sentinel of the words unspoken, the feelings unexpressed. The heart, a vessel of thought, beats to the rhythm of unuttered dreams, pulsing with the cadence of silent musings. It is the crucible where the alchemy of emotion transmutes the mundane into the sublime, where the ordinary is imbued with the extraordinary. From the … Continue reading Saudade

A Day of Awakening

There lies a hope inside my poor heart —a yearning for a day when the world shifts on its axis, when the sun rises with a different hue, and when compassion becomes the currency of our souls. Wouldn’t it be a most awesome day when the self-proclaimed Christians—the bearers of the cross—truly heeded the whispers of their Savior? When they stepped out of stained-glass sanctuaries and into the gritty streets, their footsteps echoing the ancient path of love and justice. Imagine them, these modern-day disciples, casting aside the shackles of indifference. Their eyes no longer averted from the downtrodden but … Continue reading A Day of Awakening

The Alchemy of the Heart

In the quiet chambers of the heart, where whispers echo and secrets dwell, there is a rhythm—a gentle cadence of giving. It is a heart that breathes life, not with the force of a tempest, but with the softness of a zephyr, so as not to hurt. Put Love into our hands, for they are the crucibles of our humanity. They divide, not to diminish, but to multiply—to share the warmth of a touch, the comfort of a grasp. In this division, we find the arithmetic of compassion, where every act of kindness multiplies, spreading like ripples across the surface … Continue reading The Alchemy of the Heart

Prayer For The Poetry In Me

In the serene dusk of being, where the world often presents its harsh realities, there lies a tender prayer to the great architect of the Universe, the guardian of life’s mysteries. “Father,” whispers the soul, yearning for guidance through life’s labyrinth, “may my eyes, those windows to the vibrant hues of dreams and wonders, never be shrouded by the bitter frost that life can sometimes breathe upon us.” For in the poetry of life, we find solace, a rhythm that beats in harmony with our heart’s deepest desires. It is the poetry that paints our experiences in shades of hope, … Continue reading Prayer For The Poetry In Me

Yes …

Poetry was born a woman. She danced into the world, her steps scribing verses upon the canvas of time, and in her wake, we found our voices, becoming poets by her grace. Without her, our world would be barren, a landscape of infertile lands and gray colors, devoid of the vibrant hues that signify life’s rich emotions. She is the sublime creation, the muse of our deepest contemplations, bestowing upon life its myriad meanings. In her, we find the embodiment of the sacred roles—the nurturing mothers, the caring sisters, the inspiring daughters, the guiding teachers, the pioneering scientists, the supportive friends, and the passionate lovers. Each role, a testament … Continue reading Yes …

A love like a brook

Love, in its purest form, should be like a brook. It meanders, winding its way through the landscape of our hearts, carving a path that is uniquely its own. It does not feel guilt for not following a straight line, for it understands that the journey of love is not about the shortest distance between two points, but about the richness of the experiences along the way. The brook knows that its destiny is to become one with the sea. It does not resist this fate, but embraces it, understanding that this is the natural progression of its journey. Similarly, … Continue reading A love like a brook

Dear Universe,

Today, I stand before you, asking for life to be blessed and for the courage to embrace necessary abandonment. May what remain of me from this moment forward serve as my redemption. May the tomorrows that await me welcome and receive me anew, whole, and unbroken. May the next page of my life be blank, ready to be filled with new experiences and lessons. May my heart be filled with love, compassion, and understanding. Amidst my mistakes, may I find the strength to forgive myself. Between my complaints, may I find a horizon where I can honor my potential. I … Continue reading Dear Universe,

No, you do not know the real dimension of despair. What a cliff is, darkness, annihilation …

Indeed, the real dimension of despair is often unknown to many. It is a precipice, a plunge into darkness, a complete annihilation of hope and joy. It is a vertigo-inducing fall into the abyss of the soul, despair within despair, a naked vulnerability devoid of any nuances. It is an impotence that is revealed and echoed in the murky mirror of meanings, a kidnapping of our very essence. We often use words in our daily lives that are far from trivial, treating them as if they were. These words, these everyday utterances, do not always correspond to our past experiences, … Continue reading No, you do not know the real dimension of despair. What a cliff is, darkness, annihilation …

Celebrating the beauty of dark skin

Skin so dark, oh geez! Screams a few ‘Hallelujah! Be proud of your skin color! In this tumultuous humanity, every shade is a brushstroke of genius, a testament to diversity’s splendor. Dark skin, a canvas rich and profound, holds the mysteries of the cosmos, the depth of the earth, and the resilience of history within its melanin-kissed hues. Oh, how it glistens under the sun’s adoring gaze, a spectrum of ebony, mahogany, and umber, each tone a verse in the poetry of pigmentation. It speaks of strength, of roots deeply entrenched, of a heritage unyielding and proud. Let the chorus … Continue reading Celebrating the beauty of dark skin