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86,400 seconds

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In the span of 86,400 seconds, a day unfolds like a delicate dance of time. Each moment, a fleeting breath in the grand symphony of existence. And in the tapestry of an average month, 2,629,744 seconds weave together to form the fabric of our lives. Then, in the expanse of a year, 31,556,926 seconds unfurl like a vast, endless horizon. In this journey from childhood to adulthood, we traverse these countless seconds, each one holding the power to transform our lives. It takes but a single second for the world to shift, for destinies to intertwine, and for hearts to … Continue reading 86,400 seconds

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Life: the best teacher

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In the quiet moments of reflection, I used to believe that I held the world within my grasp. I had a clear vision of who I was meant to be, where my path would lead, and the desires that would shape my life. It all seemed so straightforward, so uncomplicated. Yet, time and again, the world unfolded before me in ways I could never have anticipated. It presented challenges beyond my wildest imagination, tested my resilience in ways I was never prepared for, and upended my understanding just when I thought I had it all figured out. The world, I … Continue reading Life: the best teacher

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Absence

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I’m waiting for the sun to invade my cold skin, to melt away the emptiness of the lulling darkness that crosses each hair on my body. It swirls and fills the spaces that should be wrapped around your grasps, leaving me yearning for your touch. The music rips inside my ears, the lyrics scattering inside my veins, consuming me with my heart beating at the same rhythm. Each note and chord strummed sends waves of nostalgic whispers, licking my tongue with the bitter-sweet truth of our love lost. I close my eyes and let the warmth of the sun wash … Continue reading Absence

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Wish

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I knew the power of a single wish, after all. It was like a whisper in the wind, barely heard but with the potential to create a storm. It was like a drop in the ocean, seemingly insignificant but with the ability to create ripples that reached the farthest shores. Invisible and inevitable, like a butterfly that beats its wings in one corner of the globe and with that single action changes the weather halfway across the world. That was the power of a wish. It held the potential to set in motion a chain of events, to bring about … Continue reading Wish

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Labels

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Age is just a number, a mere tally of the years we’ve spent on this earth. It doesn’t define who we are or what we’re capable of. Gender is just a body, a vessel for our souls to inhabit. It shouldn’t limit us or dictate our worth. Sexuality is just a label, a way to categorize something as complex and diverse as human desire. It shouldn’t confine us or force us into boxes. Distance is just miles, a measure of physical space that can be bridged by love and determination. It shouldn’t keep us from connecting with those who hold … Continue reading Labels

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Placebo

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In the search for healing, we are often faced with difficult choices. Do we seek out the truth, even if it is bitter and hard to swallow? Or do we opt for the placebo, something that may offer temporary relief but ultimately lacks true healing power? Do we turn to alternative therapies, or do we embrace the precision of surgical intervention? And what about love? Do we celebrate it with ice water, a cool and refreshing drink, or do we indulge in the warmth of Paraguayan whiskey, a bold and intense choice? Do we use excess as a means of … Continue reading Placebo

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Little box

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In the depths of my mind, there lies a secret artifact a box of thought, adorned with elegance, a rare crystal in my imagination as insomnia wanders through my body, I am led to this poetess of prose amidst a disturbing serenity, I open the box and silently ponder its contents. Within this little world, there is a place for everyone where beings fit into my whole being, finding their own space Some alongside another, sharing existence and journeying together others finding solace in their own company, coexisting with themselves. In my little box, I keep these souls close eager … Continue reading Little box

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Lighting me  

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I have been starved of love by those I thought would always be there. The ones I trusted to fill my heart with warmth and light, instead of leaving me in darkness and despair. But in the absence of their love, I found parts of myself I never knew existed. I discovered strength and resilience I never knew I possessed. I have been humbled by these experiences, forced to confront my own vulnerability and the harsh realities of life. I know what it is like to seek light and only find darkness. To yearn for love and comfort, only to … Continue reading Lighting me  

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Sweet Memories …

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As a child, I saw the deep blue ocean, its vastness stretching beyond my young imagination. I felt the sand beneath my feet, warm and comforting, as if nature itself was embracing me. I watched the white-capped waves dancing, like crabs upon the beach, their rhythm hypnotic and soothing. I grew up and fell in love in the redwood forest, seduced by the sunlight which filtered in, but the climbing vines and deep-set shadows made me feel it was a sin. I climbed a mount in Congonhas city, touched the shining, silver clouds, feeling the weight of the world lift … Continue reading Sweet Memories …

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People X Cities

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People are akin to cities, each harboring enigmatic alleys, vibrant gardens, and clandestine rooftops where secrets dance in the moonlit hours. Just as daisies sprout courageously between the cracks of concrete, so do our innermost vulnerabilities and joys, often concealed from the world. We are but enigmatic metropolises, offering mere postcard glimpses of our grandeur, showcasing only the polished squares and the majestic skylines. Yet, love, like a seasoned explorer, unravels the tapestry of our souls, uncovering those hidden realms within another, even the ones they themselves had not fathomed, even the ones they hadn’t deemed beautiful. It is in … Continue reading People X Cities