I Say I Love You But I Am Unsure
67 0 I think I have this bitter-sweet relationship with the term ‘I love you’. To me, ‘I love you’ coming from a friend who pretends to have my back, but instead goes around to bitch about me, it sounds like “I’ll be your friend as long as I gain something out of this friendship. […]
Me and (my?) stranger
77 0 7:00am: I rise from ‘beauty sleep’pick my fit with care,Coffee reaches my tumblerfor a smooth morning affair.I make my way to the metro station,The usual startTo a day that’s clear. 8:00am: Upon the platformI stand and wait,Savoring my coffee (which btw is a perfect brew, no debate)Eagerly anticipating the train’s arrival time. 8:10am: […]
When I Look At You
54 0 When I look at you, I don’t see perfectSunsets and spontaneous flower bouquetsI see snoozed alarms and sleeping-in,I see random kisses and arms around me When I look at you, I don’t see pancakesAnd maple syrup and blueberriesI see burnt eggs, panic andLast-minute cornflakes,I see murmured I-love-you’s and stolen kisses,Bone-crushing hugs and piled […]
Oscillating Between Extremes
63 0 I don’t think I can grasp the concept of a balanced life anymore. When I am sad, I don’t cry, I pour. When I am hurt, it’s not just my body, my heart is sore. When I am happy, I don’t smile, I glow. When I become the villain, I don’t torture, I […]
THAT FICTIONAL ROMANCE IS WHAT YOUR BLEEDING HEART DESERVES
321 0 Laughing till your cheeks hurt, feeling so overwhelmingly happy that your heart feels full; finding peace in silence because of the comfort you share, butterflies flooding your stomach every time your fingers intertwine; feeling like home in their warm embrace; knowing your heart will explode every time you hear them say ‘I love […]
Hide and Seek
65 0 We used to play hide and seek when young,fleeing off on a count of ten,fitting ourselves in crooked places,Naming the hiding spot our den,We played this game for hours,Every turn with a new thrill,Hiding away from the world,We acquired a new skill,But the thing about playing it continually was,I got so good at […]