Cinema

Whether they're a co-star

a supporting actor or actress

or simply just an extra 

everyone has their part to

play in your movie called Life

and while I'd hoped to one day

have a bigger role in that movie

I appreciate the time I had 

being who I had to be for you

as long as I helped in some way

that was my purpose after all

I couldn't have fulfilled my role

with any other mindset 

but it wasn't always so easy 

I selfishly wanted more

because I felt I deserved more

and I know there's nothing wrong

with believing in yourself 

but knowing that some people

are only here for a season

it was my responsibility 

to make sure that whatever 

role I played in your life

was done with care

to the best of my ability

I could feel sorry of myself

but there's still a movie

in production right now

along with several others in fact

we all have a part to play

and I have the biggest part

in at least one of them 

© 2026

L.O.V.E. Notes: It's Fine

I realized something

we may get to write

or rewrite our own story

but we can't dictate

how we'll be remembered

I was hoping that I'd be

remembered for being

an amazing friend with

the best intentions

a kind soul who always

offered affirmations 

that could be life changing

maybe it's the latter

but I should've known

even my own father

who also ghosted me

had a quote on his wall 

written by yours truly 

and he'll even know 

neither will any of you

some of your favorites

under many different names

hanging on your walls

posted on social media 

sometimes I wonder if 

you know it was from me

would it still be your favorite

intrusive thoughts

fueled by loneliness 

they don't last long

so don't worry about me

I don't intend to stop

using my words 

to encourage others 

because no matter how

you remember me

if I remember who I am

and never forget to smile

the story just writes itself

<3

© 2026

Closer

I can't say that I'm surprised

when you know how 

powerful the universe can be

nothing comes as a surprise

just when you think you've seen

the universe at its best 

you realize we have miles to go

before we sleep

and that brings me to you

there were nights where

I would sit in my room

talking to myself

hoping the universe was listening

I'd talk about a dream I had

where I'm describing a person

that I've never met before

but I know they're real

we have so much in common

more than anyone I know

as scary as that sounds

I can't help but to be excited

some people wait there whole lives

and never take the chance 

to bet on themselves 

if the universe shows you a star

you can either keep looking

from a distance 

or figure out how to get closer

everything the universe creates

it does so knowing that

we're all connected

and we'll find one another

© 2025

Vulnerable

I get it

nobody wants 

to be vulnerable

anymore 

so much risk

involved 

a lot of trust

is needed

just to decide

if you want to

let someone in

I know the outside

can be pretty cold

even the inside

from time to time

but I have hope

I'm at my best

when vulnerable

because 

when I'm not

I hide a lot

from the world 

and from myself

there's nothing

wrong with 

being cautious

am I too cautious

maybe

just trust yourself

above all else

I get it

nobody wants

to be vulnerable

anymore

but we can't be

scared either

© 2025

Metaperception

I cannot afford to 

concern myself with 

how you see me 

because I know 

what it feels like going

from undesirable

to undeniable 

while at the same time

learning how to live

comfortably in my own skin

maybe that's why

you see me sitting alone

I've come to realize that

at this very moment

loving myself matters 

more than ever before

regardless of how

I'm being seen

knowing that I've yet

to reach my final form

means more to me

because it's supposed to

some may call it ego

I just call that growth

everyone should have 

that burning desire to

be better than 

they were yesterday

inspiration is one thing

but you can't always 

rely on others to

help fan the flames

especially when 

you're the fire

at least that's how 

I see myself 

© 2025

L.O.V E.S. Notes: Whatever

Nowadays 
I find myself 
sitting on the edge
of the rooftop 
for a different reason 
so I can get a better view 
of the rest of you
I really hate to be 
the bearer of bad news 
but some of you 
don't look the same 
or even sound the same
as you did 
when I was down there 
maybe it's just me
but I get it 
circumstances

<3

© 2025

L.O.V.E. Notes: Bedtime

You've seen me smile

Lord knows 

I try my best 

to keep it together

but more than anything

for better or for worse

I'm human 

some days aren't going to be

what I hope them to be 

no matter how much I try

and Lord knows I try

loving what you do

doesn't mean it's going to

show you the same love 

when you need it most

in those moments 

smiling is necessary 

but when I go home

and I'm alone with 

so much on my mind

I lay there in silence 

letting my thoughts 

speak for me

when really 

I want to use my voice

being heard would suffice

that and a hug also

I deserve one

Lord knows I do

<3

© 2025