Light Suffering

I know our situations are different 
but I remember being so much like you
caring what others thought of me 
doing what they wanted me to do 
hoping that it made them happy
while I sacrificed my own happiness 
nobody cared about that though 
sure they asked me what I wanted 
but they would never listen anyway 
so I just kept my dreams to myself 
and smiled through the pain like always 
even when it was too painful to smile 
it's like you want to share things 
but nobody seems interested 
how many of them really know you 
or can feel you crying from the inside 
as you tell them that everything's fine
everything's not fine 
you can't keep pretending that it is 
I know you think you're doing the right thing 
but as that fire continues to burn 
it's only a matter of time 
before it takes over completely 
so maybe you should let it
while you still have a choice

© 2017

Ever After

Was that really the last time 
do you even remember 
maybe it has been that long 
or is the memory so fresh in your mind 
that it hurts to even think about it
you've tried not to think about it 
but you miss it so much 
that feeling of being truly happy 
and knowing what it's like 
to smile every single day 
regardless of what's going on 
you don't have that anymore 
not right now at least 
even smiling isn't what it used to be 
you just feel numb 
while also feeling empty 
it's very unbecoming 
but it's only temporary 
which is why you choose to remember 
the person you once were 
so that you don't give up on yourself 
and forget what it was like
to know happiness 
because you will be happy again

© 2017

Look Before You Haiku

Sometimes I wonder
if it would've been better
to check outside first.


© 2017

Fruition

Say what's on your mind

there's no reason to be embarrassed

for being who you truly are

no reason to be silent

or afraid of what others may think 
the world doesn't seem to care anyway

it's time for you to speak into existence

every dream you've ever had

and every goal you've ever wanted to reach

whether people laugh at you

or stand by your side

the universe is listening

it has been for a very long time

but you've always felt inferior

when expressing your feelings

so you've kept them to yourself

trying so hard not to sound foolish

but what good has that done

are you closer to any of those dreams

how about those goals
if you want to universe to respond
say what's on your mind
and use every bit of energy you manifest
to make those words come to fruition

© 2017

L.O.V.E. Notes: Touch

It's been so long
and to think
I almost forgot what it felt like
but how could I forget
what my mind has not
countless memories
one after another
like a neverending dream
even after all this time
nothing's changed
eyes shut
head tilted back
it's as if I'm free falling
heart pounding
muscles contracting
breathing deeper 
and deeper each time 
I try to remain calm
but why should I
when it's everything I want
and to think
I almost forgot what it felt like
but how could I forget
what my body has not

<3


© 2017

Space

That's what she needed
how can anyone blame her
with this world the way it is
nefarious
unapologetic 
demoralizing 
she knows it's not all bad
but it sure looks bad
and the people
what happened to the people
some turned on her
they probably felt neglected
others took to hiding 
unsure of how to help
a few stayed behind
offering love over everything
she was already gone by then
leaving everyone
to find herself 
and her place in this world
if she returns
she won't be the same
no matter what anyone says
we'll all have to let her be

Ⓒ 2017

Sentido

No tenemos mucho tiempo
con cada respiro
este mundo se pone más frío
la humanidad apenas existe
esperamos que sólo sea un chiste
pero no oímos risas
no oímos nada
menos los sonidos del silencio
queremos regresar al principio
pero estamos más cerca del final
no tenemos mucho tiempo 
lo que sea que vamos a hacer
debemos hacerlo ahora
si queremos que nuestra luz brille
cada paso significa algo 
así que no podemos dar pasos atrás 
o quedarnos quietos como los demás
no tenemos mucho tiempo
debemos seguir adelante
y mostrar que tenemos el aguante
porque llevamos una carga pesada
una gran responsibilidad 
quizáĸs el tiempo no es nuestro amigo
pero también no es nuestro enemigo

Ⓒ 2017