Caricatures of Misery

"You are pretty."

"You cannot ask for what you cannot give. Life and love stand in a delicate balance. Love is not meant to wound. "

In a world where walls are built from hatred and scorn, be the rebel — lead with love, and open the door.

Used to hide behind clouds so others could shine — it's my turn now to build my own sky.

I have been your shadow behind the shimmer,

"From this point forward, I refuse to burn for a light that no one's ever been grateful for."

"And if by choosing yourself makes you a bitch, then go be that big bad bitch."

"Healing only begins the moment you recognize that you are hurting. Healing only happens when you decide to walk away from what's causing your pain.

"Within these ashes, I will bloom again."

as i traverse the endless sea of adventure,

2020 was a neverending roller coaster. We lost loved ones, heroes and people who touched our lives one way or another. yet, we're here --- alive, and though scathed --- still surviving. Cheers to you, who has made it this far and will continue to go farther. May 2021 keep on challenging and blessing you.

Sad eyes are a different kind of pretty.

Someday, I would raise my child to be inquisitive and curious enough not to judge people based on what is not conventional. I will raise them to be curious enough to seek answers why people are different and look for the beauty on each quirk, each flaw and each variety. The hatred towards what we don't understand must stop with us --- unlearn the hate and relearn love.

And suddenly, I realized how endless the universe is. That I am just an insignificant speck of dust in this ocean of stars and talents.