this one's about almost everything

imprisoned emotions, whirlwind romance, muted screams for attention. underlying ambitions, whispered secrets, intentional pretence, unintentional afflictions. words unsaid, cries unheard, and truths untold.


one stitched up lip

to walk right past each other in the corridor, avoiding eye contact by all means - but what for? in that split second where your shoulder briefly brushes mine, you trigger an impulse of thoughts - how are you? how has things in your family been? where did you go for lunch? why are you walking alone? have you watched that movie yet? have you been laughing much? small thoughts like that, rather insignifant maybe, but enough to remind me of your importance. i trust we both know each other well enough to understand what we're each waiting for. i think you know i've forgiven you. from the moment your words sunk deep into areas of my heart that i was unaware existed, i forgave you. from the moment i let tears escape from my benumb eyes, i forgave you.
i forgave you, i forgave you, i forgave you. but when are you going to be brave enough to examine the damage you have done? we have to grow up, dear friend. so despite my desperation to heal this wound, i'm waiting for you to mend it. responsibility, i want you to learn. you're running against time my friend. tick tock, and that's another week of what could have been. i'm waiting, for you to forgive yourself.


two stubborn lovers

childish, i imagine you would say. childishly persistent, i would offer in reply. like everything else i've left behind, this is inaccessible now. a glass wall seperates us, and its ever so tempting for me to peer through it, and see you there, on the other side. but a peer is enough; it's duty is simply - to remind. life calls for me to pull away for now.
but like the relentless beat of drums, this love continues to play. there's no need to ask questions, or perhaps that's my excuse. it's possible that i'm terrified. though don't make me admit that, don't crush my pride. you may be stubborn, but so can i. so may time have mercy, may destiny have mercy. allow this patient heart of mine, to one day rejoice with the unison beat of yours.


three blind souls

remind yourself:
if you look deeply into life, the blueprint for our actions can be found within the mind. self-defeating attitudes arise not of their own accord but out of ignorance. be you tall, short, fat, thin, black, white, young or old - you're human.
in your admirable fight to achieve success, don't forget the simple fact that however high you go, we're still all equal. success is not the dominance you have over another, but the support you give others. success, in my definition, is understanding compassion.
in my simple religion, there is no need for temples. no need for complicated philosophy. your own mind, your own heart, is the temple; your philosophy is simple kindness.