thank you
for the air we breathe, water to drink

for the strength to go against the current
and get lost in a sea of fish

for parents who love selflessly
for friends who became family

for someone who filled the gap
of a heart missing a piece

for mistakes that make us grow
for lessons that we now know

for all the questions and tears
in the meaning of things

for doubts and failures
for still moving forward

for laughter
a good enough reason to live

thank you

for it may not be the best year
but it still paves way for another year

Great things do happen when you least expect it. Today was a good
day. A very good day. I can't believe the joy that a stranger can give without him really knowing it. That simple act of kindness lifted my spirits. I haven't felt this much joy in a very long while. Thank you. Thank you, stranger. Realization has dawned that one can greatly affect another person's life in a positive way. And this feeling made me excited about what the future has in store. I will forever treasure this memory. This unexpected memory.

I never imagined we would be this close
That we could exchange crazy, deep thoughts
Things concerning oneself, future, faith
Time, relationships, and adversities
          Just everything under the heat of the sun

I've always admired
Your twisted sense of humor
Your artistic skills
Your brilliant mind
          Especially on how you marvel at life

You've got so much to offer
That the world is not yet ready for
So just sit tight mah brotha
Your time for excellence will soon come
          And I'll be there cheering at the top of my lungs

You are a blessing to the people around you
That you deserve all the happiness
The world has to offer
Happy happy happy birthday, my dear friend
          May God bless you more and more each day

"You are the way you are
because that's the way
you want to be.
If you really wanted
to be any different,
you would be
in the process of
changing right now."
-Fred Smith

Letting people down
I guess that's
The only thing
I'm good at
But something
I should be
Really bad at

you're so caught up
with your own problems
you forget to
count blessings instead
so get up
go out there
crawl if you must
just don't let the darkness
take the best of you

Six years ago
You entered my room
You were so hurt
That you just cried

Seeing you like that
Broke my heart into pieces
Tears rolled done my cheeks
And I cried with you

Ever since
I couldn't forgive my brother
The person who
Caused you so much pain

But a while ago
You entered my room
For the same reason
I hated him

I can't believe I did this
Disappointing you so much
I hate myself for making you cry
I hate myself for giving up

Ma, I'm so sorry
I hope I can make it up to you
I will make it up to you
I just pray it's not too late

breathing
    swimming
        floating
             sinking
                  drowning
                      dying