they say writing is a form of leisure
because words are powerful
words paint pictures and create vivid emotions
just like the colours of an oil painting

yet, writing can be saddening
because these words evoke memories
recollections of what mattered, what concerned

writing is never dull
because words are eventful
writing has been a way to express since long ago
we aspire to be poetic, fluent and flamboyant
but the true meaning of words always lie between the lines

I am glad that I don't write about fantasies and potential what ifs
because I get hopeful
being hopeful can be detrimental because reality is unpredictable
ironically,
words have become my way to emote
implicitly - writing anonymously

if you chance upon this,
it is a small leak from my canal.