I look up from my phone
With glazed tired eyes
And realise that
The world around me is
Still
It’s not moving or flashing or bright
The candle is peacefully sitting
The tulips soft on my eyes
It’s quiet
It’s not demanding
But if anything
It’s longing
To be noticed and loved
May 16
May 16, 2026 at 6:49 AM UTC
I look up from my phone
With glazed tired eyes
And realise that
The world around me is
Still
It’s not moving or flashing or bright
The candle is peacefully sitting
The tulips soft on my eyes
It’s quiet
It’s not demanding
But if anything
It’s longing
To be noticed and loved