Yesterday, my youngest daughter marked her 11th birthday and we originally planned to celebrate it in the mall. Then my wife said it maybe better if we just have a small get-together, then spend a few hours at the arcade. I agreed with the understanding that I'll go with them. That's the way it is … Continue reading The Way It Is
Author: aka0430
A struggling writer, an aspiring painter, a frustrated singer, and a certified music lover
How Deep Is Your Love
Last Monday, my two teenage daughters were doing the laundry and as part of their ritual, they turned on the music app in their smartphones. The music they listen to are mostly K-pop, but after a while, there was a sudden silence. Then after about a minute, "How Deep Is Your Love" came out playing … Continue reading How Deep Is Your Love
Different Seasons
Different Seasons can bring changes to our lives. They can often be sad and painful, but we can also try to see them as inspiring and a chance for a new start. When someone leaves, there's always that part of us that refuses to forget. Even when the memories bring tears to our eyes, we … Continue reading Different Seasons
Dust in the Wind
I was seriously sick for weeks and the thought that my life may soon come to an abrupt end crossed in and out of my weary mind. The words of the song Dust in the Wind rang repeatedly in my ears as I try to close my eyes to get the needed rest. I close … Continue reading Dust in the Wind
Un-Break My Heart
When a heart gets broken, getting to mend it seems impossible simply because the pain is often unbearable. During these times, we are most vulnerable, afraid of being left alone and in darkness, and all that we want is for things to return to what they were before. Don't leave me in all this painDon't … Continue reading Un-Break My Heart
When I Was Your Man
Man, because he is human, is prone to committing mistakes. Many of these can be forgiven, but there are those that can never be forgotten, simply because the memories of the mistake linger and the pain continues to throb. Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger nowOur song on the radio but … Continue reading When I Was Your Man
One Last Cry
When a relationship goes awry, all future plans being built together are ruined. Beautiful dreams become recurring nightmares, and broken hearts never seem to get mended even with the passage of time. Often, we find ourselves sitting alone in a half-empty room and hoping against hope that the pain will just go away. My shattered … Continue reading One Last Cry
Lately
Not all love stories have happy endings. Once in a while, love will walk out the door but we are the last one to know. All we get are suspicions and nagging feelings. Lately, I have had the strangest feelingWith no vivid reason here to findYet the thought of losing you's been hanging'round my mind … Continue reading Lately
The Gift
Falling in love is a magical feeling. It's a lot like the tremendous joy that children feel when the first snowflake falls to signal the advent of Christmas. Winter snow is falling downChildren laughing all aroundLights are turning onLike a fairy tale come true When that someone comes into our lives, we feel that heaven … Continue reading The Gift
Wandering
Life is a journey and as we go through this journey, we get to see different places, meet lots of people, and experience both the beauty and the pain of living. Through all of these, we wonder what happens next even as we continue to wander. I've been wandering early lateFrom New York City to … Continue reading Wandering
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