she reached. you grabbed. & i fell when you let me go. ode to the day someone might choose to save me instead.
August 30th
I held dear the stories you shared, as if they were secrets for only us; But I'm just a visitor in your world, watching your movie next to the crowd.
I think of who I used to be and sadness looms, for the sentimentalism of the past always seems to interfere with the progress we work so hard to make.
Flatlined & Well-Rounded
I am what they want. Everything at the expense of opportunity; The cost of self-contribution; The diminishment of talent and passion. Blinded by walls closing around me -- I forge an equilibrium. Losing sight of my strengths and strengthening my weaknesses; I am nothing but a flatlined, well-rounded person. The worst kind of oxymoron, if you must. Simply... Continue Reading →
to have & to be willing
Have... the courage to be imperfect; the compassion to be kind to yourself -- and then to others; Have authenticity. Be willing... to let go of who you think you should be -- to be who you are to tell your story with your whole heart Have the authenticity and the courage to understand that... Continue Reading →
Timing
FEBRUARY 6th, 2018: A constant variable in a moment's equation -- underestimated yet determines all.
Call me Jay 