We’ve had some of the best moments togetherWhether real or not to you,They were my best memoriesAnd I have been thankful for themFor your love, your care and your presenceOf all the things I’m thankful for,Never had it crossed my mind that I would beThanking you for not choosing meAs crazy as it soundsI thank… Continue reading Thank You for Not Choosing Me
Don’t Pick Me
Don't pick meIf you have to choose between us twoDon’t pick meIf you have to think hard about itDon’t pick meIf you need some time aloneDon’t pick meIf you need to figure things outDon’t pick meIf you are not scared of losing meDon’t pick meIf you don’t see the pain in my eyes watching you… Continue reading Don’t Pick Me
Dear Crush
I’m not ready to do this you see. I mean write this letter to you and let the world know how I feel about you. But what the heck, I have nothing to lose and so much time left. I’m not too courageous to say this to you but this is the beauty of writing… Continue reading Dear Crush
You Don’t Have to Love me Back
I love you and I’m not going to fight it I wish I could say it’s okay that you don’t love me But it’s not I’m not okay I want you to love me back But I can’t tell your heart to pick me Yes, I love you And it’s breaking me to pieces Knowing… Continue reading You Don’t Have to Love me Back
An Open Letter to the Absent Parent
Dear absent parent, You are many years too late. I’m not about to judge the reasons or circumstances that pushed you away from your kid. But I doubt there’s enough justification as to why. You see these little kids have nothing to do with you, your problems, or any of these circumstances. I understand that… Continue reading An Open Letter to the Absent Parent
A Letter to My Future Husband
Dear Future Husband, I don’t know when you will stumble upon this long note. Whether it’s before we meet or probably after, I have a few things I want you to know. But first off, I have to tell you how special you are to me. Throughout my years I have prayed for you –… Continue reading A Letter to My Future Husband
New Dawn
Today was supposed to be a new dayBetterBut still I have the scars of yesterdayThe painStill fresh like yesterdayI miss youBut the smell of yesterday’s pain irritates meThe distractionsFrustrationsBetrayalMake me act outI can’t get these times I’ve spentLoving you
Can We Still Be Friends
Don’t act too surprised by my question I know we didn’t end things well Probably wondering why I’ve been calling But amid all this pressure I could use a friend as caring as you Perhaps help save this empty soul somehow It’s a simple question with a lot of depth, I know But can we… Continue reading Can We Still Be Friends
A Letter To The Man I Wish Was Mine
I taught my heart to love you a little too muchI’m not ready to let it watch you love someone else.Before we met I fought hard to make you stayBecause I didn’t want it to end before it even started.I wanted you to see me beyond messages, phone calls and video calls.It didn’t bother me… Continue reading A Letter To The Man I Wish Was Mine
I’m Still Here
Dear lover ex-lover,I was willing to take a cityBut you had to go all bigAnd promise me the worldLook at me nowStruggling to separate myselfFrom all these promises you madeEvery word you said that included forever.I loved you so muchI was not ready to be aloneLook at me nowStruggling to un-love youSpending every time of… Continue reading I’m Still Here
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