An Introspection

I wonder if there's anything else to do
besides straining my eyes on required reading.

I want to play the new game

so I could be whisked into the middle ages

where we would fight for something

defend a common cause,

and live and die with honor.

I want to watch the movie

so I could be transported to the future

where we would explore wonders

discover meaning,

and contribute to something great.

Confined to these white walls
torn by spikes of cold and damp
that enter the window every few seconds
hoping that the clock will turn faster
until stopped when told
I wait for the end of December
when the tears stream frozen and dry
then overflow with fervent spirit
to begin a new challenge
defend a common cause
and discover new meaning
in contribution to something great
within me.

I Shall Adapt

Though I have fears for the coming task
I have done the same thing for the past.
A beginning it is today just as it was in the early past.
But I shall familiarize and bring comfort to fear.
I shall adapt just as I have done before.

Time and Tomorrow

We do not fear tomorrow
for our eyes are closed shut
drifting in the comfort of dreams
assured of the certainty of time.

We fear tomorrow
for it brings an uncomfortable change,
unexpected outcomes and have-to-do's
assured by the nature of time itself.

We do not fear tomorrow
for we rely on yesterday
occurences return familiar
carried over by the wisdom of time.

We fear tomorrow
for we cannot see the future
and cannot prepare for the best -
only time can tell.

We do not fear tomorrow
for tomorrow may no longer entail fear
and our eyes shall stay closed
in the eternity of time.

Christmas Countdown

This is the Christmas Countdown
a venue for my apprehension
to log down every piece of Christmas content
... every piece I want for Christmas.
Just a little more time to go,
to return home in the comfort of loved ones,
in the midst of red and green.

Hello

I extend to you my warmest greetings
in the hope of being able to rekindle
the memories of the past month
the happiness of yesterday
amidst your company.
hoping that everything is fine
and adorned with good health
and productive nights.
it is nice to see you again -
a smile, a handshake, a touch of cheeks
hello.