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The intertwining.

Two souls meet in a busy intersection, and chat for a while, for a moment or two. One of them knows their time will expire soon, but decide it’s better to enjoy things while they last, it’s too good to be true. A few years later, all of this will merely be a memory ofContinue reading “The intertwining.”

Altostratus.

Altostratus clouds dominate the sky in stripes of grey and blue. The sun is fighting to get through to you but from here, it appears watery. They indicate the approach of a warm front and signal the start of a downpour. A storm is on its way. You’ve always been the type to let theContinue reading “Altostratus.”

Ensō.

The symbol of absolute enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and the void. A token of togetherness, a symbol of serenity. I first became familiarized with the enso when I visited Japan last summer. Mesmerized by its abstract appearance, I soon became absorbed by the profound meaning behind this emblem. Upon first glance it is merelyContinue reading “Ensō.”

A brief intermission.

Hidden between dark matter exists galaxies brighter than you can imagine. Past the constellations, there is a web of light more beautiful than the sun and more promising than life on mars. Reaching for stars is a challenge not many dare to take on; it would mean leaving the comfort of Earth to explore theContinue reading “A brief intermission.”

The nostalgic present.

When you miss a moment before it’s gone you forget to enjoy it altogether. The following are exerpts from a piece written in 2017. You couldn’t find a single frown in this part of town. Nobody went to last block, the anticipation got to us. From the first bonfire to the very last, whatever weContinue reading “The nostalgic present.”