Poem: Startings and Endings

I could write endlesslyof what I miss from the pastHow did it evaporate so fast?it disappeared melted like sugar glassThe … More

Poem: Nom de Plume

Have you ever heard a storyfrom your past retold?Details cut or embellished to please a broader audience They repaint the … More

Poem: Childhood Treasure (haiku in 9 variations)

Charlie Brown ChristmasEncapsulates wintertime A childhood treasureThe jazzy soundtracknever loses it’s cool charmchildren’s chorus tooTakes me back to schoolYay, it’s … More

Poem: Nostalgic Thread (haiku in 30 variations)

Retracing moments Recoloring within linesIf only I couldJump through parallelsin doorways to other worldslike “Wrinkles in Time”?Paths I didn’t chooseHow … More

Poem: Midlife Mourning— Sunrise like a Pearl (Epic haiku in 5 parts with 55 variations)

(1)Mourning in my roomlights are on but no one’s homewaking from a tombIt’s hard to start uppull myself from sleeplessness … More

Poem: Anonymous

Be heroic anonymously Disguise your contributionsDon’t seek credit or praise for themGod sees everything anywayDon’t try to please the worldbe … More

Poem: The Burden of Superiority

I used to feel bleeding heartself-righteousness Thought I fought for underdog causesI was the typical liberal tool and foolI fiercely … More

Poem: Laurels

I am a turtle God covers my shellNo one else can hold me so wellNo one else perceives me so … More

Poem: Generation Numb

Why are we so robotically numb?Is it the endless techno humthe constant buzz, the throbbing drumor the smart phone’s scrolling … More

Poem: Of Pure Light

In a parallel universe of memory Love’s eternity holds life and time together We’re miracles of lightlight and salt water … More

What’s Up?

Hey Everyone, I am sorry I haven’t been posting in what seems like forever! I’ve been busy working slave wages … More

Poem: Already

Already Peace, be stillaway from the madnessFind yourselfpray through the darknessThe spark that you were still exists don’t give in … More

Double Vision: Part 5: At Face Value + Poem: Strange Times, Strange Measures (haiku)

1. L Ron Hubbard and Jessica Sarah Tisch 2. Luke Perry and T.O.P (Squid Games 2) 3. Carolyn Besset Kennedy … More

Pearls + Poem: Deep Diving Treasures (haiku in 18 variations)

Sorry I’ve been away for so long. I wrote this post on March 6, but it’s taken me this long … More

Poem: Bravery’s a Shield (haiku in 14 variations)

The majority are afraid of making wavesthey won’t rock the boatHide to stay afloatcomfortably anonymous they blame the scapegoat Kill … More

Double Vision: Part 4: ParthenoGenesis

I thought I was done with this series but it’s like a multilayered onion—more examples and synchronous information compelled me … More

Protected: Remembering Ahboji

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Double Vision : Part 3: Eyes Are the Windows

Once you notice a pattern of similarities, you’ll probably find more. Curiosity leads to many doors. Serene Grace More doppelgängers … More

Double Vision: Part 2: The Mirror Has Two Faces

“I’m not asking you to believe me, right? You do whatever you want,” she said. “I’m just telling every step … More

Poem: Don’t Wait Til You’re Old (haiku in 7 variations)

Don’t Wait Til You’re Old1Don’t wait til you’re oldlife creeps than it speeds past youchildhood shines golden2Regrets can haunt youDon’t … More

Poem: Godsend

Godsend Life’s a roundtrip questa return journey homea realization that we’re blesseda chance to place God on His throneHis throne … More

Decluttering Depression + Poem: Beatitudes and Revelations

Sorry I’ve been away (for much longer than I expected), I’m taking a break on re-editing and reposting—it’s overwhelming to … More

Model Minority Immigrants: Overcoming a Lifetime of Stereotypes

I’m not sure if I posted this already, rediting my blog is causing confusion. 🤔 My parents legally immigrated from … More

Poem: Knowledge Power Play (haiku in 37 revelations)

1Is ignorance bliss?Is it better to prepareWait and wait and wait2Hourglass sand’s paceSlow motion car crashing tearsThen it’s all too … More

Poem: Cybernetic Sheep (haiku in 22 revelations)

What a phenomenal time we’re living in; both frightening and bizzare. The Singularity seems closer than ever. Transhumanism is championed … More

Refining and Redefining

I’m still sorting through posts, it’s like spring cleaning, deciding what to keep and what to delete. Some posts are … More

Creation and Destruction

I’m still processing my thoughts on what I want to write about that feels meaningful but with content that wouldn’t … More

Immigration and Deportation

Have you heard of Adam Crapser? His story made my cry. He was adopted at 3 yrs old from South … More

Poem: I’m a Messenger (haiku in 12 variations)

I’m a Messenger1)I’m a messengerNot a one person armyJust one, of many2)Playing a small partA foot soldier sharing artFrom God’s … More

Poem: Kindness is a Gift (haiku in 11 variations) + video

Kindness is a GiftKindness is a giftBoth to others and yourselfIt’s never wastedGiving without stringsWithout reciprocationNo expectations Giving in secretAn … More