Moths & Memoirs

In Filipino culture, it is said that moths represent the souls of loved ones that have departed from our lives. I don’t even remember when I first learned about moths and its’ connection to the afterlife. I’ve always thought of how ridiculous that superstition was, but my silence during these encounters speaks louder than what…

The Story Has Ended.

Feels like you’re a few lifetimes awayWhenever I think of the years we spent apart —Although I slowly got over it day by day,You’ll always be somewhat close to my heart. You loved her during her worst,But she couldn’t love you at your best.Inevitably, you gradually chose to disperseBecause she couldn’t fight her tendency to…

Three years later

Three years since the 22nd of March when we met for a scoop at Molly Moons Our days become longer together yet for you I still continue to be swoon. You’re still the coolest nerd, but you’ve also grown to become my partner in crime You’ve provided me with security and helped me disregard distractions…

22nd of March

Remember the 22nd of March when we met for a scoop at Molly Moons A few minutes after 7pm — Seattle skies were at its’ normal shade of gloom I saw you from a distance as I had tried to park my car a few feet away That spared me extra time to think of…

And then she met you.

How did one seem so free, yet haunted by several past mistakes? Late nights that turned into careless decisions and short-lived heartbreaks.  Was it company that she was longing for — maybe a hand to graciously hold? Perhaps all she craved for was someone temporary, but this isn’t how this story will unfold.  A glimpse…

half past three

Why do you keep running thru my mind — it’s a half past three Remember that it’s been months since the day that I had reluctantly set you free? You’ve always been foolish, yet I had naively claimed you to be mine. You’ve always been ignorant, yet I thought you’d change after our bodies would…