Journal Entries
A collection of thoughts, observations, and stories from life's ever-unfolding narrative.
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Touched By Water 1
When Troy returns to his childhood town, a sun-drenched pebbled beach becomes a portal to his first, shattering heartbreak. As waves crash against the shore, he relives the agony of betrayal and humiliation—all while grappling with an unexpected chance at redemption. Can revisiting the place that broke him finally mend what’s been lost?
His Rejection
A narrative about a man's intense infatuation with a woman, detailing his idealized perception of her and his hopeful pursuit despite her apparent disinterest. The story concludes with a stark contrast between his burgeoning optimism and an implied, unspoken rejection.
I Gave You
Ever give everything to someone and find it was worth every loss? This poetic love letter explores sacrifice, transformation, and the quiet sadness behind someone’s radiance. Love becomes sustenance, a puzzle that brings peace, and the acceptance of imperfection that makes them whole.
Tis The Season: A Christmas Miracle 1
Three years. A fireplace. An impossible connection to memory and presence. It's a phenomenon that has me utterly stumped.
Over The Patio
A deeply introspective exploration of awe and self-doubt, this piece traces the speaker’s fascination with another’s unshakeable resilience amid life’s hardships. It grapples with internal conflict—between admiration and inferiority—as the speaker searches for answers about strength, purity, and hope.
Hiraeth🌹
A raw, poetic cry of hiraeth. The intense longing for a place or person that feels like home. Through visceral metaphors of healing undone and futile quests, the speaker grapples with the pain of absence, pleading for reunion or relief while clinging to the bittersweet essence of belonging. A haunting exploration of how distance can shorten more than just time.
My Insomnia (2019)
A poem which explores the haunting aftermath of betrayal. Framing the betrayer as an inescapable "insomnia", the piece looks at the speaker's conflicted emotions—where pain and longing intertwine, logic wars with feeling, and hope persists despite the wound. It captures the torturous cycle of obsession and the paradoxical pull of a toxic connection.
Conversations With The Heart Part 2 (Seeing You Again)
A vivid and heartfelt recount of a magical reunion. This piece captures the emotional whirlwind of seeing someone who awakens joy, vulnerability, and hope. Through poetic language and raw honesty, it paints a picture of love blooming from a moment—timeless, intense, and unforgettable.