DEEP BREATHING

i try not to smile
you are across from me
struggling to find the right words
ones that'll let me understand
and share the joy you feel.

your question still lingers;
i have no idea why
two seemingly identical paths
had such different impacts.

life's taken a sudden practical turn,
i don't know yet,
whether i like it or not

roundtrip

back and forth, back and forth
to make sure i'm healthy
to make sure the tickets are ready

summer days are here,
it'll be full, it'll be eventful, it'll be gratifying
but incomplete.