Thursday, October 30, 2008

Rain


The long awaited rain arrived this morning. Unlike where I grew up, rain doesn’t happen very often in Los Angeles. But when it happens, Angelenos enjoy every single drop of it. I used to find it quite annoying. I guess I just took it for granted and neglected what it has to offer: a new beginning, a chance to refresh our minds and a hope that somehow by the end of the rain, the despicable stains in our lives will vanish into thin air. Yes, we all have some harsh stains on our souls we wish we could get rid of, like the consequences of our mistakes, the anguish of great loss, the addictions we gave into, the doubts over their innocence, the scars of their betrayals, and the toughest of all, the memories of their kisses; therefore, some of us wait quietly for the rain to pass, and hope it can liberate our souls. Sadly, some stains are so indelible that no rain can ever wash them away.


Weyburn Ave, CA

Friday, October 17, 2008

The other guy

I understand everything you said, no matter how tactfully you said it; I know what you really meant.

It was not worth it that the love we shared has been damaged because of some misunderstanding that’s hard to unravel.

There is nothing to blame though. I have attempted to salvage this relationship in every possible way. Nonetheless, no one is obligated to be with anyone. And having a change of heart is not an unforgivable sin. Even though I am devastated, I understand. Letting him take the blame is not right.

Hey, listen. There are competitors in every love. And I won’t be jealous of you two being happy together. Although my life has become tortuous because of this.

You are great; his choice and mine were not a coincidence. He bet his youth on you. And I’ll have to live the loss as gain.

Hey, listen. There are competitors in every love. And I won’t be jealous of you two being happy together. Although my life has become tortuous because of this.



Alexandria Ave, CA