Desk

Essays, poems, and personal reflections from the desk and drawer. · 99

Unknown universe

Note

We will meet again
in an unknown universe,
where I am the wizard,
and you, my witch
where I will cast
the most divine spell:
“Tvayi prema karomi.”

Beneath the raining stars,
We will fall in love again,
after a million lifetimes.

Why Shelf

Essay

Update A few days later, I decided to combine the Shelf posts with the Desk section. I’ve realized that, for now, I don’t have much time to invest in …

Thinking framework

Note

Framework for responding to a conversation that might have hurt you.

  1. Analyze what they said: Reflect on the words and tone used.
  2. Understand the meaning: Consider the intent behind the message.
  3. Consider the reason: Think about why they might have said this.
  4. Respond clearly and calmly: Share your perspective without escalation.
  5. Show kindness and empathy: Approach the entire conversation with patience and compassion.

Dolce far niente

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I don’t want a thing
on Saturday mornings
just my favorite songs
playing low.

I don’t want to leave the bed,
just stay there,
holding you tightly,
all day long.

Let me sit cross legged,
tea in one hand,
and you in the other
sipping both,
slowly.

The night is young

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It’s 10 p.m., I’m in bed watching reels, and I’m bored. Then the friends texted me, “Let’s go for a walk,” and I said yes. Now it’s 2:30 a.m., we’re still …

Italian movie

Essay

It’s just like a colorful movie, where we wander through an old Italian city. In the morning, we’ll share a Cornetto and cappuccino, then ride an old motorcycle …

Sun

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I want to be the sun, radiating my own light,
not the moon, borrowing its glow.

I miss you

Essay

O baby, I miss you in the soft, slow mornings, in the hush of lazy noon, and in the quiet of calm evenings. You know I feel alone here. I just want to come home …