After almost 15 years of having left my native Dominican Republic, I have decided to share my thoughts and my "drafts of inspiration" again. Sometimes my texts will be in Spanish and sometimes in Dutch; but mostly they will be published in English: a reflection of the reality I live everyday, where choosing only one language to express myself is simply impossible (Spring, 2009).
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
The itch of exhaustion
Definition:
When you realise that still there are
so many great things to do,
but you're anxious and exhausted
and your inner flame is gradually fading
after spending too much time doing things
that made you itchy and feel not as great,
only if...
But if you happen to feel the itch of exhaustion,
grab the chance! let it pierce your heart
and be kind to it, don't fear it, listen to it
because it's telling you that it's time
to live again, to create a star from candlelight,
that same star you always wanted to become,
no matter how big or distant,
or simple and humble,
you'll always shine on,
but only if
you remain true
to your real passion.
When you realise that still there are
so many great things to do,
but you're anxious and exhausted
and your inner flame is gradually fading
after spending too much time doing things
that made you itchy and feel not as great,
only if...
But if you happen to feel the itch of exhaustion,
grab the chance! let it pierce your heart
and be kind to it, don't fear it, listen to it
because it's telling you that it's time
to live again, to create a star from candlelight,
that same star you always wanted to become,
no matter how big or distant,
or simple and humble,
you'll always shine on,
but only if
you remain true
to your real passion.
Monday, 20 December 2010
So close to happiness (with very little effort)
If only we lived constantly
in the flow of this truth:
that we're far away from being perfect
and so close to happiness!
If only we could forgive
without any doubt
everything can make sense
with very little effort.
in the flow of this truth:
that we're far away from being perfect
and so close to happiness!
If only we could forgive
without any doubt
everything can make sense
with very little effort.
Sunday, 12 December 2010
Funny little speech (reflection on the truth & written very, very humbly)
What was that shit-whole something all about?
What’s the purpose of it if not to honour the truth in hilarious ways? Why would i speak to all of you with false words and white lies when i know that my little speech could lift or break your spirits? or simply put you to sleep? Why would i be false instead of telling you of the intention of my silly words, which is wholesome, even when i fail to make bloody clear what some whole shit is all about?
Forgive me if I curse, I fucking don’t mean it. Forgive me if I forget to acknowledge your ‘little self’ when I get distracted by my ample ego. Forgive me if you expected me to entertain you like a stand-up comedian, but fuck it! I won't. And this is the simple truth: 'me sucks at jokes, even at cleverly ones'.
What’s the purpose of it if not to honour the truth in hilarious ways? Why would i speak to all of you with false words and white lies when i know that my little speech could lift or break your spirits? or simply put you to sleep? Why would i be false instead of telling you of the intention of my silly words, which is wholesome, even when i fail to make bloody clear what some whole shit is all about?
Forgive me if I curse, I fucking don’t mean it. Forgive me if I forget to acknowledge your ‘little self’ when I get distracted by my ample ego. Forgive me if you expected me to entertain you like a stand-up comedian, but fuck it! I won't. And this is the simple truth: 'me sucks at jokes, even at cleverly ones'.
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Monday, 6 December 2010
Winter romance
No, it’s not the cold outside,
but the warmth in your eyes
that makes my lips tremble;
and I still long for another kiss,
this time with no lies, no ties,
without labels.
without labels.
Like a magic spell
in this sudden fable,
I confess,
I surrender,
this time I suspect
love is inescapable.
love is inescapable.
In a maze of doubts,
and haunting shadows
the temple of freedom
patiently awaits us,
as we slowly walk
through icy streets,
through icy streets,
holding hands, firmly, tightly,
with smiling hearts
and a world of dreams ahead of us.
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