POEMS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
POETRY
A living archive of poems written to be read, remembered, and returned to — words for quiet mornings, difficult days, and the small moments that shape a life.
A poem set in Japan, reflecting on timing, near-misses, and what places seem to remember before people meet.
Read moreThe One Who Lit the Orchard Sky
A slow-burn Girl Love poem about longing, restraint, and the quiet ignition between two women beneath an orchard sky.
Read moreA metaphor-driven Girl Love poem about temptation, surrender, and the quiet trespass of emotional intimacy between women.
Read moreA tender yet resilient poem about surviving what tried to erase you — and discovering that softness can be strength.
Read moreA Love Like a Lake is a modern Valentine’s poem about steady devotion — a love that does not flood or fade, but remains calm, grounded, and quietly enduring. This piece explores emotional safety, c...
Read moreIf we ended up together,I’d probably be a lawyer by now.I wouldn’t have left school early for business.We’d probably already be married,collecting photographsthat stretch quietly over a decade. If ...
Read moreA quiet love poem about being understood without explanation. “River and Its Banks” reflects on steadiness, refuge, and choosing a life that feels true.
Read moreTo You Who Is Loved by the Ocean
To You Who Is Loved by the Ocean is a poem about restraint—the kind that comes not from fear, but from care. It speaks to loving someone without claiming them, choosing silence over spectacle, and ...
Read moreI Love You Like How I Love Manila
A poem about loving a city the way one loves a person—patiently, imperfectly, and without needing it to change.
Read moreA restrained love poem about two people close enough to ache, yet separated by circumstance. “Glass Domes POV” explores devotion preserved, love deferred, and what is kept—not taken.
Read moreChristmas Eve, Right Before the Yes
A cinematic Christmas Eve poem about quiet hope and the moment before something good begins. The poetry book When Felix Looked My Way launches tomorrow.
Read moreFelix, with Black Hair and Dark Honeyed Eyes
A quiet early poem written in April 2024 that inspired When Felix Looked My Way—exploring restraint, first attraction, and the moment before love speaks.
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