lwint

Tsuki No Me In the soft glow of a winter's eve, Where friendship's whispers gently weave. Beneath the stars, a tale untold, A connection deep, a story to unfold. In the dance of snowflakes, secrets hide, A warmth, a longing, hearts confide. Yet in this season, let friendship gleam, A silent wish, a shared dream. Paths may twist in unforeseen ways, In the gentle haze of these holiday days. Though unspoken words may softly sway, Let friendship bloom, come what may. So here we stand, beneath the mistletoe, In the quiet of emotions that softly grow. A tale of two hearts, entwined but free, Merry Christmas, dear Tsuki, to you from me. LWINT (for those who are not familiar with the term "Tsuki No Me" - it's from an anime series called Naruto. Since that one is the dream I would not want to wake up, I shall name that one "Tsuki No Me".)

Dear Tsuki, I used to be afraid of attachments, Yet, here I am, clinging to a delicate tether that binds me to you. Dear Tsuki, I used to dream of being independent, Yet, here I am, finding solace leaning on you for my daily dose of happiness. Dear Tsuki, I used to fight to be free, Yet, here I am, surrendering and cherishing every moment as if it were a sacred offering. Dear Tsuki, I used to wish to be strong, Yet, here I am, weaving my joys into the tapestry of your moonlight, Strength found not in solitude but in the shared glow of our moments. LWINT

Despite not being a serious believer, I genuinely believe that it is our guilt that drags us down, not our sins. It would seem easy not to dwell on something and just let it go. But the hard part is that guilt is recognized by our subconscious mind, where our consciousness seldom notices its existence until we hit rock bottom in our darkest pits. "Ahh, I should have, I could have, I would have" kinds of thoughts will finally reveal themselves to give us a hot welcome in there. When I left my hometown five years ago, I told everyone, including myself, that I was chasing a dream I longed for - an advanced career leading to a stable life that could satisfy my family and my girlfriend. I believed that all my actions and choices were based on fulfilling my ambitions. Yet, I failed to realize that I was just a wanderer who was traipsing aimlessly in a lost land. I deluded myself with lame subterfuges like "I could become stable when I get there, when I get these degrees, when