when i reach above my bookshelf and dismiss the tender glow of my bedside lamp
then the warm yellow pin-stripes of my bedspread vanish
to reveal the street lights checkered across the ceiling creases
and that is when my mind wanders
to a distant trail a deserted track
where you extend your arms and tiptoe along the rail 
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it was beautifully cold today
almost a good november chill with a strong breeze brushing away parched leaves on city asphalt
i buttoned up my sweater and wore a jacket
and thought to myself

am i happy because of this aesthetic delight?

or could i be just as happy without?


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I really haven't disclosed much about how it feels to be back in Japan, and for good reason.  The truth is that it's been hard, and well, unsettling.  I haven't decided how to cope with it quite yet.  And frankly, since Kenji was here all throughout my being here until three days ago, it's only just dawning on me.  This isn't home ( Read more... )

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WOWZERS!!
A NEW YEAR!!
That calls for a MEME!!! :D :D :D

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Well now, I haven't posted in a while and most of my life changing experiences occurred during the past few days, so here's a little backtracking ( Read more... )