Another year, another celebration. I'm still stubborn, I still believe what I hold to be true. But that doesn't mean I forget. You held this family together, and even as the years passed, your love never faded. I only hope to find someone who would be the same to my future.

I hold you in high regard but everyday I still wish that should I reveal so, you would accept me for the things I believe, even if you don't believe it to be so. I pray to the universe that life holds much more for you, after all that you've given for us.

I love you, and I hope understanding comes someday.

Maybe a smile was all it took. Lovely girl, I never knew her name, I never even got close enough. But in an instance, the meeting of eyes, the edges of those delicate lips lifting into that upturned crescent of coyness and warmth, I've missed that.

Disappointing as it was today, it didn't bite. In fact, neither did the previous biting defeats, and it didn't matter. Only what did, was tomorrow.

All from a smile. Maybe it that was all I needed.

I never had such high hopes, yet disappointment still finds a way to seep into the heart. I'm tired of giving my all yet seeing everything fall short of even acceptance. I'm tired of hoping for anything. I had only wished to pursue my heart and dreams, yet it all falls away.

Bitterness sets in, and I can feel myself dying a little inside. 

I need the sea again, it's been a while. For now, sleep's the only comfort.