Shots Fired

Arguing and snappy remarks

A tornado of anger is conjured

Even trivial conflicts are brought to the table

The Ugly has revealed itself

And I am astounded…

This person is not who I thought she was

Feeling a bit hurt, but I

Maintain dignity, for I shall win this war

I finally understand the phrase:

Shots have been fired

While it Lasts

Love in the moment

Revel in the moment

Appreciate the moment

You cannot make it last forever, but you can seize and hang onto that moment for as long as possible

That slow dance brings a wave of nostalgia, and a bittersweet mix of euphoria and sadness

Like Gravity, something always brings me back to you

I do not regret that moment—

Better to have it in my memories than not at all

However that moment has passed

Now Set me Free, Leave me Be

Taiwan

A land full of rich Asian culture.

One might ask, “What is all the allure?”

Well I am no expert, but let me tell you

The present is a mix of the old and new

閩南語, 拜拜ing with incense, tea brewing,

7-Elevens, night markets, 小吃s, and 芒果冰

The sun and moon lake, 蔥油餅, bubble tea

鼎泰豐, fancy clubs, 滑蛋, Taipei 101, and KTV

I still have much to learn and explore

Subway, high speed rail, bike, and more

I felt like I could travel everywhere!

My memory and nostalgia are too much to share

I spent time with family and ate exotic fruits

And met many friends who shared the same roots

Remembering this often brings tears to my eyes

Because of the jolt back into reality, I surmise

Taiwan Tech Trek was an experience of a lifetime

Formosa, I will never forget the summer I spent with you

On a Cloud

Have you ever been on a cloud?

When your to-do list is all checked off

And academics are decent, and you are a social butterfly

All is well…no, all is better than “well”

Everything you do just seems to lift you up higher

You feel like a princess

You feel like a fighter

You feel like you can do anything

But beware, that cloud is unstable

I let the fog cloud my vision

Floating higher and higher as my ego grew

In a blink of an eye, I came crashing down

The Cloud has dissapated

Irony

Irony is a funny thing

Mere coincidences

That can make me laugh, plant a smirk on my face

But this time around,

Only a sigh escapes from my lips

This time around,

It’s a different kind of irony

The kind where intentions are to impress and wow

And yet my actions only resulted in disappointment

Without a single comment on my progress

Why did I even bother

Irony is not a funny thing

Not today,

Not this time around

Mask

I wake up to a new morning.

What should I wear today?

How am I feeling today?

If only those two could be answered harmoniously.

Whether I am sad, angry, or sluggish,

A poker face may not be good enough here.

I will need a solid mask—

A strong, happy mask that is.

Happiness is contagious.

It can spread a smile onto even a stranger’s face.

I shall wear a smile today.

The Joys of Shopping

Go shopping? Why yes, please

Get my wallet and grab the keys

I enter the store and cold air blasts into my face

Sections of garments are presented in an open space

Ooo look, this dress is shiny! and oh! This one has lace!

Over and over again my heart does a little race

Inhale a breath as I see something I desire

My eyes gleam with joy—especially if it’s low price

If I said my feet didn’t ache, I’d be a liar

For my exercise today, this will suffice

Left before eating breakfast, and totally forgot about lunch

Yet browsing each isle is enough to feed me

Sucked into this addiction, is my hunch

A pained wallet is often the fee

Spinning and turning like a princess at a ball

The mirror is my audience on the wall

My mom and cousin critique in the fitting room

Shopping with friends is fun,

but I like shopping with my mother the best of all :)