Seeking Refuge

Intro

This is a collection of two short poems, originally written in January 2024. They are sort of a raw reflection of my daily life back then.

I think it was intended as an entry to a university creative writing competition, but it didn’t get shortlisted in any way whatsoever.

Now, they are reproduced here, with some modifications.

The Bygone Days

It was a chamber
of bygone moments
Inside was a boy sleeping
embraced warmly by his mother

And all of a sudden
the boy cried
dripping tears of gratitude
catching people by surprise

I’m then jolted awake
with watery eyes
A realisation then hit
it was my inner soul
burnt out by the harsh reality
longing for the good old days
that are lost through time

Opus No. 1: Peacefulness in Mind

The sea of musical notes flows
as my arms beat through the rhythm
Creating a haven
that shields me from the chaos

Immersing myself within the symphony
crafted together with my buddies
creating a shelter
that frees me from the hysteria

Epilogue

Looking back at these poems, their wording can sound pretty needlessly dramatic, huh?

Nonetheless, it’s still true that music-making, which I was lucky enough to engage in during university times, was what helped me go through those really stressful periods.