damp

This hole is dark
I try to find a way out
I spread my arms
Trying to feel 
And figure out
Which path
O, life
Give me some light

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I see a field
Brown and barren
Its cracks make some creases
Its dryness droughts the whole plot.

Damp

never provoke anyone

"You are 35, right? You look like a 35-year old man. You are maybe 35. You are really 35."

These sentences echoed in the court while they were on a stand by for their next games. There were about 15 of them, young and old.

Nan, a single mom, had continuously provoked Teng. She was older than Teng so maybe she thought that she had all the right to do such. Since Teng was quite shy and a newbie in the group, all he had to do was smile eventhough inside him furiously wanted to retaliate to Nan's remarks. But it was a good thing Teng was able to hold his mouth...and most importantly, his fist. Teng had thought that Nan was a woman. He respected her for her age and her gender.

Bullying happens everywhere. It is an attribute being held by any gender, men or women. Never provoke anyone if we do not want to get hurt. Never make someone mad if we do not want to be at risk. Being of age doesn't give us the right to bully the younger ones. Yes, men should respect women, and yet, women should respect men, too. Respect begets respect. 

lavish

It has been her issue for the longest time!

Gwenn has got everything she wants. Superficially, she is happy. But why at night she just can't seem to have a good sleep?

She works 9 to 5 in a company as a secretary. Her salary is just enough to provide for her needs and sometimes she shares to her family. But what has gone wrong?

In the office, when someone has  new stuff, she plans of buying one as well or maybe a better thing. When someone has to go on a travel in another country, she books a ticket immediately as well wanting to be equal with the others. When someone buys a new gadget or any not-so-important things, she hurries to buy for her own too. She is in the flow. 

Until one day, she learns her lesson. She finds out that there have been a big amount she has borrowed from friends or from any acquaintance. The bank suspended her credit card because on non-payment of her debts. Her car is almost on the brink of disappearance due to non-payment of its monthly amortization. She parties almost every weekend with friends in some luxurious bars where beverages cost an arm and a leg. In short, she doesn't know the definition of living frugally.

She has resorted to borrowing from one person to another but her lifestyle is the same or sometimes more lavish;  her situation has gone from bad to worse.

One day, as Gwenn walks on a street she sees an old man. This man's shirt is as dirty as grease. He points at Gwenn and laughs loudly as he walks afar. Suddenly, she thinks of money again. She thinks where can she get some amount to pay for her debts. Even in her head, she has no escape.

Too much of something is bad enough. It is true that when people enjoy luxury, they tend to ask and seek for more and more. 

virtually

They have felt the love for each other-virtually.

They haven't met personally. All their love story has been stored in some gigabytes, technically. For almost a year of unending profession of love for and with each other, they have believed that love has bound them together.

Just like any other else's love story, they have also their silent moments when they have had some slight misunderstanding with each other. There have been times when they tried to forget each other. But at the end of each day, they still see each others' face-virtually.

The moment has come for them to face reality. 

At first, Harry feels tense knowing he will have to speak to Sarah in flesh. He feels like drawing back. He can't get the picture of his face because in a minute or two Sarah will be in front of him.

Finally, Harry has seen Sarah.

When the evening comes, Harry, while resting on the edge of his bed, slowly grabs the frame from the drawer. He smiles and then he walks towards his cabinet and opens a box. Without hesitation, he happily places Sarah's photograph inside it where he puts all his good and fond memories.

Love comes in many forms. Sometimes the love that we perceive as romantic will turn out to be just a philos kind. This moment is always as unique as the next or the other ones. But what is important is that we try to love maybe for short or consistent times. It is always rewarding to try experiencing it whether personally, or infrequently, virtually.