By Izzah Husna
I am a year older, today
And the sun still scorches my skin
But the wind blew it some relief.
I still feel the beads of sweat on my forehead,
My mouth tastes dry with the humidity
Desperately, reaching out for a cold drink
A cold, fizzy Cola that would leave a soft burn
In my throat. If I may, well, I can and I will
Get myself a cheeseburger to go with it.
Maybe I Will Skip Around Town
And Sing My Heart Out
If I’m lucky enough, and it starts raining
I Will Break Free Again And
Dance Under The Rain
Then when I settle down with a laughter,
I am going into the cafe and let the roasted
Smell of beans greets me with enthusiasm.
I will try at least 3 coffees and get myself
A slice of chocolate cake or two (or more)
Then I drown myself in songs through my airpods
As I read books or assemble the lego set I bought,
I will enter the portal to my own world
Where I can fall apart and then, be whole.
I’ll set the fireworks off and watch it try to touch the stars
I’ll prepare the confetti for when I dance
Under the moonlight with my cats.
Just Today I Will Run Away And
See If I Can Meet Alice In My Wonderland
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