Pink Sky

You broke my walls that I've built up from my past,
yet you can't come in.
Not that I don't want you to, but you are bound by faithfulness.
Don't come any closer, I'm starting to think of the forbidden thoughts.

I'm writing this under the pink sky,
reminiscing our short yet sweet memories.
Holding myself not to cry,
as I listen to your old symphonies.

Trying to convince myself that it was nothing.
Then I thought again, perhaps it's just me.
Me and my wishful thinking.
Because in the end, it was never meant to be.

Perhaps God is just showing me
that it's possible to love again
even in the most unexpected time and place,
even when I refuse to admit.

As we waved goodbye,
there was a sadness in our eyes.
Only in that moment I realized
that this feeling is hard to compromise.

I don’t mind that you’re not mine.
Just promise that you will always remember me,
as I will always remember you.

 

xo, Jo

la luna llena

the sky is clear lately

as i peek out from my window

a giant crystal is shining through the pine trees

so luminous, it beats the shines of the city lights

when it’s getting late, it keeps going up,

till the highest point in the sky

under the same sky, across the ocean, a friend is in need

when she poured her story, my cup was spilled

what a shame that i couldn't do much for her

a best friend should’ve done better than this

hope she can see the giant crystal too

may it lead her way while she’s lost in the dark

oh God, listen to my prayers

-Jo

Too deep

I woke up and felt your presence here.
But when I turned around, I was in a different place.
It was a dream.

I found myself sleeping again.

I woke up and I knew you were there.

And there you were,

sitting next to me.

But again, it was a dream.

I opened my eyes once again, hoping that this time was real.

I turned around and you were not there.

And it wasn't a dream.

-Jo

If only I

If only I could change the world
I would run right back to you
Make things count when much needed
Without thinking much it through

If only I had some courage
I would tear away my pride
And share some words of kindness
Like we lived it, many times

If only I was taller
I would bring you down the moon
I would wrap it up with colors
With yellow, reds and blues

If only I had that number
From the baker down the street
I would bake you chocolate cookies
Fudge vanilla and some ice cream

If only I knew tomorrow
I would try to make things right
And hope my path before me
Would guide me through my nights

If only I was seven
I would stay outside and play
And start my life all over
To somehow find our way

-Moises Ortega

you don't have to.

you don't have to pretend to be someone,
because people who love you like the way you are.
you don't have to be afraid to show your weaknesses,
because everybody has them.
you don't have to hide your feelings,
because they're all written on your face.
you don't have to try so hard to be prettier,
because you already are.
you don't have to follow other people,
because every person is unique.
you don't have to behave in a way to get people to like you,
because you have people who always like you.
you don't have to do the things which you're uncomfortable with,
because you will do it half-heartedly.
you don't have to show what you have outside,
because people want to see yourself from inside.

don't lie to yourself,
why?
because you just don't have to.