What do we do when the enemy cries? Do we mock their pains, or empathise? What do we do when the racists scream that they want to conserve their liberties? What do we do when classists steal from… Read More
One day, two world leaders got together To discuss a deal that would benefit each other One said, “I’ll paint my country as heaven but really it will be hell. People will flock from all over to drink… Read More
Flash fiction “God, grant us world peace,” prayed the old woman. “God, keep the art alive,” prayed the young man. “Without chaos, there would be no art. Without art, no peace. Peace exists because of chaos, without… Read More
I looked at old pictures Of you and of us Trying to muster an apology For not being “good enough” All that came out Were words of honest truth “I’m sorry that I was never Broken enough for… Read More
I come from a city where… Kids can make computer games But don’t know how to ride a train Teens can ace quantum physics But have no clue about budget sheets College kids can start revolutions But with… Read More
She looked at me with insecurity in her eyes, as if pleading for sympathy. I couldn’t. Much as I tried to muster up a shred of compassion, she had used up the last ounce left in me. Used… Read More
My sense of belonging Comes from deep within Buried beneath layers of rock Unearthed, uprooted, but strong I wasn’t born this way, it wasn’t choice From a young age I had to silence the voices Of deceit, of… Read More
Personal true story (5-minute read) “Oh my god, did you read about the winner-chill on the innernet?” one of the girls shrieked. “It’s like the biggest one of the error. Apparently the chill is even hitting eye-rack this year!”… Read More
When the Enemy Cries
What do we do when the enemy cries? Do we mock their pains, or empathise? What do we do when the racists scream that they want to conserve their liberties? What do we do when classists steal from… Read More
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Posted on November 16, 2019 by Mikavelli (MG)
Creative Writing, Poetry, Social Commentary, True Story
creative writing, emotion, empathy, hong kong, literature, metaphor, poetic justice, poetry, psychology, reflections, social justice, truth
Two Leaders
One day, two world leaders got together To discuss a deal that would benefit each other One said, “I’ll paint my country as heaven but really it will be hell. People will flock from all over to drink… Read More
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Posted on August 12, 2019 by Mikavelli (MG)
Creative Writing, Poetry, Social Commentary
creative writing, cultures, diplomacy, heaven, hell, hong kong, leaders, metaphor, perspectives, poetry, truth, world
Peace and Chaos
Flash fiction “God, grant us world peace,” prayed the old woman. “God, keep the art alive,” prayed the young man. “Without chaos, there would be no art. Without art, no peace. Peace exists because of chaos, without… Read More
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Posted on July 21, 2018 by Mikavelli (MG)
Creative Writing, Short Stories, True Story
chaos, contrast, creative writing, flash fiction, gods, humanity, peace, truth
The Path Not Taken
I looked at old pictures Of you and of us Trying to muster an apology For not being “good enough” All that came out Were words of honest truth “I’m sorry that I was never Broken enough for… Read More
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Posted on June 1, 2018 by Mikavelli (MG)
Poetry, Social Commentary, True Story
change, friendship, growth, memory, moving on, path, personal, poetry, truth
I Come From A City Where…
I come from a city where… Kids can make computer games But don’t know how to ride a train Teens can ace quantum physics But have no clue about budget sheets College kids can start revolutions But with… Read More
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Posted on March 12, 2018 by Mikavelli (MG)
Poetry, Social Commentary, True Story
asia, city, education, expression, harsh reality, humanity, idiot, poem, poetry, poetry community, truth, urban, writing
Kindness is Not Weakness
She looked at me with insecurity in her eyes, as if pleading for sympathy. I couldn’t. Much as I tried to muster up a shred of compassion, she had used up the last ounce left in me. Used… Read More
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Posted on March 4, 2018 by Mikavelli (MG)
Descriptive, Letters, Romance, True Story
expression, forward, friendship, growth, heart, honesty, journey, kindness, Letters, letting go, moving on, soul, strength, truth, writing
Dig Deep
My sense of belonging Comes from deep within Buried beneath layers of rock Unearthed, uprooted, but strong I wasn’t born this way, it wasn’t choice From a young age I had to silence the voices Of deceit, of… Read More
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Posted on January 19, 2018 by Mikavelli (MG)
Poetry
expression, honesty, inspiration, life, metaphor, poetic, poetry, reflections, truth, writing
Language Barriers
Personal true story (5-minute read) “Oh my god, did you read about the winner-chill on the innernet?” one of the girls shrieked. “It’s like the biggest one of the error. Apparently the chill is even hitting eye-rack this year!”… Read More
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Posted on December 20, 2017 by Mikavelli (MG)
Short Stories, Social Commentary, True Story
communication, English, inspiration, language, learn, motivation, personal experience, second-language, self improvement, truth
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