Kristina Lim Poet Free verse

My Reason

I turn off the alarm.
6 o'clock.
Tired shoulders.
Stomach grumbling.
I turn over on the bed.
Long day ahead.
Deadlines, backlog.
You enter our room, my heart skips a beat.
You...
You.

I smile,
Stretch my arms,
And get up.


Kristina Lim
December 10, 2021
Imus, Cavite, Philippines

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Lord R. E. Taylor December 11, 2021 at 10:57 PM Sounds like a really good morning. I loved this piece. You are very talented Kristina Lim February 2, 2023 at 9:09 PM Thank you very much! :) I appreciate it.

Rico Leffanta December 10, 2021 at 10:28 AM Why get up when you could enjoy a cuddle? Kristina Lim February 2, 2023 at 9:10 PM If only there is always time for cuddles! :)