20s

BY AILA JOY ESPERIDA

You once had a big dream, Eagerness and passion were seen. A little rockstar, Hoping for years to pass by.

Years after, growing up feels like a blur, You are now in the stage where everything’s not sure. You woke up to the reality, Realized how life differs from your favorite story.

The dream you tried to pursue, Became a crime that can’t be undo. It drowned you in the deepest sea of doubt and negativity, Living lifeless and in pressure everyday.

At 20s, life is so hard to figure out. You will be lost, hurt, and on the verge of giving up. But, trust the process and conquer your fear; Stand up stronger, bolder, and braver.

Remember, life is not a competition, It is not about who got the highest recognition. It is about fighting all the struggles And reaching the end at your own pace and progress.

Continue to explore life– its good and bad sides. You will find your way toward a kind of roller coaster-like ride. As a young adult, being lost is okay, The reality of life starts at 20s anyway.

Rumaragasa. Humahampas. Babalik. Ang heleng humahalik sa buhanging maputik.

Alon.

Saan ba dako ang doon?

Sa Hilaga. Nililok ng hinaing ng kasaysayan, Kasama ang ugong ng iyak ng sinumpang kapalaran.

Ang pait ng maalat na luhang sinalungat; mga ala-alang naglamat.

Sa Silangan. Dumudungaw ang liwanag sa likod ng mapanghamong binyag ng mga aninong bumabagabag.