Tag: poetry

Back in 2011, I wrote a response to the lyrics of a song by Pink because the lyrics meant a lot to me. I recently heard a song — WHERE AM I —  by #CHAEUNWOO  #차은우 that spoke to me in a profound way. The lyrics tell the story of someone trying to navigate the loss of someone special, someone loved unconditionally, without trying.  This is my response...

WHERE AM I - by Cha Eun Woo

I read the notes I used to
Write before I go to bed  …(there were so many, never sent)
In the hourglass, I drew in a corner  …(time stands still when I think of you)
Only the sunken sand remains  …(now, time measured in years, is this eternity?)

In the midst of a sea of unknown depth  …(I crossed for you)
I'm out of breath, I’m choking  …(your gift to me, for holding you in my heart)

Where am I? All I see is darkness  …(lost in you, lost without you)
My empty heart can't seem to fill up   …(what do I do?)
So where am I? drowning in the waves  …(I will drown so many more times for you) 
I want to sink endlessly  …(I can’t fight, I can’t fight)
Even if it's only for a moment  …(but those moments feel like a lifetime)

Through the half-open window  …(I search for the air you put in my lungs)
I see your room lit up by chance  …(but you are not there)
Familiar traces  …(but there's no comfort)
I hope all this is a dream  …(but, you took my hope with you)
I sent a text asking if you’re doing okay  …(but it never finds you)

Will you be holding your broken hеart  …(it’s mine I want you to hold)
And wandering through the dark streets?  …(without me)

Wherе am I? It's all darkness  …(I stand still, lost in the thought of you)
The emptiness fills my entire body  …(I can’t breathe)
So where am I, I see no one else  …(lost with you?)
Inside the darkness of my foolish, crouching self  …(how can I stand up again?)

The sky was clear as glass on my way to you  …(was that you, bringing me home safely?)
Though I hoped the sun wouldn't rise  …(how could I feel warmth without you?)
The time we spent together, it all feels like a lie  …(but it wasn’t, for me)
Like a sorrowfully beautiful dream that makes you cry (Like a dream)  …(you hated to see me cry, for you)

Where am I? Where am I?  …(I stand still, with all my love for you)
I keep calling you, but I can't see you  …(you are gone forever)
So, where am I? Don't drift away  …(lost, but always with you)
I wish I could hold you for once  …(your hand in mine)
I'll see you again  …(go, but know you are always with me)

-CF
Thank you, 이동민 for sharing your beautiful song. I am forever grateful.