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What do you see
Look in the mirror and tell me what you see. Do you see the colours of your eyes or how they glisten? Do you see your lips as nothing special or do you see the dimples they create when you smile? Do you see the imperfections of your scars or the stories they tell? You…
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Scared to lose a friend
Hey you, I know we haven’t talked in a bit.That I haven’t asked you how you’ve truly been.But throughout the day I find myself thinking about you.Imagining all the places you have seen.We were once so close but it seems like we’re drifting apart.Did I do something wrong?Did I break you heart?Please just let me…
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Be honest
Late at night my phone buzzes, your name appears on the screen.You’re out with friends again, an innocent “how have you been”.So I reply out of kindness, I’ve missed you but that’s not what I say.You try to escape the reality that I’m still on your mind, you just want to play. Time keeps moving…
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Picket white fence
I don’t want another temporary person who will so easily let me fall as quickly as the fire burned when it was first lit. Leaving me on my own again to pick up the pieces, but this time not only of myself. I don’t want to go from strangers to lovers to strangers again. All…
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Escaping reality
When my mind overflows and all I need is something to turn off my thoughts of overthinking I reach for my books, tabletop games or let the music play. Let me forget the turmoils of this hectic world and my contradicting thoughts. All I want in those moments is to escape reality and free my…
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When your smile starts to fade
Smiling like the happiest person on earth. You flow through the day as if you’ve just won the lottery. You’re ready to jump in and help other while still doing you part. All with a glow that seems to follow you around. Coworkers smile when they see the little jump in your walk to the…
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Shooting stars
I’ve always had an affinity with the moon and the night sky filled with stars. I’m always drawn to her as she appears after a long day of light. She is always the beacon that reminds me to keep reflecting light even when the sky turns black and you feel yourself trapped in darkness. Even…
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5000 Miles away
Halfway across the world but you’re still on my mind. Distance cannot change the way my body aches for you. I see you in the shapes of others. Hear your laugh in my ears. And when night falls I find myself staring in your eyes when I close mine. When we talk it feels like…
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By her side
You’ve only met her recently, not knowing her very long.But in you heart and soul you know you are meant to be, like the sounds of a love song.You talk and laugh for hours, every single day.Through thick and thin, you know she will stay. Walking along beaches, the days you want to plan.Exploring small…
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Walk with me
When your day is rumbling with things to do and everything feels overwhelming. Not knowing where to start or what needs to be done. Remember to take a breath and come take a walk with me. Through the busy streets where everyone seems to run, take a moment to stop, look around and wonder. Marvel…
My Rambling Shelves
Thoughts, feelings and sometimes more – original writings by Merel
Who am I
Welcome to My Rambling Shelves – a blog filled with thougths and feelings all wrapped in short stories or free-form poems. Because I mostly write from emotions and through emotions you can expect to find both light and hard-hitting stories on here.
Most of the stories I write are based on true events or experiences I’ve had. To branch out and try to push my writing into the next gear I’ve challenged myself to post either a non-fiction or fiction story every single day in September. You can now read them all below!
This is me
Hi there, I’m Merel and this is my safe place where I write out my feelings and thoughts, and sometimes more. I turn them into short stories or free-form poems. Come take a look around! You never know what you might find.
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