The Hazel Eyes was a poem to express the quiet intensity of a deep, unspoken admiration for someone I see often. Her presence consumes my thoughts in class, at the gym, and throughout the day. It’s more than a fleeting crush; it feels like a yearning that borders on obsession. The poem captures both the beauty of her effect on me and the silent struggle of keeping those feelings hidden for my faith, all while holding onto a hope that, if it’s destined, we may one day be together. To her:

The Hazel Eyes

You sit next to me, my mind screams,
Your voice is pulled from soothing dreams.
You remind me of bright flowers,
I can't help think of you for hours.

I see you in each class I take,
And in the gym, for my heart’s sake.
I can't escape you in my day
Yet truly, how could I complain?

They call it crush, but mine is deep,
A quiet fire I cannot keep.
If I could convert her, I would try
If God wills it, we’d share the sky.

                                                        -- HeroTitan

The Ember Within was written to capture the quiet resilience found in the midst of chaos. It speaks to the strength of ordinary people: mothers, children, dreamers who endure the violence and ruin of a broken world of war yet hold on to hope. The poem reminds us that even as empires crumble and darkness spreads, there remains a flicker of light in each soul. It is a tribute to those who press on despite despair, trusting that their struggle, though wearying, will one day lead to triumph and peace. RIP innocent children and mothers in Gaza.

The Ember Within

In shattered streets, the flowers grow,
Between the cracks where hope won't go.
A mother hums, a child dreams,
Though outside march the fighting screams.

So bear the weight, though limbs may tire,
Let purpose be your inner fire.
While kingdoms bleed and tyrants roar,
A candle waits by every door.

Fields may burn, and towers fall,
Yet still the stream flows past it all.
The road is steep, the nights are long,
But those who climb shall end in song.

                                                        -- HeroTitan