Prose

morning dew

Every conversationA new sensationIt's something newLike morning dew Let's step out of lineDo something one of a kindMe and youMore than just two We got it rightForget the nightLet's live in the light We drove thewindows down,Radio up,If only life was so easy He's holding the telescopeThe one in blackYour hands on the guitarI get… Continue reading morning dew

Prose

Round and Round

when we first met Ididn't know the way it would bedidn't think the way it would be 'we'we started ofslower than most of them, mutually, who were we to knowjust two kids playing in the snowexperimenting with icewho was to know about the fightswho were we to knowwe were as different as they goit feels… Continue reading Round and Round

Wrap Ups

May Wrap-Up 2022 | The one where i talk about the past 3 months.

ok, I'm ready to do this again. HELLO BLOGGERS AND THE WORLD BEYOND! welcome back to bookishlyyours! the very space I have been rambling and gibberish-ing in for the past few months. this blog, previously a book blog, got turned into a journal after february, and now we're going back to book blog times, BUT,… Continue reading May Wrap-Up 2022 | The one where i talk about the past 3 months.

Wrap Ups

January Wrap-Up | the first month of 2022 is OVER.

greeting dear bloggers and the world beyond. the first month of 2022 is OVER. ok, not only does it feel unnatural to write '2022', but also, wasn't I JUST reading all your wrap ups? how did january end?? where is this going?? it's febuary?? term 2 boards? why am i still watching a movie a… Continue reading January Wrap-Up | the first month of 2022 is OVER.

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Book Review | These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

my first book of 2022 was an absolute rollercoaster-what-am-i-reading, why am i living and reading, what the heck was i doing, why the * curse word * didn't i read this sooner read. I am pleased to inform you that no, I haven't forgotten my schedule exists to post on monday and fridays. And yes,… Continue reading Book Review | These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong

Christmasphere 2021

Christmasphere Day 6| A Christmassy Poem

Clad in sweaters and shawls,Tiny hands in mittens,Big smiles on faces,Hand in hand they walk.Past the sadness,Past the grief,They walk in silence ,Eyes sparkling in mischiefI stand there in awe,Their smiles lit aglow,When a little girl grabs my hand,'Join us, it's Christmas' she said.Trudging along the white sand,Hand held, with a new friend,Snow angels, they… Continue reading Christmasphere Day 6| A Christmassy Poem

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Wrapping Up November || It’s raining exams people!

I can't believe I'm wrapping up the second last month of 2021. Like wow, 2021, you flew. I also can't believe I am in the middle of boards right now. (Yes this post was written ages ago i.e 24th November). I really can't chit chat much now because BOARDS. Let's scroll along people! Books I… Continue reading Wrapping Up November || It’s raining exams people!

Prose

Glow

At the end of the day,Drooping shoulders, tired eyesI look for you to show me the wayI look for that one smileThat's brighter than a sunrayPeck on my cheekYou whispering that I'm uniqueLike always, I'll believe youClose my eyesShow me that smileBecause who would I be,Without you?So, pull me into you,Envelop me into your auraWe'll… Continue reading Glow