Tammy Le

Self-defense

Yesterday I saw a woman, big rock in her hand, she was chasing a drunken man who probably asked her for something she cannot give. He was old and his skin was wrinkly she was young and probably younger than me. I wonder what I would do if I was her, alone, at night, wouldContinue reading “Self-defense”

Mother

I never realized how much her words meant to me I yearned for her praises, her recognition for as long as I can remember. I wanted to make her happy she deserved a good daughter I can do that, just that. her compliments speared through me like the double-edge knife I’ve tried to become lighter quieter,Continue reading “Mother”

Write … Especially when you have nothing to say

I learned about hard work. I also learned about consistency. I know that being a writer or a poet doesn’t necessarily mean you are always flooded with ideas and creative thoughts. That poems will flow out of your mind into the pages. Sometimes, it takes work and determination. Sometimes, you have to think about whatContinue reading “Write … Especially when you have nothing to say”

Love is

Love isn’t filled with flowers and nice dinners Love isn’t butterflies or “I love you” over and over again. Love is pain love is when you chest is about to explode and you want to disappear forever. But you stay you stay with her until the very end. t.l.

Health or Hard Work

I’ve learned a great deal about hard work. Everyone keeps telling everyone else, yes, a dream won’t happen unless you do it. Unless you put 10,000 hours into becoming an expert. There are quotes, memes, section from books that always told me to “try harder”. I’ve read news about real people spending 18-20 hours aContinue reading “Health or Hard Work”

The girl is not yours to take

We all know how masculine you must feel when you peel her eyes out and eat it raw you were her mother’s lover I think you’re a hungry predator What goes on her mind when she lies underneath you you thought if you could spread her legs open she would surrender So you cut outContinue reading “The girl is not yours to take”

I Care A Lot – Movie Review

I Care A Lot is a new movie starring Rosamund Pike (if you enjoyed watching her in Gone Girl, you will love her acting in this one too). The movie is captivating, fast paced and cinematically beautiful. What I love about this movie is that it brings a new angle to con artists. We haveContinue reading “I Care A Lot – Movie Review”

Be An Amateur

I recently read this book called “Show Your Work” by Austin Kleon. Thank you, my beautiful girlfriend, for giving me this amazing gift. There were a few things Austin Kleon said that I never knew before. Or maybe I know but never had the heart to admit it. Kleon spoke about how important it isContinue reading “Be An Amateur”

Tsunami no.2

I know what you’re thinking you tried to be happy you think you can trick your mind but your whole body is shivering from lying you can feel it coming those sad waves like a tsunami the birds flew away so why aren’t you taking shelter if your wings are broken smiling and pretending thatContinue reading “Tsunami no.2”

Take it slow.

Take it slow you’ll find the way your own way. You can ask yourself a million questions “Why am I not successful?” “How can I not hold a job for long?” You get jealous of people who achieved their goals Of writers, of musicians Now knowing they have spent thousands of hours working. All you have to do is toContinue reading “Take it slow.”