I Miss You, Japan

"I'm sorry," my husband told me recently.

I had just returned from a trip to Singapore,

Where friends shared with me how amazing their Japan trip went.

I had travelled solo to Japan in May 2023, just before the wedding.

Almost never came back,

For I fell in love.

Fortunately, my love for my husband was greater

I kept pestering him to return

To no avail.

Life happened.

He apologised to me for breaking this dream,

But I said it hasn't been shattered.

I still have hope.

But I do miss, Oh Tokyo,

City of lights,

City of culture,

City of all things efficient,

And oh, tasty.

I miss you, Oh Tokyo,

For your comfort and warmth

For the anxiety you brought about

To this already anxious mind

Only to provide calm and respite

For all things just worked out well.

Beautiful things.

Serene things amidst chaos

Delicious picks amidst variety

Friendly smiles amidst hustle and bustle

I bow to you Oh Tokyo

Only to hope to bow to you again.