Rooms

replica of Friends apartment at the New York Friends exhibit

I love rooms with stories to tell

When i arrived in the city,

my first apartment was tiny.

It was a studio bedroom in a landmarked building

I painted the living room green,

the kitchen yellow

and bathroom purple.

Across it was a park

named after a founding father,

governor and supreme court judge.

It had a public pool and a playground

with a river next to it.

It was a tiny studio for the wide eyed,

hopeful and young.

I love rooms with stories to tell.

The second one was

In between two Oceans.

The kitchen island was big.

Many dishes and ideas were concocted .

The kitchen wall had rotating art.

There was framed menus from travels,

the first poster of a nearby art, music and dance theatre,

there were art made by contemporary and street artists.

The dining room had a rectangular table

which we later on changed into a round tulip table.

We hosted many teas and dinner there.

The hallway's wall was filled with art.

The bedroom was small and music filled the air.

I love rooms with stories to tell

the 3rd room was on the top floor of a tall building

where I lay on my bed and see the top of trees and sky.

I see sunsets that make the roughest day go away.

At night, I see the moon shine .

Before sunrise, I hear birds chirping

and wheels of trains passing by.

I open the door of the room and take a step

to walk among the roses and cherry trees

to the shelter of animals of land and sea

to the forest and city fields

I love rooms with stories to tell

May the next room in the future

be in harmony with people and nature

May the place I arise to be a room to

play and learn

dream and nurture