When other people feel

Sad

Stressed

Angry

Lost

Lonely

Broken

Or betrayed

They escape to

Beaches

Ocean waves

Seashells

Relaxation

Or

Parties

Friends’ houses

Late night clubs

Adventure

Or

Gardens

Flowers

Insects

Hope

All of these places

Bring a smile to my lips

And glimmer to my eyes

But what makes me feel

Far away

Warmed

Held

And escaped

Is when I’m

Imagining myself

Curled up on a couch

A drink on the coffee table

Soft music playing in the background

As I envelope myself

Into the worlds

Words on a page

Create

The fiery fire dances

The sleepy rain splashes

The dimmed lights glow

The coffee smell wafts up my nose

As the gooey liquid coats my lips

As I continue to turn

Page after page

Of a beautiful

Enlightening

Homely

Blissful

As well as hopeful

And endearing

Story

So there is

No better way

To describe a

Cozy

Small town cafe

During a rainy afternoon

Then the perfect

Escape

From the

Forever raging storm

Also known as

Life

Sincerely,

Caralia🫶🏼

-This definitely isn’t my best work writing wise, but when I thought “cafe” I thought “Starbucks” which makes sense. But then I remembered the bookstore near my house has a cafe too, I imagined I was there, reading with a scone and coffee, and I realized that place is my happy place. Because when I’m there in my mind, I forget everything else.

This is also based off of the song “I Hate It Here”. Go give it a listen!!🔥💕