The Muruku Murmurations

Prompts from  Makhluk Seni  for WELP, a movement to 'weaponise' love in all forms of expression. Prompts were released throughout the month of February for writers to submit any short form of writing. This is how I love the people that I choose to love. When it is someone I value and cherish, it's all the cards on the table, no games, no regrets. Prompt 25: And that is how I say, ”I love you” And that is how we say "I love you". How do you express your love? Tell us. This Valentine's I would like to love Love you like there is no tomorrow Love you like tomorrow is today Love you like today will not end Love you like the ending is the beginning Love you like it's the beginning of every journey Love you like this journey never stops Love you like stopping is not an option Love you like options are relative Love you like relatives love their favourites Love you like my favourite daydream Love you like dreams are real Love you like real time is relative Love y

This piece was inspired by a photo taken by Julian Penissi Being in the dark is something that is familiar to me, be it literally or metaphorically. It can be disturbing, uncomfortable and even scary but there is always a sense of strength and boldness especially to hope for when you get out of the darkness. When you walk in the darkest valleys, Down the narrowest alleys, Through the longest tunnels, In the midst of your troubles.   Know that I will walk with you, Till you see a glimpse of light, I'll hold your hand, With you, I will stand.   We will wield our swords, and hold firm our shields, We will fight, Till we wipe out our enemy's fields.   - Swit Marie 0613H 23rd July 2019 TMM HQ