A random day

Published on September 3, 2025by Le Mai Tan Dat

Rain,
A gust of wind, early breakfast,
At class, sleepy, trying to focus.
Rushing back,
Returning to class,
Writing proofs, solving equations.
Meetings, meetings, meetings...
Late, tired,
A smile, a voice, words, greetings.
Gentleness,
Night sky.
September, 2025.

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