When I Am Alone…

(Photos by Yanting Chen)

“I am Miao.

I live alone in this crowded city, just like most of the people.

I know no matter what, we will always feel lonely.

I think no one would know me better than I do,

So I open my diary and start talking to myself.

I am surrounded by my imagination.

It makes reality interesting.

Time flies, and I have grown a lot.

During this time, I have learned how to take care of myself.

How short the life is!

I must cherish those who love me,

And I want to love them, too.

Everyone has their own way of dealing with loneliness.

I bring a little flower home

And it always reminds me of the little prince’s rose.

It’s unique to me.

It’s already 11:00 pm. It’s time to sleep.

Tomorrow is another day.”