Children are the Future
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Monday, October 21, 2013
Ancient
Beneath the sand of ancient dunes Carved in stone, some unknown rune This beautiful language of forgotten lore Untold knowledge, secrets, le...
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes
Wake up, Do the same dance, You always do-- Put on the same clothes, You always do... And enjoy the moment, Each one irreplaceable So make t...
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Missing Posts
Since I've now officially missed two posts, I thought I'd explain. The first post missed was due to a paper I needed to write for sc...
Part 3
Behind the Masque
Part 3
An Unexpected Encounter Don't forget to read from the beginning or Part 2: When the Lights Go Out As she came closer, I reali...
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Cake
Cake, Chocolate drizzle With sprinkles Whipped icing-- Strawberries, And lighted candles; A beautiful memory Served in every bite-- ...
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
One Breath Away
Sometimes you give it all you have And realize you're one breath short Just one breath away, But that one breath, Is the last breath you...
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Conflict of Interest
A chill, a shiver--I shudder; My body wasn't meant for this. I was destined to be born elsewhere, Destined for a warmer climate-- The de...
Monday, October 14, 2013
The Cold Gray
I wake up to a patchwork gray sky The chill of winter settling in the air. A silent morning as the birds fly away The world is still, dri...
Sunday, October 13, 2013
I'm Wishing on A Star
I wish I could go back Caress the keys of my childhood --Softly-- Tell myself a bed time story And disappear into my own fantasy Slowly, Cou...
Part 2
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Behind the Masque
Part 2
When the Lights Go Out Don't forget to read from the beginning Eventually, my step sister would tire of sitting by idly, watchin...
Friday, October 11, 2013
Enjoy the Moment
a distant firework flashes in the sky a blast of light trailed by soft sparkles of fire raining down... and I almost missed it-- almost didn...
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Success & Narcissism
I'm my own number one fan-- I Love everything I do, I Agree with everything I say And I'm always on my side. I come closer and close...
Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Beware of Beliefs That Don't Add Up
A ccording to Facebook, Twitter, the lady at the grocery store, regular church goers and a host of other people, the following things are t...
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
Video Game
If only it were as easy As a puppet and string-- Walk forward. Jump. Stop: And I could control you Completely--easily. Yet you...
Monday, October 07, 2013
The Little Mermaid
I'm submerged in water Enjoying the serenity, Riding the waves along... I'm comfortable here, In my own piece of heaven-- But ...
Sunday, October 06, 2013
Perfectionism
I want it to be perfect, I don't want to see flaws I don't want mistakes Permeating Through half beautiful Sculptures of perfection....
Part 1
Saturday, October 05, 2013
Behind the Masque
Part 1
The Quiet Before the Storm That night was the night I watched myself die. Full of music--rhythms and melodies carrying masked faces ...
Friday, October 04, 2013
Tell Me Lies
Ask me a question, Lay your insecurities at my feet. Wish for the answer You wish you would hear... Wait silently for confirmation Of a...
Thursday, October 03, 2013
A Different Time
If everything was different, I might look into your eyes, And if the world was different-- I might focus on your voice... If this moment wer...
Wednesday, October 02, 2013
To Be or Not To Be
I use to say I could not and would not be a professor. I have little patience and am thoroughly annoyed when people get an attitude with me ...
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