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The Midnight Oil
It happens more and more as time goes by and sometimes it could make an old bloke cry. I’ll get on the train and there’s no empty seat but I spy a cute chick who I’d like to meet. Then … Continue reading
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Treatment?
“Come sit with me” I said to him “and take this little pill.” “Then squash yourself into this box; fit in there you will.” “You see now, if you cannot fit then you are not for me.” “Rather it’s out … Continue reading
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On Unsoundness
“Why can’t I be rich?” I asked him, as I looked at the wealth all around. “Why must I live with nothing, when for so many wealth does abound?” “Why can’t I live in that mansion where artworks and treasures … Continue reading
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Death Song
The heart that knows its own death song will never take a path that’s wrong. For knowing where each path will lead plants a truly wholesome seed, that grows within their spirits core so they can never want for more. … Continue reading
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The Bards
Every time those words appear, there’s meaning found anew; it’s like that over all these years their meaning grew and grew. I listen to the rhythm and feel their beating heart and then, maybe just a fraction, I understand their … Continue reading
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Gaia’s Art
War and pain and death and sorrow; how can there ever be tomorrow? I look sometimes and wonder why I even get out of bed and try. But then a seed of beauty grows and cushions me from life’s hard … Continue reading
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Response to A Meme’s Lament
Well fuck you Meme; I hate your type you fill my life with meaningless tripe. I hope you die, you worthless post; I’ll rejoice when you give up the ghost. The only sadness your death will cause will pass with … Continue reading
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A Meme’s Lament
“Please ‘Like’ me?” begged the Facebook page; showing it’s true developmental age. “I need some ‘Liking’ or I’m not here; please click the box, make your love clear.” “Without your love, I’ll lose my rating; if it’s not love it … Continue reading
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To the man on the train
A planet full of Zombies who don’t even know to care. They preside over a planet’s death like it isn’t even there. “The planet isn’t hotter because I feel cold today.” Ostrich heads deep in the sand; can’t see the … Continue reading
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The other side of Hell
The Mermaids are gone and the ocean’s laid bare; but the seafarers today don’t seem to care. High in skyscrapers they now ply their trade; no longer the ocean where legends were made. Now ships of cold steel cut through … Continue reading
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Ravings
So long I studied living, not knowing what I learned; so long the truth of common sense was something that I spurned. Perhaps, one day, I’ll find it, the answer that I seek; or maybe in the distance, just get … Continue reading
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Ode To Jack
She’s like an adventure with new paths every day; a world that’s both serious and with an urge to play. Her smile is like the sunrise gently lighting my way and she’s the one in my live who keeps all … Continue reading
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Just another tree
I once knew a tree who was my own true heart they cut it down for woodchip it’s gone but still I know it lingers in my heart proud and free!
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Resonance
A sound I heard the other day resonated in the strangest way. It sounded like the earth did sing like the deepest bell did ring. I never found from where it came or even if it had a name, but … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Love, Mental Health, Mindfulness
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What Life Can Give (or take)
The sameness of another day slowly saps the heart away. If this is you as this is me perhaps it’s time that we were free. Free to stand and see the dawn; free to see the new day born. For … Continue reading
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