The post discusses the heavy weight of regrets and worries that can overwhelm individuals, creating a sense of being stuck. It emphasizes how talking with…
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Beyond Experience
The author reflects on a profound sense of loss and disorientation after 35 years of life, symbolized by driving through fog. They grapple with changed…
Continue Reading....Ocean Cemetery
The poem reflects on broken dreams represented by gravestones in a vast cemetery beside the sea. It explores themes of purpose, existence, and the interconnectedness…
Continue Reading....Not Hope But a Promise
You’ve been let down And burned so many times by hope So instead of hope, I offer a PROMISE Things do get better I…
Continue Reading....The Sword You Left Behind
I am the shield you left behind I wield the sword you left behind I was not prepared for your abrupt disappearance from my life …
Continue Reading....Kairosclerosis
Definition The moment you look around and realize you’re currently happy—consciously trying to savor the feeling—which prompts your intellect to identify it, pick it apart,…
Continue Reading....Procrastination and Ambition
I’ve always had an issue with procrastination and lack of ambition A problem which has only ever been exacerbated by my depression over the years …
Continue Reading....Overcoming Isolation: The Giant Squid of Fear
My greatest fear is to be abandoned and left behind That I will die alone and unloved If I were to describe it as an…
Continue Reading....Empire of Dirt
After 35 years of Life I find myself in uncharted territory Beyond the borders of my experience I’ve experienced loss before but not like…
Continue Reading....We Are Warriors
I will never stop I am a warrior I walk with God and I will never stop helping those who need it I will never…
Continue Reading....Bones In The Storm
I remember the fallen Do they think of me? Their bones in the ocean of despair Their voices devoid of malice Whisper do the eternal…
Continue Reading....Satellites
Inspiration for me is like Satellites circling the earth For days or weeks, you’ll get an amazing signal From this thing that so far out…
Continue Reading....Heartaches and Memories
“Death leaves Heartache no one can heal But Love leaves Memories no one can steal” From an Irish Headstone 15 words spoken to me when…
Continue Reading....Jimmy’s Requiem
The content is a heartfelt tribute to Jimmy Francis, the speaker's father, reflecting on his legacy of love, service, and friendship. It highlights his role…
Continue Reading....Everest Has Fallen
The tribute honors Jimmy Francis, a beloved father and eminent figure who has passed away. He is described as a mountain of strength and integrity,…
Continue Reading....Screaming At The Sky (Fuck Cancer)
I want to scream at the sky For all the bloody good it would do I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve…
Continue Reading....The Everest Triptych
The content portrays a deeply emotional journey of the author's relationship with their father, who is battling stage 4 cancer. The author reflects on their…
Continue Reading....Everest Cracks In Half And Slides
The author reflects on the emotional journey of watching his father, Jimmy Francis, decline due to cancer. He cherishes moments spent with him while grappling…
Continue Reading....Big Mart and Ad Executives
The post reflects on the manipulative nature of shopping at big box stores like Costco, highlighting how marketing strategies and deceptive sales tactics compel consumers…
Continue Reading....Free Book Promotion
Today through Friday September 20th at 11:59 PDT I’m running a free Ebook promotion on Amazon. I’m trying to climb up the lists of Poetry…
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