Personifies: The Vagabondic Albatross

Through life, I’ve walked from place to place, moving at various paces, entertaining different faces, even keeping company with those who’d put shame to others. In time, I’ve been a pseudo-father, mother, fighter, and a lover … trustworthy like no other, and the biggest nightmare ever experienced. In the duration of these identities, I’ve appreciated [...]

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Illustrates: The Living River

Three boys are home sitting idly, when one suggests that they do something. They exchange ideas as to what should be done, and although they partly like the ideas … they don’t exactly agree. So one boy suggests something neutral. “Let’s go camping”, he says. The other two find this interesting, and one asks why. [...]

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Embarks: From The Cottage On The Beach

After posting my last entry, a few people have asked me to tell them the truth about that poem. Since then I’ve been debating if I should do so publicly, but as an unlisted entry (for those who explicitly seek it). This is that entry. If you ended up here because you’re subscribed, or another [...]

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Writes: To The Cottage On The Beach

It is a dance between a man and a woman.
Where romance can be the difference between reality and dreams.
Where the chance of love is a choice between life or death that isn’t so clear.
Where even a fantasy or lie can be worth living … things are not as they appear.
Turn . your . volume . [...]

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Rends: Straitjacketed Love

(this entry is the product of an ongoing conversation with the lovely ChristineChristine reviews … the most thorough INTJ existence I’ve ever encountered. Though before you go off to add her know that unless you have something to offer her as far as growth or amusement is concerned, you may not want to waste either [...]

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