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I’m a fish
What tattoo do you want and where would you put it? Coping Mechanism I had this tattoo when I was suffering from depression caused by a heavy grievance. I got this as a reminder that I don’t identify myself for… Continue reading
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Ascension of the Flames- canto 5
The Coldness of a Man’s Heart Gazing afar, the phoenix does sigh,Recalling the cuckoo’s mournful cry.Once deceived by the coldest prey,The cuckoo weeps for man’s cold display. A man once sought a warm embrace,From a woman he yearned to trace.But… Continue reading
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Strong
What was the best compliment you’ve received? Balance of colors I was reminded of a relevant experience while I was reading “Surrounded by idiots”, a book written Thomas Erikson. It describes characters or human behaviors in color categories. I’ve learned… Continue reading
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Thinker
What is one word that describes you? Abstract Thinker Once I was called a thinker,A bright thought from my teacher,Then I asked myself a query,“Do I just spend time being dreary?” No, I don’t waste time sitting still,I sit with… Continue reading
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Train by Night
You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike? Help unexpected The sound of the railsNarrates old tales,Exciting, igniting, adventurous,All the things joyous, so wondrous.But those are not the reasons,I choose to travel by train. One evening,… Continue reading
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Humble Cuckoo
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? Zoomorphism In my previous narrative poem, I have been detailing my laments just like that of a cuckoo. “A Cuckoo Found Home” is a narrative of how a homeless bird was… Continue reading
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Dear My Old Self
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Monologue Have you found your purpose? Did you live by the mission of your life? Have you laughed enough?Have you made enough friends?Did all your hard work pay off?Did money make you happy?Did… Continue reading
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Honoring Patriachs
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? Men and their generations My middle name is that of my mother’s father, my grandfather, while my family name comes from my father’s great-grandfather. In our tribe, middle names… Continue reading
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What do you attract?
Impression and aura I was listening to a preacher sharing a sermon related to demeanor and character. In one of his lines he said, “Premature trust attracts betrayal”. That line hit me. It was one of the most complicated things… Continue reading
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We…right?
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. Masquerading agreement It feels strange when an acquaintance comes and starts a suspicious conversation by saying, “We…right?”. And for all you know, you’ve never had consensus about anything. I hate… Continue reading
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