life
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Deadpan
Dry humor is beautiful I am not a fan of slapstick or broad humor in a physical social context. In contrast, I like stand-up comedies and comedy movies. Within a social context, I perceive people as non-sensible if they keep… Continue reading
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Reflecting on Leadership Ideals and Reality
Perspective on Leadership Styles and Ideals A few years ago, and even until recently, I was really struggling to accept the leadership situation in an area I’m involved in. I was frustrated with the micromanaging, always craving more transparency, and… Continue reading
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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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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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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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Ascension of the Flames- Canto 5
The Man of Diamonds and his Realm As the phoenix watches from afar,the man of diamonds on the island of stars.luminous, refractive, shining bright,reflective, transparent, casting light.lights meet in facets, a dazzling array,diffusing beams in every way.creating rainbows without a… Continue reading
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Crafting and Unseen Value
Token from scraps When I was young, wedding souvenirs were typically made from handcrafted materials such as woven items, beads, wood, pine needles, and discarded calaverite ores. I challenged myself to create my own souvenirs using only hot glue, wooden… Continue reading
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