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The art of my heart

Ah, the art of my heart speaks to me — its inward meanings whisper of the slow mortality of life. Yet everything, you see, is moving so fast. No matter how painstaking it is to live, to love, in the heat of thought and debate — it passes like a comet vanishing into a million-year silence. So many... read more

Debatable Opinion about Human Nature

Humans are the most vile creatures when you strip away the veneer of civility. Consider the priest who preaches compassion while molesting choirboys, the politician who champions “family values” while dismantling healthcare for the poor, or the suburban parent who donates to charity but calls the... read more

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The systems not perfect but its the only one we got I hear this but it doesn't mean we cant give doing better a shot We live in such strange times For me all the hatefilled rhetoric makes easy rhymes I want to work harder you see To write my cynical poetry So let's stop making it so easy For... read more

The handshake

What Donald Ducks handshake says about him. The handshake is a symbol of trust and respect. It offers a vulnerability to show there is no threat. It's a sign of two entities agreeing to maintain civility. Yet Donald Duck takes that opportunity to threaten and intimidate. By using that... read more

I've never felt more optimistic for the future. (Not mine, but in general.)

I've never spoken to so many shy, respectful and family oriented younger men in my life. I think Sweden's next few generations are going to be just fine. Is it condescending to say that I'm proud of men? I took 7 years off dating... I thought I'd be coming back to an absolute hell scape. No. Not at... read more

Lonely

I want to crave someone's company, because I want a remedy to loneliness I can believe in. Sadly, long distance relationships whether platonic or otherwise can't give me this very easily at all. Temporarily drowning out loneliness is easy, I do this with food, video games, or by reminding myself... read more