Daily Insights - (a-z) by VicariouSoul, literature
Literature
Daily Insights - (a-z)
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List of Topics:
1. Actions vs. Words
2. Affect and be the good effect
3. Age
4. The Alcoholic
5. Answers
6. Argument
7. Assumptions
8. At the Door
9. Bad Moods
10. Be
11. Become
12. Being Quiet
13. Be vs. Believe
14. Best
15. Blindness // Misconceptions // Ignorance
16. Bloodshed
17. Body Modifications
18. Books vs. Poetry vs. Short Stories
19. Business // Work
20. Changing the World // Changing People's Mind
21. Character
22. Circle of thought, all things within It, Eternity beyond it
23. Comedy // Humor
24. Complexity vs. Simplicity
25. Creative Driv
The first thing I noticed when I awoke was the cold.
The cold that seemed to wrap itself around me like a blanket, smothering me in a frosty coat of icing and settling there.
Despite the thin blanket that covered me, I could still feel the biting cold as if I was stood in the middle of Antarctica with nothing but a thin coat to cover my entire body.
The second thing I noticed when I awoke was the lights.
Bright, fluorescent lights that attacked my eyes that had become adjusted to the darkness that lay beneath my eyelids. My eyes were blurry, like an out-of-focus camera, and the lights didn't help my cause in the slightest. It was so brigh
This prose is loosely based on Indonesian song entitled “Mampu Tanpanya” by Indonesian singer Mike Mohede (November 7, 1983 - July 31, 2016) but I’m making this in a different way.
Now I know this piece is not a poem I’m making today,
But this is a prose that I’m writing anyway.
This prose is about the song sung of my favourite singer;
He’s my inspiration in supporting my biggest interest.
My biggest interest in listening Indonesian music.
I played this song anytime and every time I feel bored.
Sometimes I memorized this song for at least 2 to 3 days.
I literally understand a little on its song
A soft lullaby played from the cracked, empty jewelry box knocked onto the floor. The tune of "twinkle, twinkle, little star" repeated “how I wonder what you are” nonstop as if it was rehearsing to get the perfect pitch, but each time was not good enough. The jewelry box was a light shade of pink and had no necklaces nor rings inside, as if the box itself was primarily for decoration just like the rocking horses pushed to the side of the bedroom. Even those were only touched by the cold winter winds that blew from the cracks of the boarded up second-story arched window. To Elizabeth, those icy wa
harsh the virtuous lips by andrewmackey, literature
Literature
harsh the virtuous lips
a
sound like comets grinding
against each other
fornicating like mad.
all so harsh today
very harsh
my couch smells like my balls
and glaring spotlights from
some solar guard tower
penetrate my pulled-down
shades
of copper smoke.
here in my box
alone,
the laughter of children
in the stairwell
bellowing a eulogy
to the great ones
that have beached on the shores
where a crisp 20 dollar bill
waits with alacrity.
harsh today
the whiplashes.
pitiful cry baby brutes calling
out for
a compassionate, gentle era.
white doves slaughtering hawks:
vigilantism.
go easy on me, your honor.
im some sort of good guy underneath!
the jury has their verdi
To remember anything for what it is feels like carrying my wounds in a holster; weaponizing it against my self-respect.
There is no gun to jump, no lead to swallow, no heart-to-heart, nothing relatable to mock or pounce-on for the one consolation we find through dispirited solidarity & surface-level self-help philosophy – just an empty feeling that leaks out for things to slip when they step on or step over it however big or small their shoes are & feel.
A little bit more leaks out of my mind every day, but my heart keeps pumping the embarrassment & futile affirmations of life’s excess. I guess that’s why the days pass as
im whistling static
trying to bleed origami
thats only the fun part,
adding new synonyms for sloth
by the minute -
but paying taxes on a stolen lie?
thats just abhorrent
im distracted,
ive lost my breathe behind the arrythmia
and i gag under the applied pressure
The world was nothing
but a thumb to an ant
I'll see it as my heart explodes
Or maybe as my body relaxes itself
To the point that my lungs
Slumber in an infinite dream
ill trace with my eyes
the outline of a light
and ill
follow
it.
Sometimes when I’m feeling down
I close my eyes and imagine myself performing on stage with my band
The music was loud
The house was packed
And the audience was yelling our names
I’m lost in the music
Feeling every tune as it shifted through the cords
The crowd moved with the melody
No one’s really thinking
We’re just sensing every note and every beat
Playing with just our instincts to guide us
But somehow everything fell into place perfectly
We were one with the music
And it’s in times like this
That I truly felt infinite.
Nuru and The Storm Orisha Ch. 8 by ShadowGoethe, literature
Literature
Nuru and The Storm Orisha Ch. 8
Clumps of burnt, black soil flung into the air from Nuru’s feet she was running so fast at Basia! The Night Witch waited until Nuru was close enough then took a swing at the princess with her machete! Nuru slid on her knees across the dirt avoiding the attack and attempted to slash at Basia’s calves like in their previous battle. But Basia had anticipated the move and leapt over Nuru, grazing the princess’s left shoulder with her machete!
“Aargh!” Nuru screeched in pain then got back to her feet to continue the battle.
The princess figured her agility and tricks wouldn’t out match Basia a
Giornata Grigia Sui Monti-Grey Day On The Mountain by RavenDeer84, literature
Literature
Giornata Grigia Sui Monti-Grey Day On The Mountain
GIORNATA GRIGIA SUI MONTI
Sono in alta montagna, in mezzo all'erba verde di un prato.
Nel cielo incombono nubi grigie, basse e ingombre, talmente basse
da arrivare ad avvolgere le cime delle montagne.
Sta soffiando una brezza fresca, che getta spilli freddi contro le mie gambe nude
e arriva ad insinuarsi perfino sotto la mia giacca a vento,
facendomi rabbrividire leggermente.
Silenzio: c'è solo silenzio intorno a me, simile ad una pesante cortina invisibile,
tanto che tutti i rumori lontani delle automobili sulle strade e dei campanacci
delle vacche al pascolo arrivano attutiti.
Ma per me non esistono neanche questi suoni, a parte quell
Wrestling with the Rabbit Hole of Regret by olive1736, literature
Literature
Wrestling with the Rabbit Hole of Regret
12:21am
It's raining and the sound of droplets hitting the window reminds me of a car wash.
When my sister and I would clamor for my mother to choose the multi colored soap.
I do have to say, the rain is much gentler than the water sprayed at the mini van.
The mini van was a green big Nissan. A family car, the kind that could comfortably fit car seats.
It's surprising how fast memories begin to fade. I'm not exactly sure if it had 7 seats or 6.
I remember getting my hand slammed on by a door, and throwing up egg tarts.
And one time, I was going to bring a book but my sister said it was too complicated for me with all the characters and n
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11:45 P.M.:
He sinks into insomniac dreams as he sits beside someone on his bed, a despondent partner to affection and satisfaction as he called it in his own words. The night was warm as the sun was cold and darkness took shape upon the leeches that expected his heart to forgive his mind. Here’s the end of the day he knew what boredom meant to him and his self-importance - call it a dime-a-dozen for the short-order fry-cook. Order up and down and around town as he never knew what he ate but loved the taste with beer. Clutching his purse for pennies after the blowout sale ends before he’s spent his worth - just another rou
The Twins of the Circus by EntirelyBonkers, literature
Literature
The Twins of the Circus
The night was rainy at the carnival, lights flickering in the distance. The show for tonight had been canceled due to the thunderstorms raging above. No one would want to come out during this weather. Most of the performers had taken shelter in their tents, finding something to do in there instead of braving the storm outside. No one seemed to notice the shadows lurking around, slinking behind the tents without being seen. One was small, a teen boy while the other larger one seemed to be an older male. The hints of a plague mask light up as lightning struck and quickly lit up the area. But it soon was gone again, hidden by the darkness.
Quando Passa Il Tempo - When Time Passing by RavenDeer84, literature
Literature
Quando Passa Il Tempo - When Time Passing
QUANDO PASSA IL TEMPO
E'incredibile come, andando avanti con gli anni,il tempo
scorra sempre più veloce.
Quando sei bambino e poi ragazzo sembra sempre che i secondi,
i minuti, le ore, i giorni, le settimane, i mesi e gli anni
non debbano passare mai.
Sembra impieghino una vita.
Ma poi, quando diventi adulto, è diverso: sembra nonesserci
più distinzione tra oggi e domani, perchè il domani è già qui,
e le settimane, i mesi e gli anni sembrano durare un giorno.
E ci sono volte in cui vorresti fermare questo tempo che corre
troppo veloce, oppure farlo scorrere più lentamente.
Altre volte vorresti semplicemente
love is what you hide from by andrewmackey, literature
Literature
love is what you hide from
my mother
lives in a sanctuary
of soundproof glass
built to deafen
the acoustics of my plea.
my father
lives in a china cabinet
where my plea
is a bull
my mother
lives on a lily pad
where my plea
is a toad
scaring away
all the handsome dragonflies
my father
lives also on a lily pad
only here
my plea is the still water
my mother
loved to dance
at the bars
and killed the sick men
as she passed by
while my father
played piano for the church
and watched
his love
become sick
and pass away.
i shouldnt have to say even
that my dad is 55
and looks 56
while mom
has been 32
ever since she was 32.
i watched everything my father
claim
The Problem (Hikari and David story) by TheWordInstantly, literature
Literature
The Problem (Hikari and David story)
Hikari had a problem.
It was a problem he assumed that a lot of people had during their lifetimes, a problem that most sixth grade girls had.
Hikari had a crush. On a boy.
This would most likely be okay if he was a twelve year old girl, but he was not. He was a seventeen year old guy.
This could simply not be true! Hikari had always liked girls! No way, no freaking way he had a crush on this kid he had met three days ago!
His name was David, simple enough. Skin the color of caramel and big brown eyes, dark hair that was plastered down with gel but curled on the nape of his neck…
Wait, Hikari even noticed the hair on the back of hi
Pripyat, Ukraine -- Year 2264 (278 Years after Chernobyl)
It laid in waste. Buildings rotted, things decayed. Nobody used Pripyat like it was once used all those years ago when nuclear power was popular. The image was like that of a surreal horror movie. The wild has retaken the city. Trees grew without restraint. Animals roamed … most dangerous. The once beautiful amusement rides had toppled over. The bumper cars had dulled, and they were covered in dust, dirt and grim. The ferris wheel, the most notable landmark, had toppled over at least a few 100 years ago. The metal rusted and gave way when pirates were trying to steal some of its
CV [Twister] - Autumn Life. by Sparkle-Photography, literature
Literature
CV [Twister] - Autumn Life.
Himmel had been almost frantic, concerned that he wouldn’t return. It took both Kestrel and himself to soothe the filly enough to let him leave for a little while. Twister had promised to be back by sundown, he wouldn’t even be leaving the forest. He trusted Kestrel’s instincts to keep the filly from getting into too much trouble. Thus, Twister found himself deeper into the woods, though he hardly felt alone. The bright autumn sunshine left its mark on the forest, the leaves burning bright with color, the aroma of the decay somewhat soothing to his nose. The chatter of birds and small creatures let him know he wasn’t the only one on a mission. Not walking in any general direction, Twister sniffed out the path he trotted through, but picked up nothing more than forest smells and other animals, none worthy of his divided attention. That is, until a certain scent wafted through the air and captured his full attention. Standing on guard like some red stag, ears cupped forward, neck
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Excerpt from the Journal of John Smidley: Collected by T. P. Hade of the Nonhuman Cultural Illumination Project
Shasiek territory, Saaraiah Desert, 9/24/1621 AK
Today I met a ghul. The foul thing urinated on my personal tent and vomited in the mess tent. I hesitate to call any day in Saaraiah normal, but this departed further than usual.
Perhaps I should not think too ill of the beast. He could hardly be expected to understand civilized behavior. His master has no such excuse. A Queen shouldn’t belch in front of guests.
Al-Keffan was elated to see his negotiations with the Shasiek come through. He had us r
I wander far out into that inky night and neither do I stumble or fall from my stance. I lean slightly to the right to see the twinkling lights and only realize it is bugs with lighted butts. Sighing softly into the wind, I continue my walk ahead and arrive at an old shanty shack with a crescent moon on the door. All is quiet except chirping crickets and those annoying blinking butts. I swat them away and peer all around me. Softly I creep and open the door. It creaks loudly and I wince inwardly. Hoping that only the crickets and annoying blinkers heard the noise. Slowly I squeeze through a gap wider than my hips and go into blissful darkness
I love drawing women..
I'm addicted to it.
I get so immersed in every curve and wave of their voluptuous
.....hair,
The way it hangs naturally and falls smoothly down their shoulders and chest.
It's a natural veil for women.
I can't get enough of them.
Each women - every little part of them is distinguished - is beautiful in their own way..
Everyday is The Women's Day to me, I appreciate them with all my heart.
ripping apart the contents of the hamper
(which is only just one of several piles of unfolded clothes on the floor)
and
searching hands-and-knees
through the old plastic bags
and
shoelaces
and notebooks that ive
kicked under the bed in a rush
to make this vaudeville
look
... sane.
clumsily snapping the last
of a pack of L&Ms perched above
my ear
where my headphones are squeezed
into
and im realizing only the left side
is still playing music.
everything is breaking and missing
missing
and breaking
on a sunday
not long after some
fantastic afternoon sex
which was not long
after a sermon.
oh but of course, pastor hazel,
the cap on my flask i