Where is my voice?Have I always been silent?Fear and Guilt have governedMore of my lifeThan I care to admit.Do these twin muzzlesStill hold sway over me?Have all my elocutionsReally been self-denial? … [Read more...] about Silenced
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Lady of Liberty
I dreamt last night that I satAt the feet of Lady Liberty.My heart feeling heavy I asked,"How do you stand there,Your head lifted,Your torch ever on high,Beckoning to those homeless,Huddled massesWhen so many at your backWill only revile and hate them?"She bowed her headAs she looked at me,And with tears in her eyes she said,"Oh child, it has always been thus.'Tis the hope of … [Read more...] about Lady of Liberty
Random Thought #7
We are insects with nearly god-like potential. … [Read more...] about Random Thought #7
Random Thought #6
I don't know what to do. I'm paralyzed with indecision. My words, my actions only seem to make things worse. My silence, my hesitation seem to have the same effect. I don't want to retreat. But I don't know how to fight this battle. … [Read more...] about Random Thought #6
Medicated
I missed a pill.It's like a switch was flippedIn my brain.The clarifying lightOf the forty-watt is gone;Only the black light remains.In the stark relief-scapeThat is left my failings,Both real and perceived,Become glaringly,Almost blindingly apparent.They are all I see,They are all that's there.They are all I am. … [Read more...] about Medicated