Regardless of what one thinks of Social Media, it is here to stay. It has become a platform for anyone to communicate, on any level, on any topic. These are mostly Push operations where we are inundated with information at our very fingertips, versus having to manually search for information. In the past, it … Continue reading The Push and Pull of Social Media
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No Hope in Those Eyes
Who are you? What happened to you? Why have you given up so young? Others like me see you. You look down so you do not have to look at anyone. They cannot see the disappointment you feel. Your shoulders hunch forward like you carry the weight of the world, a weight you never wanted, with … Continue reading No Hope in Those Eyes
Cut a Smile
My name is Jake. Someone will find my photo in my shirt pocket after I finally give it up, and maybe think the photo is my family, older aunts, uncles, maybe a grandpa. "Ohhh, look at the kindly lady in the first row, I bet that was his mum! And, the gent standing just behind … Continue reading Cut a Smile
JUNIOR’s BLIND DATE
You know Officer Wenton, since last night, when you handcuffed me and threw me into that patrol car, and then slammed me into this little room, you have asked the same questions. I keep repeating the same story.... Don't I get a Lawyer? So, you are not charging me with any crime? OK! OK! … Continue reading JUNIOR’s BLIND DATE
The Small Man
I met a little man on the subway today. 42nd and Flushing, he loaded, subway heading deeper into Queens. In the very crowded car, he pushed others to one side, a small lady there, and older man to his shoulder. Can't quite describe the feeling, he was facing away from me. But, I felt his vileness, … Continue reading The Small Man
God Fills our Spaces
They say God fills the spaces in our souls when we are quiet and at rest. The reason so many in the world meditate, chant, or pray is to give God a chance to talk with you, fill your soul, and let you rest. Yet, today, we are never at rest. We are constantly bombarded … Continue reading God Fills our Spaces
Trapped
I found my soul trapped between the light and the dark A soul meant for the right, but drowning in the wrong A beauty of children squeezed by the evil My very being struggling for breath, while the horrible pinch off my nose, and lie on me to die Such is our world where those … Continue reading Trapped
Dear God
Why did you put me here? With all my weakness, all my sins? Why must I suffer so much, so many failures, so many horrible endings? So many others have so much and I have so little! What should I do? I cannot change the hatred and jealousesness of mankind. Why am I here? … Continue reading Dear God
A Lifetime of Measurements
When you come from a world of promises and lies, you want solid ground at some point, you want something, someone, you can trust. You want to believe that you will get something to eat in the next few days, whilst the others dance around you with smiles and full bellies. But, that is not … Continue reading A Lifetime of Measurements
Sol and Isolation
That first light of dawn, cold yet hopeful, I alone with the dawn, cold yet wanting, waiting for that growing brightness, slowly peeking, above all, wanting. Knowing it will be warmer, while I am still wanting. The sun, too, is alone but is the source of all that is living, while I am still wanting, … Continue reading Sol and Isolation
