Objects, and the Distance Between Them
Dreams, thoughts, and experiences expressed through poetry and prose
For Silvia, and for Ariele, in Brazil.For you, whoever and wherever you are. "You are a Light in This World" - Recorded 1/14/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them You are a light in this world,Shining…For all those who can see. And though you have flickered in the wind,From time to time,You … Continue reading You are a Light in This World
This is a piece I have been meaning to record for the longest time, and in fact have been reading at open mics for some time but never actually recorded, as noted below in the original post.This piece was written for spoken word, one of only a few with such intent, though I hope to … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “A Dedication”
Greetings, Below is my second recording of an old piece called "When the Storm is Over", originally published in October of 2020. As with many of my pieces, this was originally written to speak to what was going on in my own personal life, as well as to the situation that a specific person I … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “When the Storm is Over”
Lykke tells me That in Iran There is a saying: Stand and resist in hard days just like "sarv" (the evergreen), let nothing wither your greenery. Not only is this a beautiful statement of resilience, But it is also another sign to me That we are all not so different As we are alike; This … Continue reading Through the Hard Winter
When the storm is over And deep blue skies are beginning to break on the horizon It would be easy to believe That there is nothing left for you to do Other than to wait Hopeless and defeated Until the next storm comes through But it is in these moments When the worst lies behind … Continue reading When the Storm is Over
You are not And never will be Broken For you are not A solid and immutable object Rather You are a liquid being As a mass of water suspended To absorb and ignore All opposition As weapons pass Right through Your rippling form Causing no harm Though perhaps Taking with them The smallest droplets Which … Continue reading You are a Liquid Being
Note: This piece is intended to be read as spoken word. I actually did something very significant for me in that I read it out loud at my first open mic night several nights ago... I was not planning to post this, as I usually only post "fresh" content, but I was inspired by a … Continue reading A Dedication
