Objects, and the Distance Between Them
Dreams, thoughts, and experiences expressed through poetry and prose
Originally published April 13, 2018, this piece was written in response to an event that occurred on the other side of the world, yet was felt deeply by myself and many others around the world. The event itself was tragic, and horrible, and was the direct inspiration for this piece... beyond that, I cannot help … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “In Her Eyes”
This piece was inspired by a photo taken and posted by my newfound friend, Lukáš Kubinec, available on his Instagram (@lkubinec) at https://www.instagram.com/p/B_p5Bw_HPlg/ "perspectives on a damaged feather" - Recorded 3/3/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them fallen fromthe wing of an unknown birdmid-flightaloft in the converging currentsor perhaps during a practice … Continue reading perspectives on a damaged feather
Originally published March 31, 2018, this piece was part of a series of prompts and responses that I requisitioned from friends and family. The prompt, via an old family friend named Heidi Whitney, was "Quantum Science and Morphic Resonance", and my task was to write a poem to capture these concepts. "Quantum Science and Morphic … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Quantum Science and Morphic Resonance”
Originally published March 24, 2018. "Insignificant" - Recorded 2/7/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/03/24/insignificant/ You have been toldThat you are tooSmallYoungWeakNaiveSillyUnintelligentUnrealisticUnacceptableUnapproachableUnrelatableUndesirableUnforgivable... You have been told that you are insignificantYou have been told these thingsAnd the … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Insignificant”
Originally published March 20, 2018. "Drumbeat Crimson" - Recorded 2/6/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/03/20/drumbeat-crimson/ God does not existAs we knowAs we reckonFor we are flawedIn all we seeIn all we doIn all we areWhy … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Drumbeat Crimson”
Originally published March 18, 2018. "Together but Apart" - Recorded 2/2/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/03/18/together-but-apart/ Together, but apartSo close, but with such great distance between Sometimes, I feel estrangedInhumanLike I was put here only … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Together but Apart”
Originally published March 17, 2018. "Imperfect" - Recorded 2/1/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/03/17/imperfect/ I amIncapable of perfectionI know thisIt is my natureI am a being of imperfection All that I touchAll that I seeIs … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Imperfect”
Originally published March 16, 2018. Audio and thematic drawing added 1/31/2021. "Even Evil" - Recorded 1/31/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/03/16/even-evil/ I know you have seen themIn the cornersOf empty roomsIn the stillness that comesJust … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “Even Evil”
Originally published March 6, 2018. "View from Within" - Recorded 1/20/2021 - Auroraboros - Objects, and the Distance Between Them The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/03/01/dreaming-all-at-once/ Through the shattered window paneThe light bends before it ever reaches my eyeMaking the city look cracked and distortedThe … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “View from Within”
Am I a broken man?To answer thatI would need to knowWhat it meansTo be whole. ReaderOh, my beloved readerAfter my own heartYou know meSo much betterThan anyone elseThan I knowMyself. I ask of you this:Does absenceEquate with emptiness?Does my lack of youOr your lack of meMean we are apart? Do you not stareInto spaces unoccupiedAnd … Continue reading Poetry Reading – “To Be Whole”
