Monthly Archives: October 2009

jihad.

dated 02/08/09 i am a homeless man sitting in the sands of anbar Continuing my unarmed jihad, my soul unharmed by the shrapnel from the IED that ruptured me. my slowly pumping heart: physically torn by what the bomb borne, … Continue reading

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walking through the sunrisen flames.

we watch the seas spin in shifts. the cosmoses are aligned with our minds. we bring time to the table, tables stained with the sins of our foremothers. our brothers are broken like recalled toys for our children. so we … Continue reading

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a swan song

microcosms of the divine walk down the sidewalks of our minds, as human souls like you or i. their eyes are cast down, avoiding the stares of beggars ringing hopeful bells. the streets are lined with ash and debris, cast … Continue reading

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Words to Live By

Talk to strangers! When family fails and friends lead you astray. When Buddha laughs and Jesus weeps and turns out God is gay. ‘Cause angels and messiahs, love, can come in many forms. In the hallways of your projects or … Continue reading

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may i hold you close, friend,

and feel the soft touch of your breath on my heart? for i’ve missed the sweet smell of a friend so near. read my thoughts through these lips, but don’t get too still. because babe, these fingertips cause acid trips, … Continue reading

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15 random things to do in a college lecture class*

Bored of the balding guy in the from of the room make bad jokes about mitochondrial DNA? Try these tips for spicing up your time in the lecture hall. 1. Google pictures of pandas with flamethrowers. 2. Watch some prepubescent … Continue reading

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