PinnedMember-onlyThis Is a Safe SpaceA virtual embrace — A familiar feeling sits in my chest, that aching feel taking hold of my heart. So often, too often really, I let negativity creep its way in and consume me. My thoughts, reactions, and attitudes slide toward the pessimistic, always eyeing things with a view of suspicion. …Personal3 min readPersonal3 min read
Published in Fanfare·3 days agoMember-onlyDead Poets Society and The Value of ArtHow this film gets at the very heart of creation — CW: Some mild spoilers & mentions of unaliving Lately, I have been thinking a lot about art and what it means to me. Now, I never question its importance in my life, it’s just something that has always been a staple of it. However, I do wonder where that love…Fanfare5 min readFanfare5 min read
Published in Plethora Of Pop·Updated 4 days agoMember-onlyPausing The PopDon’t worry, it’s extremely temporary! — Hello all, this isn’t an email, but we still hope it finds you well. We’re simply hopping on here to inform you that Plethora of Pop will be pausing publishing for the following days due to the overwhelming amount of gorging and gluttony many of us will be indulging in. …Plethora Of Pop1 min readPlethora Of Pop1 min read
Published in Put It To Rest·Updated 6 days agoMember-onlyDiary of the DirectionlessWhat happens when the arrows don’t point anywhere — Go back to school. Get a new job. Get another job. Stick to my guns. Try to make the dream happen. Stand firm. Sit still. Always be looking for something more, and always be doing more. Throw all of it out the window in pursuit of something else. Maybe just…Put It To Rest4 min readPut It To Rest4 min read
Published in The Lark·Nov 18Member-onlyNailbiterA poem in desperate need of a manicure — My nails chipped in black Flecks of half-painted panic Slapdash finished of fevered shellac Hands to mind as wide as the Atlantic Beds made on this flesh Torn and chewed in nervous repose Gnawed at frustrations hanging fresh I try to run from what they expose The gnashing of teeth…The Lark1 min readThe Lark1 min read
Nov 14Member-onlyThe Devil in My BackWhen what binds unravels — The devil in my back is angry again. Its violence cripples and cracks the column of movement. Torn down once more upon the graveyard of its ancestors. Born from pain that is what it shall return to. I fear I will never be rid of its demonic ways. Weasling within…Life2 min readLife2 min read
Published in Plethora Of Pop·Nov 11Member-onlyTV & Film That Always Makes Me HungryNot like it takes much — The holiday season is well and truly upon us so I have decided to pander to the market. I have summoned the spirit of Thanksgiving in all her gluttonous glory to bring you a few pieces of pop culture that always leaves my mouth watering. Warning: Some of the choices…Food4 min readFood4 min read
Nov 9Member-onlyA Nook of Small WonderThe simple magic of finding the right space — I almost walked by it entirely. The tug at my sleeve was my companion ushering me toward the alcove where it sat, for they knew it was something worth showing me. Normally, I’d refute being so predictable, but in this case, they were right. The moment I walked into that…Life3 min readLife3 min read
Published in Six Word Photo Story Challenge·Nov 8Member-onlyAny Moment NowSix Word Photo Story Challenge: Freestyle — Six Word Photo Story1 min readSix Word Photo Story1 min read© Charlie ColeAny Moment NowSix Word Photo Story Challenge: Freestyle----1
Published in Amusing Responses·Nov 5Member-onlyLiluneA tale of time and love — Embers fly about as if they are performing a personal private cosmic dance for June as she places another log on the fire. The late summer is slow but loud with all its creatures getting one last belt in before cooler winds quiet the land. Although the world is at…Flint And Steel7 min readFlint And Steel7 min read
