Flights of fancy Sun-kissed in reverie Oft dismissed as childish In silent moments Alone with a dream Shut behind eyelids Shaded from moonlight Twinkling sweetly But no one sees A touch of mystery Drunk with time’s intrigue And yesterday’s love Blowing in the dusty wind Catching rapid fire Staccato rhythm fading Into silence Fumbling forward … Continue reading Taking Flight
I remember a while back there was this book of short essays — Everything I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, by Robert Fulghum. Everyone was enthralled with it because it seemed so concise and illuminating, with its pithy sayings and its double meanings. Posters were created and I think I remember seeing … Continue reading What I Really Learned in Kindergarten
These lines are just so bad, and I have never used a single one of them. Seriously, I haven’t. So, this is a top five of the worst pickup lines I could think of or find. If you have any that you think are worse, let me know. 5. You must be tired because you’ve … Continue reading Sam’s Friday Top 5: Pickup Lines
I’ll admit it. I watch American Idol. In fact, I’m damn near obsessed with the show, and have been since season six when Jordin Sparks won it all over the superior master of beats, Blake Lewis. I still blame that stupid fan-made song that they forced both of them to sing in the finale that … Continue reading America’s Misplaced Obsession With Lazaro
Call it sleight of hand A mesmerizing sight She looks away and it’s gone Brow furrowed in the pouring rain While she’s chasing memories Complicated and awestruck Hiding from shadows On street corners, in dreams Fragmented echoes repeating Then gone in an instant Invisible and unsure Shaking her fragile world Umbrella shielding her fast Against … Continue reading Sleight of Hand
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