Apr
25
2007
I’m in one of those spaces inside myself where I begin to wonder if everyone is oblivious, or if perhaps I’m invisible. It’s quiet in here, and although the world roars with life around me, I observe it as though removed from it, and I wonder, is this the true essence of loneliness?
Apr
18
2007
(In the aftermath of the attack on Virginia Tech students, Monday, April 16, 2007) The scent of wax permeates the air, hangs briefly over the drill field at dusk, before the wind whisks it away. We should be here to enjoy the cherry blossoms, as we were last spring. This candle scent stings, but it’s […]
Tags: Poetry
Apr
17
2007
It’s too abstract, I know, but today, I don’t really care: Spring and winter have skewed. Yesterday’s budding leaves dry out, become withered old fists, while once-pink blossoms freeze to their limbs. Thirty-two souls are adrift on the wind, the thirty-third sinks to earth, leaves an oily black stain. The chill wind bites again. Now, […]
Apr
16
2007
It is dreadful that Blacksburg — a “small” town — can make headlines due to tragedy twice in less than a year. Prayers to the victims of today’s Virginia Tech shooting and their families. This end of town has been quiet and I’ve only just heard the news. It was a brighter day before I […]
Apr
16
2007
Neece and Conk (the wonder pig!) journey into Outland: Wartoria adventuring through Zangarmarsh on her new black stallion: And, Tiksumi goes for a swim in Menethil Harbor: Water walking and underwater breathing are so cool! These screenshots are all part of the Burning Crusade expansion for World of Warcraft. Once one gets past Hellfire Peninsula […]