At the first face I stare A beast cruel and unfair Mocking sneer, selfish glare. For him I do not care. The second face I see Tortured soul and body, Hurt without dignity. For him do I have pity. At the third face I gaze Quiet in a better place Man from hell itself raised.… Continue reading Reflections
Tag: Depression
Journey Before Destination
"Life is a journey, not a destination." Are you familiar with this quote? If you're not, the saying (attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson -- according to some -- incorrectly) suggest that we are aware of the present rather than focuts on some future outcome or goal. The thought is that, if you base your happiness,… Continue reading Journey Before Destination
A Glimmer of Hope
One of the recurring themes of my two written works, the novel Everything Can Change and my short story One Word, is how words, such as in a song, a speech, or a novel, can have a powerful impact on people. In fact, in both works, the protagonists, both in the midst of despair, suddenly… Continue reading A Glimmer of Hope
Making It Up As I Go 