Overcoming daily fears and rising above mental inhibitors — Fear of failure? No, it’s the terror of overwhelming destruction that I find haunting. Consistent self-inflicted put-downs parade the mind for hours on end. The second thought of choosing to remain within your safe haven. Instead of venturing out and exploring the unknown. Leaving messages unread, unattended, and unnoted. Hoping…

The Multiplying Mistakes of Tom Buchanan — No single soul alive believes a Buchanan faces problems that money can’t solve. I sit alone in the corner of my office with a written note crumbled. The parchment sits in my hands collecting my tears of confused emotion. …

A poetic atonement for the past days of Jay Gatz — Days quickly fade as I fill my home with persistent party-goers. I wrap my mind around the past, bathing myself in thoughts of your touch. Cherishing the moon and the stars, simply for igniting the night we met. …

The story of how students learn creativity from their teachers. — Large fragments of creativity have been earned over the years, Piecing together the puzzle of “What is my art?” Perspectives, insights, and advice offered and altered throughout my past. No amount greater has been ever given than my early days of learning music. A younger mind where patience had yet…

An interpretation on why we feel the way we do when we depart. — Those who come and go in our lives tend to do so for a reason. Whether we’re visiting family and friends far away, Departing a long-valued work place, Or leaving to set out on another adventure. We all unfortunately cannot remain where we are. You cannot remain stagnant in regard to…

A single flame ignites the fighting spirit needed to push through. — Scorching agony flows through my ember filled veins. Stirring hellfire rises and chips away at my weak pathetic soul. Antagonism interchanges with misery and growls turn to howls. Cackling in the face of danger as I begin to breathe smoke. A stagnant reveal causes pain to rise, allowing another to…

A friendly reminder of how lucky we really are — It’s astounding how many go unaware of how rewarded we are. Days turn to night, work shifts come and go, but we forget the common fact, It could always be worse. We could reside in complete and utter poverty, choking on the brink of death. Blessings are life’s little reminders…

A poetic story of performing in the Fringe Festival of Edinburgh, Scotland. Recollecting all the positives and outweighing the negatives that occurred in that week of traveling. Multiple performances, hardened judges, positive ratings, and a chance to be nationally recognized! I didn’t care. I had one priority on my mind, and it…

Reliving the teachings of each gym partner to scope your overall gym perspective. — A simple “thanks” does not suffice for the hours spent inspiring me. You each instilled a fear in me, and fear is the mother of anger. You’d offer advice when requested and listen to my aggressive tendencies. …