Tag: alone
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Tamed
I was a very free man a long time ago. I sometimes describe that time in my life as living on the edge of society in the center of town. I also sometimes describe it as my gray period. I did a lot of soul searching when I was left to my own devices. I…
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Downgoing Men
There’s a line in Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde that goes something about the protagonist being “the last reputable friend of downgoing men.” I identify with that line. I must admit that I very often want to stop their slow slide into depravity. I am a judgmental person and that comes in handy talking to…
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Ballroom
In the space between my dreamsMy room began to glow It was a fine glowing mistAs if I was under a street lightOn a dark nightBut the mist had a glow of its ownAnd seemed to be the only source of lightI stood up I was still in my plaid flannel pajamas And bare feetInstead…
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A Product of my Generation
Like many in Generation X I was a solitary child. I have younger sisters but I was mostly expected to leave them alone while I was entertaining myself. I had a few friends here and there on the weekends and summer camp, but by and large I was allowed to take care of myself from…
Latter Day Sinner 