Not for children 2230 I call this one "The Crazy Orange Man:" "Do not approach the crazy orange man. He stinks of cabbage and his clothes are bad. The man is talking to himself. They say that he is going mad." So I approach the crazy orange man and let him talk. He asks me … Continue reading 11242021
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Not for children 1500 Who are you when no one else is watching? The ancients called that state of mind the Soul. The Soul is what you are. It’s what you think when no one is around you to decide. It’s what you feel when there’s no one to love. It’s what you know when … Continue reading 11232021
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Not for children 1200 I guess there's nothing left to do but write. 1500 “I knew I was worthless.” “I knew I was worthless.” That’s all you ever say. I think that we are way beyond repair. Nothing fixes ego. Nothing heals the tiresome gnashing of the heart. Bitterness and jealousy concoct a most exquisite … Continue reading 11222021
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Not for children 2230 I never know what I'm about to write. I write whatever comes to mind. I write because I can, because I should, because what else is there to do when you're alone? Sometimes, I draw. But usually, I write. Sometimes, I solve the Rubik's cube. Sometimes, I watch a show, or … Continue reading 11212021
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Not for children 1900 I've heard this from almost everyone I know: "You know, I think I’d like to write someday." For many, that’s as far as it’ll go. They never write, but always wish they did. Then, there are those who write, but never show. They don’t because it’s never good enough. They don’t … Continue reading 11202021
Yousef Alqamoussi 