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Be like death

Haughtiness is a poison – fueling those lies spoken in place of echoing truth. Proclaiming that “I will get out of here alive” rather than procuring a teachable moment from what we cower in fear of. Death. That entity – consistent, patient and merciless in accomplishing its stated goal. Be like Death in taking versusContinue reading “Be like death”

The weight

Being a slave to the conclave of burdens that weigh – but not applicable to pounds or ounces – but are heavy nonetheless. Copyright © 2016 ShunPwrites. All Rights Reserved

Reflection’s eloquence

The eloquence of sorrow – saturates like rain – those tears that stain – implements that maim. The admirable fortitude indefatigably so – when we are low we know that sorrow cannot be tamed.

Echoes of silence

Arid plains reek of desolation as winds of life waft an acrid stench of heartbroken failure tinged with insignificance, encumbered by cognizance of opportunities lost – those words, actions cut like swords that imprison like a Bastille. Someone said – I’m having a horrible life… No retort for staying the course – as the silenceContinue reading “Echoes of silence”