Richard
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Knowledge is what we know.
Wisdom is knowing how little that is.
Faith is the ability to walk in the uncertainty of life.
Wisdom is knowing how little that is.
Faith is the ability to walk in the uncertainty of life.
The black background is part of the experience so here is an image of the poem, "The Reservoir."
October 11, 2026 at 6:53 AM
The black background is part of the experience so here is an image of the poem, "The Reservoir."
I didn't want to wait to get this on my substack to post a link to this poem here.
I hope you like it.
If you don't, as yourself why not.
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I hope you like it.
If you don't, as yourself why not.
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October 11, 2026 at 1:51 AM
I didn't want to wait to get this on my substack to post a link to this poem here.
I hope you like it.
If you don't, as yourself why not.
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I hope you like it.
If you don't, as yourself why not.
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If you could live out one fantasy what would it be?
For me...
Tropical island
100 endowed men
100 women
100 trans people
No clothing
No worries
Everything Goes
For me...
Tropical island
100 endowed men
100 women
100 trans people
No clothing
No worries
Everything Goes
October 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
If you could live out one fantasy what would it be?
For me...
Tropical island
100 endowed men
100 women
100 trans people
No clothing
No worries
Everything Goes
For me...
Tropical island
100 endowed men
100 women
100 trans people
No clothing
No worries
Everything Goes
This is my frustration surfacing.
This is my call to action.
This is my attempt to wake America.
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This is my call to action.
This is my attempt to wake America.
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Let Them Eat Gruel
Let Them Eat Gruel I've been lately thinking About the delusions of life And before you protest the idea Let us examine just a few of them Over two billion dollars has been raised By legislators for t...
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September 27, 2026 at 4:13 PM
This is my frustration surfacing.
This is my call to action.
This is my attempt to wake America.
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This is my call to action.
This is my attempt to wake America.
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When I say I know, I truly know. I have lived the nightmares and somehow survived. Please be careful with this essay. It contains material dealing with CSA, Homelessness and Suicide. Your health is far more important than number of readers.
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I Know What It Means
I Know What It Means I know what it means to be trafficked.
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September 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
When I say I know, I truly know. I have lived the nightmares and somehow survived. Please be careful with this essay. It contains material dealing with CSA, Homelessness and Suicide. Your health is far more important than number of readers.
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I Really like this poem. It blend both my philosophy and faith into a metaphysical conversation about this journey we call life. Have a look.
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The Door
The Door We all are shown multiple doors over the course of our journey.
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September 23, 2026 at 2:47 AM
I Really like this poem. It blend both my philosophy and faith into a metaphysical conversation about this journey we call life. Have a look.
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This poem developed from a conversation.
Sadly, we all have “Thems.”
This is just my reminder to myself that “Violence Begins Where Empathy Ends.”
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Sadly, we all have “Thems.”
This is just my reminder to myself that “Violence Begins Where Empathy Ends.”
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The Lesson
Think of a time. A time where fear ruled. Not necessarily yours, But your nation or community. I know right. They're just so many of them.
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September 19, 2026 at 8:41 AM
This poem developed from a conversation.
Sadly, we all have “Thems.”
This is just my reminder to myself that “Violence Begins Where Empathy Ends.”
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Sadly, we all have “Thems.”
This is just my reminder to myself that “Violence Begins Where Empathy Ends.”
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Imagine if you had to be gay to survive in society. Imagine being straight was thought to be a mental illness, that we could pray the straight away.
Silly, right?
Now why are you comfortable creating this type of environment for the LGBTQIA community to live in?
Why? It certainly is not for love
Silly, right?
Now why are you comfortable creating this type of environment for the LGBTQIA community to live in?
Why? It certainly is not for love
September 7, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Imagine if you had to be gay to survive in society. Imagine being straight was thought to be a mental illness, that we could pray the straight away.
Silly, right?
Now why are you comfortable creating this type of environment for the LGBTQIA community to live in?
Why? It certainly is not for love
Silly, right?
Now why are you comfortable creating this type of environment for the LGBTQIA community to live in?
Why? It certainly is not for love
Reposted by Richard
The House voted to condemn “socialism” earlier this week.
Listen, I’ve been in and around politics for over 50 years. I grew up during McCarthyism and the “red Scare” of the 1950s. I’ve seen all of this fear-mongering before.
Here’s what’s really going on.
Listen, I’ve been in and around politics for over 50 years. I grew up during McCarthyism and the “red Scare” of the 1950s. I’ve seen all of this fear-mongering before.
Here’s what’s really going on.
September 4, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The House voted to condemn “socialism” earlier this week.
Listen, I’ve been in and around politics for over 50 years. I grew up during McCarthyism and the “red Scare” of the 1950s. I’ve seen all of this fear-mongering before.
Here’s what’s really going on.
Listen, I’ve been in and around politics for over 50 years. I grew up during McCarthyism and the “red Scare” of the 1950s. I’ve seen all of this fear-mongering before.
Here’s what’s really going on.
New heroines and heros and we learn Essence is not the greatest force there is.
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The Blessing Given
A Series Built Upon The Greatest Force
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September 2, 2026 at 3:16 AM
New heroines and heros and we learn Essence is not the greatest force there is.
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This is my political, get out the vote call. We cannot be silent. We cannot allow indifference room to grow. We cannot sit idle while the American Dream dies.
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I Am Tired
I Am Tired I am tired of Republicans assuming they hold the badge of Christianity.
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August 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
This is my political, get out the vote call. We cannot be silent. We cannot allow indifference room to grow. We cannot sit idle while the American Dream dies.
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I like this one. Slightly political, slightly philosophical and a whole lot of empathy. By the end we realize it is not the child but the system.
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In An Instant
In An Instant In an instant a choice is made. A hungry child steals. A wealthy man condemns. The huddled masses ignore. And in this instant—this completely avoidable instant. Where injustice thrives a...
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August 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
I like this one. Slightly political, slightly philosophical and a whole lot of empathy. By the end we realize it is not the child but the system.
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This Poem took a bit of writing and editing to find itself. The end result is a wonderf look at one aspect of the experience of life. I hope you enjoy it.
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The Hurricane
The Hurricane I stared at the blank page— and I raged.
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August 12, 2026 at 1:33 PM
This Poem took a bit of writing and editing to find itself. The end result is a wonderf look at one aspect of the experience of life. I hope you enjoy it.
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This is a wonderful dive into philosophy and my worldview. If you want to understand me—have a read.
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We Are All One
A formal essay on Open Individualism and the Primacy of Love
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August 11, 2026 at 3:59 PM
This is a wonderful dive into philosophy and my worldview. If you want to understand me—have a read.
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This began as an early morning write that created a lovely little poem. It grew into a reflection on hope. Sometimes the end results are not what the initial effort thought would be. And that my friends is why it is called creative writing. Enjoy
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To Life
A Reflection
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August 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
This began as an early morning write that created a lovely little poem. It grew into a reflection on hope. Sometimes the end results are not what the initial effort thought would be. And that my friends is why it is called creative writing. Enjoy
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This short story came about because of a dream I had last night. I believe this may be my best work ever. I was crying as I wrote it. I truly love this story. I hope you do as well.
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The Long Good-Bye
The Long Good-Bye The room was silent, each person already carrying their own death sentence.
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August 10, 2026 at 9:32 PM
This short story came about because of a dream I had last night. I believe this may be my best work ever. I was crying as I wrote it. I truly love this story. I hope you do as well.
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For everything there is a beginning and this is the creation account of Nermar as told by Master Minstrel Lucious.
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The First Whisper
A Nermarian Creation Account
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August 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
For everything there is a beginning and this is the creation account of Nermar as told by Master Minstrel Lucious.
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A New Character-An Caraid.
He will be showing up around Nermar wherever people need a kind moment.
I invite you to read this short story introducing him. A full profile to come.
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He will be showing up around Nermar wherever people need a kind moment.
I invite you to read this short story introducing him. A full profile to come.
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The Visit Of An Caraid
The Visit of An Cariad The wind through Baile always carried a whisper of peat smoke and elk fat, but when An Caraid walked down the winding lane past the lower pond the wind didn’t blow at all.
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August 9, 2026 at 7:47 AM
A New Character-An Caraid.
He will be showing up around Nermar wherever people need a kind moment.
I invite you to read this short story introducing him. A full profile to come.
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He will be showing up around Nermar wherever people need a kind moment.
I invite you to read this short story introducing him. A full profile to come.
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This came out ablazed.
I hope we can survive this period of America.
Sadly, I'm not sure we will.
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I hope we can survive this period of America.
Sadly, I'm not sure we will.
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Allegiance
Allegiance You pledge allegiance As you pound your chest You pledge for what you get Your allegiance is to your bank account You wave the flag Showcasing your patriotism Performative crap When given t...
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July 26, 2026 at 12:25 PM
This came out ablazed.
I hope we can survive this period of America.
Sadly, I'm not sure we will.
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I hope we can survive this period of America.
Sadly, I'm not sure we will.
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I really like this poem. It is far from my best. However, it reflex my mindset beautifully and it is for that reason I like it.
I hope you enjoy it as well.
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I hope you enjoy it as well.
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Let Your Love Show
Let Your Love Show Let your love show Let it shine in the darkness of someone's day Let it roll across the valley of life as a heavenly thunder Let yourself feel the warmth of love's embrace Let your ...
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July 24, 2026 at 3:41 PM
I really like this poem. It is far from my best. However, it reflex my mindset beautifully and it is for that reason I like it.
I hope you enjoy it as well.
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I hope you enjoy it as well.
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Please Skip This Poem if you may be triggered by childhood sexual abuse. Your well-being is far more important than reading my words. Please, please be kind to yourself.
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These Living Demons
Content Warning - Childhood Sexual Abuse
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July 24, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Please Skip This Poem if you may be triggered by childhood sexual abuse. Your well-being is far more important than reading my words. Please, please be kind to yourself.
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I was listening to James Brown when this flowed from me. Thanks James.
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Ours
Ours It wasn’t what was supposed to happen.
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July 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
I was listening to James Brown when this flowed from me. Thanks James.
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This one bothers me. Bothers me because the leadership of a large chunk of American Christianity has sold their souls. And if you don't see this, ask yourself why you don't.
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Judas
Judas The night claimed the sun's fading light As the dance continued its nightly accord The dancers stepped on each other's toes Thinking it was all just part of the show For innocence was a precious...
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July 22, 2026 at 4:08 PM
This one bothers me. Bothers me because the leadership of a large chunk of American Christianity has sold their souls. And if you don't see this, ask yourself why you don't.
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This is a sad poem. But surprisingly created in a moment of high spirint. Sometimes the clash of emocan create something hauntingly beautiful. This is such a case.
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The Final Day
The Final Day It arrived a moment too late And the eyes that spied No longer wanted to play For it was the end of a love song There were no tears shed No loss of sleep There was only silence In what w...
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July 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM
This is a sad poem. But surprisingly created in a moment of high spirint. Sometimes the clash of emocan create something hauntingly beautiful. This is such a case.
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