Or do they? — I keep reading articles that list the most popular reading subjects here on Medium.com. They almost always mention that if you want to grow your readers and your earnings, writing about recent news events is the best way to do it! I guess I am stumped because if I want…

Sometimes, instead of asking other people to write something so heartful and profound about ourselves, we must exhibit exactly how we want to be portrayed and write eulogies for ourselves… —

That disappear — Faster than greased lightning In flames, I shoot on by Then merge into the universe. And never will I die. Nights of lights that disappear Systemic shooting stars Fast and vast and fathomless Past Jupiter and Mars. I’m on my way. I couldn’t stay. You see, I’m infinite. On the…

It’s who I am, who I always wanted to be, nothing but a mess — I could have taken the easy road Smooth as a baby butt Straight as a nun’s ruler Not much challenge to drive Just follow the endless line, the mindless, the soulless, the self-righteous Stay in line buddy, keep your head moving forward, walk ahead, question nothing, then you die without…

I see you — do you see me? — We walk alone and together, Strong, trained, and focused Whizzing past awkward first venture Into wild, unpredictable suburban streets Made foreign scary with no sirens, cabs, Strangers who jostle past, Prompting swift check for wallet, keys, All the things you’ll need when you arrive. Our long, strange trip into Never…

Hold your breath before it is done It takes time to realize your own importance especially when you don't know what to do and how to behave in strange situations. So it takes time even to realize that time changes faster than you blink your eyes. You should always be…

As Taught By Life — Last week was a stressful one for me. I don’t want to get into the details. Instead, I would like to share a few things I learned. I am not always right — well, that came as a surprise to me, but there are times I am wrong. For example…