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just a monkey standing tall.
you try to be a lion while you sniff around with wolves; galloping like a stallion but forgetting to tie your hooves.
Raffi Semerdjian
Jan 2, 2019
a forest in a vineyard
a forest in a vineyard
Once there were two tribes — one of trees and one of vines.
Raffi Semerdjian
Feb 12, 2018
post-soviet abandonment
post-soviet abandonment
I approach the butka at the intersection where I could buy a lighter.
Raffi Semerdjian
Feb 11, 2018
Ammon The Bear
One day it was very hot and Ammon the Bear wanted a drink. But when he reached the stream he saw that there was no water flowing.
Raffi Semerdjian
Feb 2, 2018
Raugu Dirt-Stink
Raugu Dirt-Stink
Raugu Dirt-Stink appears seldom and disappears often. He comes when he is lost and then finds a way out, quickly — every time. He is an…
Raffi Semerdjian
Feb 2, 2018
Alchemy
Alchemy
Some thoughts about dethoughtification and the Law of Broken Umbrellas.
Raffi Semerdjian
Jan 15, 2018
Binæural Sounds
Binæural Sounds
The sun is hot but the cool shade is nice. It smells like a man who smells like trash. The smell of trash is forgiven. But men who smell…
Raffi Semerdjian
Dec 27, 2016
borrowed banners
borrowed banners
They’re folding up the flags and burning them in piles. They need warmth for all their smiling children, sadness waits tomorrow when all…
Raffi Semerdjian
Nov 28, 2016
summer roasting
summer roasting
Sun coats you plastic Elastic practices of faith Relating to roasting Toasting to taut death To talk without breath And walk where it’s red…
Raffi Semerdjian
Nov 28, 2016
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