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Read MoreLooking For Nihilism Words are funny things. They allow electronic impulses to speak express, even fantasize and create ideas. For a long time there were no words, just grunts screams cries or pointing along with the brush work of facial expressions as our art of communication. We were young then and everything was new, even the...
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Fia, that cover by Disturbed, is haunting and so appropriate for when I wrote this poem. And while today (2026), there is a political awakening to the horrors perpetrated in our name, and people are actively protesting in the streets again, the majority still hold tightly to this system, to this idea that, while flawed, America is still “good”. But America has never been ‘good” or great. America has always built itself up on the blood and bones of people here and around the world. And until people recognize this and act to get rid of this system, this song, “The Sounds of Silence” will remain powerful.
Thank you Fia, for your comment.
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Honestly, if I think too hard about what’s happening today, the cruelty being doled out with such casual disregard for humanity, I crack a little inside. The corruption at the top doesn’t upset me as much as the blind hatred and full support the zombies give it. Hatred will be our unmaking and pain is, unfortunately, humanity’s common denominator. This is such a powerful piece and there’s so much going on in my mind now that I’m going to leave it at that and sit down.
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Willow, it is not an easy thing, to think about the horrors and pain of the world today. It’s a sickness that is growing, and keep growing, unless we dig deeper into our humanity, our humaneness, and stop it. Willow, let me offer you my hand to help you up, to point you towards those who are refusing through nonviolent protest and resistance. There is still hope for humanity.
Thank you Willow, I am glad for your visit and comment. -Curt
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Read MoreWhen I look in the mirror I see more graysAs if the days whizzed by a little too fastEvery wrinkle I see appearing on my faceFeel like secrets and information amassed Many reflections seem like they are distant viewsLike watching...
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I’m a millennial, but I relate better to people of the older generation.
I’m new to this site. This is the first piece I’ve read that I can connect with.
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Thank you Rosie. I think sometimes some folks have older souls, relating to others which gives us more depth and insight.
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Thank you for the warm welcome.
Take your time. I look forward to it. x
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Thanks for reading and commenting Damian. We’ve been through a lot so we know we can endure.
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Thank you reading and commenting.
Capture those moments for posterity also helps us reflect inward, to make better decisions in the future.
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I regret not having read this, your latest dollop of smut, earlier, CS! HJx
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Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Haha!!! One of the realest testimonies [poems] I’ve ever read
Real talk on both ends [perspectives]
Dope shit and much neededMuch respect
Naaj
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We all have traveled that road of regret. And some are still on it with no off ramp.
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This has some unexpected twists and turns.
But it is indeed, a reality check for some.
If only she had fertility issues. It wouldn’t be a nightmare unfolding. x
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Twist and turns in the process of regret can lead to negativity.
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That’s true.
Some difficult circumstances to overcome.
I admire the originality of the piece. And how it is so realistic.
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I have lived it many times throughout my life. Now being older, wisdom has prevented me from making some of the same mistakes.
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That’s the best way.
Let some other fool be the victim.
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That’s a funny and truthful poem! Well written!! Thanks!
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One of those hard truths in life many learn.
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First, I have to say I love that song. Second the poem is a powerful piece and to feel good at what they have done they first have to feel right. good piece