cynicaloptimist

If I was a poet I would write you one word If I was a painter I would paint you one portrait If I was a musician I would sing you one note Alas, I'm just Jake and I love you

The boy looked the girl in the eyes and said: "I feel you when you think about me, so please don't miss me when I'm gone." The boy realized it was a game all along that everyone decided to take

I will not be defined by your need to understand me Your confusion to comprehend my ability Your wonderment when the square peg fits in the round hole Your limited imagination will not restrain me This

There he is again. I thought this time he may not be coming back, but I hear his voice and I feel that old familiar touch as he moves up my spine. I remain in shock, speechless, dumbfounded. How did he

The young see love as a destination The old see it as a journey I'm often asked how can hate be dead for it is the opposite of love Oh, but love brings both pain and joy Love is both negative and positive

Intensional thought lead creation glory to all their foundation Blame, shame nor fear unable to chain humanoids walk with no cane I traveled forward to the beginning I'm here to tell you that love is winning

Maybe it's the darkness that fuels my fire Perhaps my compassion is my hate turned upside down It's likely I love in order not to feel Could it be if I open my mind it'll consume my soul I'm awakening

Photo Credit It's my birthday. I'm turning 37. This number has played a significance in my life. Both my father and brother passed away at 37. Needless to say, 37 has been an age that scares my family.

Held Within the Notes The music never judged me while it slowly removed the layers to reveal my heart as tears streamed down my face If only they could see what is left unsaid as I lay in my room alone

Below is a Facebook exchange to my daily question I thought may interest you names have been removed because I'm lazy and didn't want to get approval Facebook Friend (FF1) Kill all the idiots out there

Dekai Japanese for huge or large. From this man's frame, you can tell he is neither of these. When we first met at a show I thought he was just another DJ looking to get on stage and show off. I had heard

Meme Credit You may say you support local music and art, but did you know support isn't just showing up at a show when you have time. These are people pursuing their dreams. They hustle day and night.

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I'm DJ Damashii, host of the first-ever blockchain-related EDM radio show, The Dancing Dreamers with DJ Damashii! You can tune in to that show on MSP Waves Radio every week at 0000-0200 UTC Thursdays.

In a day and age where we no longer trust those in authority. Where cops are seen as thugs, where a synonym for a politician is corruption, when those that are considered religious leaders are out of touch

One Day I hope to write the words that open your heart. Help you see what is inside your soul. Find the love that shines brightest in the storm. Allows peace during the restless times. To give you clarity

I posted this question on Facebook and the comments came rolling in. Ranging from people asking if this is true to comments that their lives are simpler. It's an interesting thought that the poor may,

Love has a Price Image Credits There was strong tension between her lips, As she pouted unhappily, hand on her hips. She didn’t seem very impressed, By the man that held her just below her wrist He sighed