Monthly Archives: July 2003

War and Peace

Posted on July 23, 2003 by John

If you are angry about violence, hate the war-mongers who destroy and kill, use guilt as a weapon for innocence, you may think to win, but you never will. Because these tools that you use are the same that you … Continue reading →

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On Living and Dying

Posted on July 22, 2003 by John

Go forth gentle into that coming night; for a new world to come, the old must give way. Know this: there is no dying of the light. Though we may grasp at things still within sight, because the wise make … Continue reading →

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Speaking in Parables

Posted on July 22, 2003 by John

Sometimes it seems that words are so inadequate to describe the true nature of things. As a poet, I find that lack of expressive ability most trying – particularly when what is being described is seen, but not so much … Continue reading →

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Pursuing Happiness

Posted on July 22, 2003 by John

Pursuit is chasing after, without loving to run – not enjoying the wind whipping through your hair, almost forgetting the purpose the race has begun – just looking for something, you know not where. Seeking is visiting a thing where … Continue reading →

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Seed Thought on Living and Dying

Posted on July 21, 2003 by John

My religion is to live – and die – without regret. — Milarepa, 1052-1135 CE Share This:

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GB Speaks

Posted on July 18, 2003 by John

An interview meme, in which I am asked five questions by LJ user saturnalia22: 1: Is there any particular song (or songs) that you feel is (are) so amazing that you wish to kill or severely maim anyone who interrupts … Continue reading →

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There Could Be Worse Epitaphs

Posted on July 17, 2003 by John

Here’s something I would consider for mine, lo those many moons from now: I have had my invitation to this world’s festival, and thus my life has been blessed. My eyes have seen and my ears have heard. It was … Continue reading →

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