As the metaphorical and sometimes literal death of Scorpio Full Moon Lunar eclipse draws near, I’m reflecting more and more on the experience of death, as well as the deeper meaning behind it = letting go. Death itself is a process of letting go. Grief is a process of letting go of that thing that … Read more
Photo by Edgar Perez on Unsplash I’m dead and alive At the same timeSomething burning inside Lust, desire, turned divine More and moreHope transforms into GodLove and fiercenessSeem to melt into one Mornings are dark and hopeful stillUntilThe sun risesBlesses me with its disguises Wanting is still prevalent Ian Altosaar Get my new book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081X34YK7 For … Read more
Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash Life is a process of allowing Your own death and simultaneously the deaths of others. The minute You are born on this planet You start dying. That is the most certain thing about Your existence here. A hard pill to swallow. Yet it is so natural to our time here. … Read more
Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Unsplash I’ll start this one off with a confession. I’m more scared of people who I love dearly dying than my own death. On some days I wish it, on others, I believe I’m finally ready to die. The latter is more enjoyable than the first. A more whole, powerful … Read more
What would You do if You knew that You have exactly 10 years to live from this moment onwards? Would You do something differently? Would You change Your life entirely? Would You do something dramatic? Or would You go crazy and party the next 10 years? What would it be? Would You even change anything? … Read more
Being in uncertainty With not knowing Is like a continuous haze A mist that keeps on going People speak and I listen But it’s gone a second later Because my only concern is how can I find some certainty once more Some safety Some grounding Although the heart keeps on pounding A different kind of … Read more
Image source: Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash As I watch You sink into me I see so much of myself in You The quiet care between men The most sacred of all bonds I will continue to hold, grow A place in my heart and soul Your spirit and mine You truly were alive I’m thankful for the … Read more
Image source: Photo by Kym on Unsplash You just seem so alive Alive in my mind Although lagging behind Your body was The most heartfelt of moments Sitting in the backyard Watching warm sunsets Two men, sharing about their lives Together in knowing That time is what we will have to face Then that day came An ordinary, day … Read more
Image source: Photo by Michael D Beckwith on Unsplash Can I reach? The top of my lungs? Can I breach? The songs left unsung? Deep within me something unmistakably calling me To bring forth the secrets kept from sight A heightened sense of awareness My only companion on this weary road undertaken So strongly it calls me out To … Read more
Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/asphalt-dark-dawn-endless-531321/ The Grim Reaper Disguised as Your own judgmental Full of despair thoughts Finds You He actually never left He waited Until You were alone The silence of his murderous presence Reeks into the room Darkness follows The inability to let go of Your obsession At times seems very cruel Unbearably so Folded into … Read more
