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A Feat
Image source: Private collection. Kalamaja, Tallinn, Estonia. Painting authors: Margus-Richard Talivee and Bert Norralt. Things decided, I’m again reminded The emptiness that lies within Seemingly trying to grasp whatever possible Within my reach, like a leach, beast And I breathe, breathe it inwards Everything slows down Naked presence fully embracing me Safely holding me, glowing … Read more
An Invitation
Image source: Private collection. Obja village, Estonia. An invitation To dance To enhance The lives of Yourself And others Newly appointed mothers Who’s utters Have been through the gutters… I embrace Your stutters Rejoice together like brothers And sisters, don’t forget the otters Cause they too have godmothers Fathers Tuck Your sons under the covers … Read more
Rewards From My Dreams
Image source: Private collection. Kalamaja, Tallinn, Estonia. Rightfully so, You can let go Of the tight grip twisting and turning in Your soul But oh, wait, can You feel the subtle taste of love? If not, I can raise the bar, it’s been dragging in the mud Suddenly I realize too far, living at large … Read more
Falling Into Service
Image source: Private collection. Blue Springs of Saula, Estonia. Sometimes I find myself in between Shattered old stories Building new ones Who’s the I? I ask Why is there a need for Myself to be identified? I can be strong without it I can be just as strong I can have character Wisdom Love Care … Read more
Through The Valley
Image source: Private collection (Thanks Karl-Otto for the photo) Hold on tight my friends Cause this fight We’re about to fight Will summon up all our might What has been kept out of sight Is now beckoning, called back to light Let’s lift the veil on ourselves Seek out help any guidance Wisdom from within … Read more
Part One
Image source: Obja village, Estonia. Private collection. How does if feel? To have everything Everything You’ve ever wanted Right there To be perfectly pleased with everything that is And still yearn for more For something else A deeper desire coming from a place unknown Rather a place unmapped Strong Yet intangible At first it feels … Read more
Sweet Saliva
Image source: The swamps of Estonia. Private collection. Underneath my tongue Sweet saliva My old companion My dear friend I’m reminded of Your importance And the fact that You are so unappreciated I’m finally here now To recognize Your devoted service Your precise signals And Your punctual attendance You have deep meaning That goes unnoticed … Read more
Meeting Life
Image source: Near lake Peipsi, Estonia. Private collection. Not knowing what life will bring You Can be a gift and a curse Becoming a master of the unknown A difficult and arduous task Road to mastery usually is And as You bow before the kingdom of heaven Make sure You share Your prayers with hell … Read more
All A Man Can Do
Image source: Private collection All a Man can do Is die well Because in the end Death comes to us So give and take as much as You can Don’t treat life like a plan A line in the sand Rather make a stand For something You believe in Whatever it is As petty as … Read more