Good Men

Image source: Photo by Marc Scaturro on Unsplash In service of good men Men are bound Bound by their hearts and souls From where power glows In their hearts is where You must carve The care and love They will embark upon Life with Knowing that Will ignite flames of passion And loving service to all Good men stand … Read more

Art And Artists

Image source: Photo by Beata Ratuszniak on Unsplash The saddest thing about being an artist or creating art Is that a lot of it just falls into the abyss of nothingness From the moment it gets created It turns to dust It can only be found in the murky islands of history Funny thing about this is that the … Read more

Twist and Turn

Image source: Photo by Justin Luebke on Unsplash I sit here, in this tropical paradise Wind blowing, waves crashing on the shore It’s quietly perfect here But this is not what my heart finds dearest What if it was just the nearest? I don’t know Although I intend to find out Trust word of mouth Listen and learn Until … Read more

For You

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

The Mind And It’s Paradoxes

Image source: Photo by Holly Mandarich on Unsplash It’s funny how I still want to prevent things Not being cheated on or global warming or terrorism Those are all fine things to prevent Although a lot of it is me not wanting to feel the pain associated with those things Not wanting to be controlled And then again controlling … Read more

As I Remember

Image source: Photo by Ryan Parker on Unsplash As I remember There is a time and place for surrender Might want to check the sender Tender the place of forgiveness A fine line between innocence and apathy The truest of true forms Walks amidst uncertainty Towards safety in knowing Time was always meant to be ongoing Ian Altosaar

Overwhelming Presence

Image source: Photo by Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash It’s in these empty spaces I find myself the fullest An experience so rich My heart breaks into a million pieces A subtle glance An expression of Your soul In those moments I feel whole Ian Altosaar

Fucking Hell

Image source: Photo by Joshua Newton on Unsplash Fucking hell The discrepancy Between Myself and the world Where do I go from here? Where do I want to be? Be it so that all will be Golden Molded into being By the currents of life Quietly testing Your inner strength Pain flows from that place As it gets clearer … Read more

Learning

Image source: Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash In my years I’ve found that the human experience is sometimes a tricky one to maneuver Always another layer of trauma A deeper place to explore and learn from The more I live, the more I find to live and love The destination is always evolving I can never quite catch … Read more

A New Emergence

Image source: Photo by Billy Huynh on Unsplash Restless now At the midnight hour Proving myself Breathing until clarity Until I can sense and feel Into my heart and soul Dig out the true gold Follow the courage I feel inside me The strength I carry with myself Uncanny Makes me feel tender Seems clear cut A new presence … Read more