I’ve been observing my own life, the lives of those closest to me and our current society for a while. One of my recent observations is that we are actually feeling really empty and meaningless. This may sound very harsh but hear me out. For a while now most of our society has been sold … Read more
From time to time Things will appear in plain sight Although seemingly buried deep Something to explore To rediscover Another layer of prayers Peace of mind is the new currency of life Ask Yourself Is it true wisdom that You seek? Or is it freedom? Comforting times ahead If the simple concept Of wisdom embedded … Read more
The fear of losing who I once was Completely baffles my mind The hurt caused by the opinions of people I once considered friends Still roams and looms in my consciousness Although I’ve experienced what it truly means to love myself The doubts and the emptiness still remains If only once in a while It’s … Read more
Image source: Photo by GEORGE ALEXANDRU NOVAC on Unsplash Working towards togetherness When the laws in place say we should be individual Striving to new visions While the old ones are being provisioned What can one do? One man can go far With help from others Look at ourselves Can we change? So that we move towards growth, kindness, … Read more
As darkness tightens it’s grip It does seem only the tip Of the iceberg The road to recovery Seems too smothering I’m bothered by the sheer magnitude of it all If I must I just Sit at the cusp Ian Altosaar
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 Krista Mangulsone on Unsplash Sometimes we can get lost in our identities, who we are, who we are supposed to be, what we are supposed to be. That sometimes happens to me. It’s always painful. Because soon life usually asks of us, or me in this case, are You sure? Are You sure You are … Read more
Image source: Photo by Maciej Sawicki on Unsplash More attention is what I seek Inside for myself Pain rooted so deeply in my consciousness I cannot breathe, I cannot even think Before I react Reactions bring pain Pain for myself and others I hopefully can breathe Tomorrow anew, a new dawn The curtains of hope will once again rise … Read more
Image source: Photo by Richard Lee on Unsplash Quite hard to succumb to the feeling or the idea of betrayal My body feels like a battleground And so has been my world The only thing that gives me some comfort The sweetness of sleep I will close my eyes Dream of better times Where people have a healthy respect … Read more
Image source: Photo by Dan Hadfield on Unsplash Open kite A variety of rites Of passages Through the night Kindly reminded me What was once lost Can You see the way You feel? To others Pain strikes Like spikes They pierce the camouflage I saw You tonight Ian Altosaar