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I need to write. I need to pull these ideas and tie them down with this pen. I need to write. To take this tangled mass of streaming consciousness and organize it into soul, called poetry. Cuz for too long my mind has been trapped. Shackled with appointments and whipped into submission by rational thought, So long that my soul has been scarred beyond recognition. Confined into a prison of poise, professionalism and politeness. My consciousness stretched paper thin, Wrapped tightly around my spirit, Choking off the life in this vessel. I need to write cuz poetry releases my captivated self. Poetry is that woman you thought you c

Street Art The boss says they gona have a big shipment come in to the docks, and he wants US to make sure things stay, civil. Lou is always casual about these things as he tells us the boss's orders.  I look around the Room and see caskets. Talking to dead men is a waste of words. He and I both know this so we humor the others by telling them how much money they will make and what a big shot they will be once they get back. The greens make good shields as they will be the first ones out of the cars and the first ones to hit the floor. A lot of the new guys are a mix of anxious kids that have dreams of Being a wise guy, and others are jus

What am i? What are you? What are you trying to find out? What if I told you I was black, cuz we are all black in the darkness What if I told you I was red cuz, that's what color we all turn if we spend too much time in the sun. I'll tell you what. Stop asking "what I am" when you should be asking WHO I am. Who, I love Who has hurt me in my lifetime And Who gives me inspiration I am

By: Ryan Tong Spring 2007 Issue Health Resource Center, California State University Long Beach The Man Code Introduction There is a common unspoken code of behavior by which men live. Some guidelines may be serious while others may be humorous. " For instance, never talk to another man in the bathroom unless you are both on equal footing both urinating, or waiting in line. For all other situations an "I recognize you" nod will do just fine. (Larsen, 2006) Also, when questioned by a friend's girlfriend, never provide any information as to his whereabouts. You are even permitted to deny his very existence." (Russell & Straus, 2001) While