Category Archives: poetry

Alas

Oh that he could revolt

that he could take up that marxist banner

he could give up these compforts

pursue these loftly goals

but alas

the norm tasted too good

the shalow convienance 

homogenized living

the decadent endulgance 

popular culture was his cage

Art, emotion, Music, poetry, truth

Oh Art, Music, Poetry

You are our expression of past injustice, present struggle, and future hope

Oh Art

You are Truth beyond Facts

Oh Music

You are Emotion beyond Words

Oh Poetry

You are Observation beyond Science

Oh Art, Music, Poetry

You are the definition of our souls, the spark of the divine, and exhalation of our creative mind.

Temptation

often, we find ourselves facing depravity

teetering on the brink of zealous faith

yet peering into the depths of doubt

we long to touch the flame

even if its beauty burns us

temptation stalks us

ready to manifest its ugliness

and ruin us in many forms

pride’s allure must be folly

for we are human

and alone nothing more

yet divinity finds value in our vessels

and fills our days with grace

Temptation

often, we find ourselves facing depravity

teetering on the brink of zealous faith

yet peering into the depths of doubt

we long to touch the flame

even if its beauty burns us

temptation stalks us

ready to manifest its ugliness

and ruin us in many forms

pride’s allure must be folly

for we are human

and alone nothing more

yet divinity finds value in our vessels

and fills our days with grace

 

Wise Owls

A lone warrior approaches the dark mouth of a mountain. The mountain breathes it foul odor and the warrior’s bones tremble in fear. His metal boots clink against the hard rocky floor of the cave. The smell of rotting corpses pillage his nostrils. Death is all about him, and terror begins to grip his mind. What horrible beast lies ahead? What fanged, clawed, scaled monstrosity waits to ambush him in the dark?
This is the feeling of fear and uncertainty when beginning new things. We build up monsters in our mind, great enemies too big to be defeated. But we continue on through this cave because we are brave and crave adventure. We crave knowledge and understanding. Like Plato we must not remain prisoner in the cave, but find our way out to the sun.
FInding my way out of the cave.
This class was a great experience for me. I learned a lot. More than I thought I could learn really. Not only did I learn, but I had fun doing so. Even if I complained about the grueling research paper, or cramming at 11:58 to finish the assignments for the week, I really did enjoy myself. I enjoyed the struggle. The constant uphill battle. Never feeling safe, fat, happy or lazy. This course was dynamic and built up upon itself and the other courses I took this semester.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
While I feel great relief in having completed the work aspect of this class, I will miss the learning and friendship of this class. Through all of these blogs I have really been able to connect with all of you. It’s been basically like reading each other’s diaries or journals. I’ve gotten to know you all on a deep level, and I will miss that community and interaction.
Some final thoughts.
You are never to old to learn. One of the most inspiring things about taking classes at a community college is coming coming across people 2 or even 3 times your age, going back to school to get a better education. Keep up the great work, you can do it! Owls may be old, but they are always the wisest!
Even a blog can be beautiful. Every opportunity to write or to be creative is an opportunity that we must seize. I think we all unlocked the inner philosopher and poet in these blogs. I greatly enjoyed reading all of your blogs because of all the fascinating metaphor and ideas that I came across.
About Me
I mentioned at the begging of the semester that I was trying to get into the USC School of Cinematic arts. I received a letter from USC yesterday, I did not get in. After taking the moment to wallow in wretched self-pity, I changed my thinking to a positive mindset and realized that it as simply not meant to be, at least not at this moment. That means for now I will remain in the Antelope Valley, so perhaps I may bump into one of you next semester? Also my video-production business is gaining some ground locally! I  am producing a video ad for AV Florist and connect with a lot of businesses locally through http://www.ilivetodayav.com (great site, highly recommend you check it out). So everyone please stay in touch! I will probably be premiering my first feature film, for more info email me at ben@dragoncowproductions.com 
So long and thanks for all the fish!