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© Marvin Kanarek

This is a journal I never thought I would have to write. Normally my thoughts are the domain of fountain pens and drawing pens and flowing ink becoming sketches words and thoughts waxing philiosophic in that enigmatic artspeak way. All that changed for me New Years Day, Sunday January 1st, 2012! The appropriate cliche my “world and life” would never be the same again” is stinging ,succinct and accurate.

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THERE ONCE WAS A GUY……………

VIEWING THE CREATOR BY © ROY BOURKEL

There was once a guy who’s sole purpose in life was and still is to create. He was very prolific. Many songs, paintings, music writing and musings, all sounds positive doesn’t it? One major flaw with his method and madness. Continue reading

the consequences of a decision in a dark, dangerous bar

oH GOD BLESS THOSEMIGHTHTMARISH STEROIDS

There wandering eyes found one another  in the flickering candlelit perfume thick air of what was just another pick up joint He NOTICED THAT SHE WAS EASILY OUTSTARING Him Their probing orbs seemed to be locked  in aVelcro vice like grip. That they just couldn’t tear away staring from one another.

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the long silence and side trips. Yes, it has been awhile since I’ve added another post to this journal.

Compassion

One of my biggest fears is large quantities of verbal spillage without much substance. My second greatest fear is to come across pompous and pontificating. this is such a personal and sometimes painful journey and  don’t want to build this feeling of exclusivity and that you couldn’t possibly understand unless you are part of the big “C” club! Continue reading

If There Is Anything I Can do Please Call

Just for my own edification, what would an appropriate word or series of words be that would describe somebody who says to you “If there’s anything i can do, please call”.,and you take them up on their offer and their response is basically tantamount to “i can’t or won’t help you. I have certainly come up with countless adjectives and descriptive phrases to describe this ilk of human being. Continue reading