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Originally posted at https://dsserv.net/blog/2024elec-a-thought/ . If you're feeling strong emotions following the election results, please remember to be kind to yourself. Many of us are concerned about the policies these elected officials may implement and their potential impact. It's disheartening to witness the divisions and negativity that have surfaced among us. Take comfort in kn » Continue Reading
Category: Writing and Poetry
Originally posted at https://dsserv.net/poetry/shatteredreflections/ . In shards of glass, a life unfolds, Fragments of a self once whole. Can these pieces mend what's old? Faces blur, memories untold, Echoes of a wounded soul In shards of glass, a life unfolds. Past and present, intertwined, behold A mosaic of what time stole. Can these pieces mend what's old? Shadows dance, bo » Continue Reading
Category: Writing and Poetry
Originally posted at https://dsserv.net/poetry/thefading/ . One of my most favorite movies of all time is Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind . I was watching this with my wife the other evening and felt inspired to write a little something. I am also crafting this into lyrics for a song as well. Shadows of you linger, Whispers of your name Echo in the chambers of my mind. » Continue Reading
Category: News and Politics
Milton has transitioned into a powerful post-tropical cyclone but continues to produce hurricane-force winds. While the storm is moving away from the southeastern U.S. coast, tropical storm conditions and storm surge are still occurring over portions of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Residents in the affected areas should remain vigilant and exercise caution, especially in the aftermath of ... » Continue Reading
Category: News and Politics
Hurricane Milton has made landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast just south of Tampa as a major hurricane. The storm is now moving inland over central Florida, bringing devastating rains, damaging winds, and life-threatening storm surge. Residents in the affected areas should immediately seek shelter and be prepared for prolonged power outages and hazardous conditions. Current Status Location: I » Continue Reading
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Hurricane Milton remains a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it approaches the west-central coast of Florida. The storm is expected to make landfall tonight, bringing life-threatening storm surge, devastating winds, and heavy rainfall leading to catastrophic flooding. The time to prepare, including evacuating if told to do so, is quickly coming to an end along the Florida west coast. Current Status... » Continue Reading
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Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 hurricane and is expected to become a Category 5 later today. The storm poses a significant threat to parts of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula and the west coast of Florida. Residents in these areas should prepare immediately for life-threatening conditions, including dangerous storm surge, destructive winds, and heavy rainfall leading... » Continue Reading
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Category: Writing and Poetry
Originally posted at https://dsserv.net/poetry/underthecross/ . Neon crosses blind us, crushing dreams Sacred words twist to chains, crushing dreams Preaching love but practicing only hate Marginalized fates remain, crushing dreams Rainbow flags torn, identities spurned Brown skin threats ordained, crushing dreams Walls built high with hypocrite prayers Desperate cares disdained, crush » Continue Reading
Category: Writing and Poetry
Twilight Rebirth We're born in our last breath, a new start, In the twilight of endings, dawn breaks anew. The end's where we begin, our finish line's the start. Where shadows fall, light awakens the heart, Echoes of goodbye birth a fresh hello, true. We're born in our last breath, a new start. In destructio » Continue Reading
Category: Writing and Poetry
Nothing Stays the Same Scrolling through life, chasing that high Perfect moments captured in a lie Filtered smiles hide the pain inside Happiness fades like the evening tide We're all just trying to find our way In a world that changes every day Searching for something that will last But everything's moving way » Continue Reading
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Category: Writing and Poetry
The Noble Suffering In this world of fleeting forms we dwell, Life's impermanence, a truth unfolds. Suffering weaves through all we know too well. We grasp at shadows as illusions swell, While pleasure fades and beauty grows old. In this world of fleeting forms we dwell. Dukkha's truth, a tolling temple bell, » Continue Reading
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