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Life is relatively simple by lavishoptimism, literature

Roundy wells by lavishoptimism, literature

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Roundy wells

It is a strange thing to return from the lengthy trip of life. It is odd to be reminded of the normal things. And I would like to say That I write this way not because I like poetry, or because I am a poet. (I'm not, I checked) However... Reminders are odd remainders to be complex, strange and lengthy trips to return of normal things like poets to write this way. ... I enjoy brevity.

A letter by lavishoptimism, literature

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A letter

Jey, She's fifteen And her world never sleeps. She doesn't know who I am. She never realised that I existed. And you Are but a story of a brother Who died long before her memory. Jey, I'm so alone. I never meant to be so far. But you're not here to save what was taken. She doesn't even know my name. Our love, and I don't know her. She never knew that I existed. Jey, She's fifteen, Just like you were and I imagine she's just as humble. I pray she has a soul like yours. And enough character to be strong. I think of all the time we've missed, This person I never knew. I think of the person you never got to be. Jey, I have diaries that tell o

Sequent by lavishoptimism, literature

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Sequent

My heart has been broken into many pieces pieces. There is a knowledge that this does not make me unique. But for now, my heart's heart lingers in a place of crushing defeat. There is a loneliness there that is almost comforting in the breathing of the weight on my chest. Daylight and darkness does not remove the grey gloom of the obsequent, insequent movement of my soul. No more dreams to decide for the catching of dreamers Or ascent or descent around tumbly wells sounding of bells. Not even the demise of hopes for the futile preference of darkness. Merely the consequent loneliness of weighty breath exhaled during the first of these few writ

Seven Years by lavishoptimism, literature

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Seven Years

You are the one I love, and I cannot reconcile this life I have to the one that you want for me. There is so much of myself to lose that I have taken the time to build. The wall that protects the world from me, A mask that defends against the world. I have nothing left and nothing when I left. I refuse to return home from my travels with these empty, unwashed hands And a heart that still cannot decide that your way is better suited than mine. I would like to be sure of myself before I give that person up for good. Because I would follow you to the end of days to experience loving kindness. So, much more fearful than ever before, My eye

The Land of Loneliness by lavishoptimism, literature

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The Land of Loneliness

Do you wonder what happens to the heart When trapped upon the land of loneliness? One man tossed ashore upon a wreckage After long longing for land for a lifetime. Ceaseless, endless ocean and far blue skies, A daily spotless horizon driving madness. Time passes, tearing sanity and falling apart, I wait endlessly, listlessly, as time passes. Demons conspire with enemies within. I overtax to overhear things a world away From control. They laugh at my own design. To crumble and shake in mute despair! Watch aware of your own hands’ demise! The vivid sun passing away to take hope, An eddying hole vast within the soul, A rush of wind g

Kraam by lavishoptimism, literature

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Kraam

On this shoreline a world away from fear of hope and futures, I cease to be. I begin facing the nameless, indifferent shadow; - A memory that haunts lights sidelong shift. Deep regret turns my heart to stone hiding a spirit broken, and curdling with secrets from a time that exists only in the memory; - A phantom that cannot bear the scrutinizing light of day. Defeat beneath waves of guilt (that are only my own to bear) for hidden doubts and discord found only in a minor key, the sound the stone makes as it is beaten by the waves; - A single note suspended for the remaining third. I reach out, length by length, to be battered and

Inconsequence by lavishoptimism, literature

ecneconni by lavishoptimism, literature

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ecneconni

How is it that it takes so many years to heal Whilst others quietly move on without me? Does my conscience carry the burden too long? Or is it that my limbs are too weary for the fight? I had forgotten about the rain breathing outside And have made a life away from what was lost. A different place to settle down without the memory. It is here I break out. Lashing against extemporary confines. This here! You have ruined me! I am not longer the same. I will never be the innocence of youth that I never had.

On my 25th birthday by lavishoptimism, literature

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On my 25th birthday

A storm rises up high above the darkening skyline. As I stroll aimlessly towards the promenade Cool dry air whips wildly around my face. I know what's coming - My feet pick up pace. The first drop on my nose and I look up to the sky To see a roiling writhing collected grey mass Mimicking everything that is felt within me. I watch the downpour begin - With measured steps. Embracing the rain I stride towards the storm. The first drops felt through cotton clothing. I smile a wicked smile, knowing I am the only one travelling through unprepared - In constant footfall. My hair is wet in my face and I seek reprieve A second to recalcul

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The Road by lavishoptimism, literature

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The Road

Sometimes you just want to be. Sometimes you just want to stay. The years go by. Everything has changed. You're taller, older, wiser. A lifetime has passed. But there is no difference here. This is still home. This is still the place stayed. A place, a face, a family. And nothing has changed. But you're still running. Running far and fast. Away from this place That reminds you of home. Away from the ruins Of a life better known. Across oceans and borders, Through town after town. Wanting to change, Wanting others to change, And wanting everything the same. He won't come back. I won't come back. And things

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Current Residence: Brisbane, Australia
Favourite genre of music: Math Rock, Indie, 90's Rock, Thai emo...
Favourite style of art: Real meets Surreal...
Personal Quote: Everything in life happens for a reason

Favourite Movies

City of Angels, Dances with Wolves, Finding Nemo!

Favourite Bands / Musical Artists

The Rocket Summer, Death Cab for Cutie, A thorn for every heart

Favourite Writers

too many!

Favourite Games

Assassin... 500... speed.. all cards.

Other Interests

God, Love, Fun, Work... not always in that order

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lavishoptimism

Sep 28, 2016

Personal Landscapes

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Where do I run to now, when I have lost at every turn? So much turbulence in the the cyclonic winds around this cliff. The landscape that my emotions walk upon is slightly unstable. The hollow silence after the cacophony screams "No more." There are fragments of a story here that I have long forgotten. The landscape was created out of that turmoil, grief and loss. The ocean from overwhelming fear that suffocated a small soul. The land grown a lush green by the many miracles of love. From all of which I flew away. You see, I felt stuck in a cage. As I often do. I felt stuck in a cage that kept me safe, that stifled me, that h

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lavishoptimism

Dec 27, 2013

A life well lived

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I can say that I experienced a life well lived. I have been a number of different faces. I have learned many ways. I have come to a crossroads. The past has been put to rest. Old demons no longer have their hold. I can be whoever and whatever I want to be. What do I become?

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lavishoptimism

Dec 14, 2011

In a year

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I saw six fireworks at the same time last New Years Eve whilst standing on a cliff beyond the barrier near Stanwell Tops. All the way down the coast little lights were being fired into the sky and I was contemplating the past and future. This is a place I find important as it houses many, many life altering mistakes that I could have prevented. I really did know much better. But choices were made. Foolishness that led to years of brokeness and heartache. But that can change. And this place was where I decided to go when I started afresh in the new year of 2011. Almost one year on and many years from many, many mistakes I am learning to b

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delliversagain

Oct 10, 2011

I've heard that Korean Pop is pretty good if you like spicy and hot.

Wait, never mind, that was Korean Barbeque.

grim-knuckles

Dec 9, 2009

Send one to all your friends who you think deserve a hug (which, hopefully includes the person who sent it to you)!!

You might send it to your enemies as well!
It'll really make them stop and think!!!

If you don't receive this back, nobody likes you, and they wish you'd stop bugging them!

If you receive this back 1 time, open up! Find more friends, enemies, or enemies pretending to be friends

If you receive this back 2 times, you're off to a good start! (Unless you sent it to yourself! That's cheating!)

If you receive this back 3 times, you're a good friend.

If you receive this back 4 times, you're truly loved as a friend!!

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YOU'VE BEEN HUGGED!

Spread the DA love around! (you can copy and paste this message on their userpage!)

RULES:
1- You can hug the person who hugged you!
2- You -MUST- hug 6 other people, at least!
3- You should hug them in public! Paste it on their user page!
4- Random hugs are perfectly okay! (and sweet)
5- You should most definitely get started hugging right away

Send This To All Your Friends, And Me If I Am 1.
If You Get 7 Back You Are Loved!

1-3: you're a bad friend
4-6: you're an ok friend
7-9: you're a good friend
10-& Up: you're a great friend