The Despised Force (My Original, Personal Translation)
This is my personal translation for the previous poem. I still recommend using Google Translate to fully understand this multifaceted […]
La Fuerza Despresciada (The Despised Force)
A poem about the forces of human and divine nature, expressed and written in Spanish. Best read with Google Translate […]
History: Who Owns It?
History is the story, Our Story, Of the interconnectedness of humanity, About how we individuals Are linked as members of […]
Obsession
Obsession is thought oppression, The possession of mental expression By the things that worry and excite us, Locking down our […]
Methuselah, Voice of the Forest
Part One The world is a forest, Its trees reverberating with chatter. The sounds that compose the background Loudly scream […]
Identified
I thought I was a person. Identify me! My spirit cries out for attention. Its despair Thickens the air Of […]
The Autistic Voice
Streams of words Flow as drops on paper From the fountain pen, Their source. Communication is easy when written, But […]
Never Again (Conversations with God)
On December 19, 2012, I visited Yad Vashem, Jerusalem’s Holocaust memorial. “Never Again” is a feeble attempt to put the […]
Icarus, Revisited
“He who dared to fly With wings of wax,” Helios laughed, “Shall be set alight”. “I will rise above clouds,” […]
The Voice at Hand
Your voice is the sound of words spoken, The combination of thoughts and actions taken From the undertow of emotions […]
Work Is for Chumps
A poem about working.
The Prism of Perception
Perception is the prism Through which experiences Are imprinted as memories. It is the Window of Vision That emerges from […]
An Ode to Vanilla
Vanilla is delicious, Reminiscent of Mother’s Milk And ice cream, The first flavor I ever savored. You are the scent […]
Life between Screens
A life between screens Is not as fun as it seems. Everyone is jumping From monitor to monitor And compulsively […]
Weird
Weird is a wild word that jeers, Awkwardly stinging the ears, Also hurtful when spoken by young minds To bring […]
Awesome Blues
An original poem about the color blue and the blues.
Science ›
Off Topic: The Science and Plight of Beluga Sturgeon
The beluga sturgeon is arguably the world’s largest living species of bony fish (Osteichthys) Damming the Volga Following the end […]
On Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in American History, Hurricane Isaac struck New Orleans and ravaged […]
Off Topic: How Rent Works in Fisheries
In economics, the term “rent” is often confused with economic profit. Profit (π) can be measured over the short-term or […]
On Food: A Basic Biological Guide to Healthy Eating
It’s finally October, which means winter is around the corner. This time of year is defined by falling leaves, schoolwork, […]
Essays ›
Inside the Bite: The Komodo Dragon
Inside the Bite: The Komodo Dragon Varanus komodoensis is the world’s largest living lizard. Known as the Komodo dragon because […]
The Biological Profile of the Malaria Parasite
Malaria’s Taxonomy: Domain: Eukarya Kingdom: Protista (Chromalveolata) Phylum: Apicomplexa Class: Aconoidasida Order: Haemosporida Family: Plasmodiidae Genus: Plasmodium Species involved: falciparum, […]
Against the Times: Is Moving Just the Thing You Need?
“Is Moving Just the Thing You Need?” by Ken Torrino, Web Relations for Douglas Elliman, brokers for New York City […]
Asian Carp: The Mississippi River Invaders
Invasive species abound in North America. Some, like the zebra mussel, arrived in the United States unintentionally. Others, like kudzu, […]
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Icarus, Revisited
“He who dared to fly With wings of wax,” Helios laughed, “Shall be set alight”. “I will rise above clouds,” […]
The Song of Love
The sweetest serenades Are soothing songs sung, Successfully swaying The searching soul With simple sonnets Of sincerest serenity And selfless […]
Smile!/Say No
Smile! Smile for the camera; Make it last for a while. A little more joy can go a long way, […]
“The Truth about Change”
We seek change when we see fit. We want change when there is a problem, When we have had enough […]
“Tongue-in-Cheek”
The written word Comes tongue-in-cheek To the author That uses characters to speak. It is not complete fiction That syntax […]
Fated Lines
Faith, Fate. They are intertwined. Face them both aligned Before it is too late To see the signs Fading in […]
Unfair
Work is work. Labor is labor. When the two switch sides, The cost suddenly becomes Unfair.
The Artist’s Rebuttal
Who are you to censor my art? Art is art. Art is free. Art is for everybody to see, To […]
The Song of Love
The sweetest serenades Are soothing songs sung, Successfully swaying The searching soul With simple sonnets Of sincerest serenity And selfless […]
La Fuerza Despresciada (The Despised Force)
A poem about the forces of human and divine nature, expressed and written in Spanish. Best read with Google Translate […]
Methuselah, Voice of the Forest
Part One The world is a forest, Its trees reverberating with chatter. The sounds that compose the background Loudly scream […]
History: Who Owns It?
History is the story, Our Story, Of the interconnectedness of humanity, About how we individuals Are linked as members of […]
The Despised Force (My Original, Personal Translation)
This is my personal translation for the previous poem. I still recommend using Google Translate to fully understand this multifaceted […]
Identified
I thought I was a person. Identify me! My spirit cries out for attention. Its despair Thickens the air Of […]
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