A Fresh New Poem

Here is some new poetry I wrote. I hope you enjoy. Thank you for reading.
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Natural Disaster Emotions

Floods of emotions rush over me!

Raging wildfires scorch my cheeks and ears red with endless passion for something new.
Earthquakes: ripping, cracking, shifting; my heart changes with relentless erosion.
Epic Hurricaines threaten to wipe out my past forcing me to start from new.

Just when the storms turn to sunsets flush with pinks and purples
a tornado funnels down from the heavens throwing everything everywhere like a rag doll.

It reminds oneself that life is chaotic
and control is never within reach,
only the comfort knowing that your own life is meaningful
to yourself.

FYI

I must say sorry for the lack of posts lately. As the holidays come around coupled with long work days and just overall lack of energy, I find it difficult to write and post as much as I want and plan to. I will be uploading another beer list shortly and I want to work on a couple more poems. I also might be uploading the beginning of a short story I plan to write. Be on the look out! And as always, I will be posting links to songs I feel I need to share with all of you. Until the next post!

Another Feel-good Song

Here's a song off Angels & Airwaves latest album, LOVE II. The song is called "Surrender", and just in case you haven't heard of A&A, it is one of the members of Blink-182's side project. Hope you enjoy this song.

Two Brews Sure To Please

The holidays are approaching and the families reunite around a big stuffed bird, football, and seasonal alcoholic beverages alike. Here are some beers that will bring a holiday smile to your face, even if you do have to deal with your crazy family.

The beers on review are actually a pair of fine ales each with different, distinct tastes that go well with the crisp air and the hearty foods served at Thanksgiving. They both live up to the Dogfish Head name we have come to know and trust.  The first of the limited edition is the White & Red; a smooth Belgian-style brewed with a rich citrus flavor and hints of Pinot Noir. This brew is sure to please, offering a taste that pairs perfectly with the bird and the cranberry sauce, but be sure not to overdo it as this contains 10% ABV. Birthed from the same concept as the previously mentioned beer, Black & Blue is a wonderful drink to have on the holidays. This Belgian-style ale is brewed with blackberries and blueberries in puree form for a smooth, yet hearty drink that can be enjoyed before, after, or during dinner.

 

So make sure to stop around for a second look when you find yourself on the beer run among other shopping trips!

Damn Good Song

I wasn't a huge Drake fan, but after this masterpiece, filled with tight beats, heart felt verses, and sick rhymes, how could I not share this with people. The song is called "Take Care" off the album Take Care. 

Some Poetry...

I just wrote this the other day...actually I wrote it on my phone when I was walking outside. Hope you enjoy.
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Nature's Funeral

Today the air was crisp,
yet it had a warm dance about it.

The water trickled to its death in the nearby creek...

These dirty, ugly leaves-
once colorful and admired
now crush and fade under my shoes.
A tragic early eulogy for this fall beauty.

Somehow, the smell of this deceased land
brings me joy and nostalgia.

New Song Discovery

Great song by an artist I haven't heard of, Pac Div. The song is "Top Down" and it is off of his album, The Div available now. Enjoy.

A Formal Man In A Hat

This is another one of my creations in paint. Just sketching and fooling around. Not that great but I find it funny and great to share.

An Abstract of Sonic & Tails

This was done by me in paint. Tails didn't turn out great but since I didn't plan where the lines went I wasn't expecting anything spectacular but I love how Sonic came out.

New Poem

Second run was a mess,
did we ruin everything?
I want to tell you I miss you
but the words fall short...
like a speeding train derailing.

Did we make a mess we can never clean up?

More Photography

Here are some more pictures I took recently. Enjoy.

A beautiful sunset

I love the contrast between the grass and the sky

So many colors in such a simple picture

Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, PA

A Song To Start Off The Weekend

Great song off Mac Miller's latest mixtape, I Love Life, Thank You. Look for his first full studio album, Blue Slide Park, out November 8th. Enjoy your weekend.

FYI

Sorry guys, I don't want you to think I'm slacking. I had lost power at the house for five days. Yeah it sucked. Photos, beer lists, poetry, and music to be posted ASAP!

Songs That Get Me By

"Tie Her Down" By Senses Fail. Enjoy.

FYI

Hey readers, sorry for the lack of entries. I just had a busy week and couldn't find time to write. The poem appearing right before this post is a brand new poem to make up for the wait. I will be posting the beer list soon as well as another song I think people will like.

Consumed

Darkness surrounds me

like Black ink in water. 

I'm sick with this disease

this disease called "love". 

Spreading...

Infecting...

Killing parts of me. 

I crave time.

Time to heal

to search for a cure.

I cannot let this envelop my being. 

I will not stand for it.

A Simple Haiku

Illuminated,

the light hits the forest floor

revealing beauty.

Photo by me.

Beers I Recommend...

1. A local favorite straight from Lambertville, New Jersey is Riverhorse Brewing Company. Whether it's the beer of choice at that Halloween party or the brew you sip around the fire on a nice, crisp fall night; Riverhorse Pumpkin Ale is a perfect addition. Delivering a magical mix of pumpkin and spices this is sure to please this autumn. Probably one of the best Pumpkin Ales I have tasted. I urge you all to do the same.

2. In keeping with the seasonal brews the next on my list comes from Magic Hat Brewery. Hex is their fall seasonal; an ale featuring slight hint of caramel and toffee. The beer finishes smooth with a smokey flavor concluding it. All the seasonal beers I have tasted from Magic Hat never proved to be disappointing.

3. The last beer that makes the cut is by a small-time brewery way out in California. The Lagunitas Brewing Company has a wide variety of Ales to choose from. However, the one that I have in mind is a summery, light, smooth ale that is found in stores all year round. A Little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale is a wheat beer that goes down smooth. It is delicate and crisp and reminds me of a perfect warm weather beer. Although, you make drink it all year round depending on your preference. You may like it just that much.

Photo by me

   

Deftones Front Man Side Project

Chino Moreno from The Deftones previously had a side project called Team Sleep. Now he formed a band called (+++) Crosses. If you like Deftones and/or Team Sleep, you'll dig this.

Two Reads I Highly Recommend

The first piece of literature comes in the form of a graphic novel that many of you may have heard of as it was made into a popular show on AMC last year. The Walking Dead is a survival horror story that pits humans clinging onto the little life they have around them against the ever-hungry world of the undead, zombies. The series is heart-felt and suspenseful. After reading a few of the book collections you come to care about the characters and wonder about their future in the quickly dying world. Check out the books before season 2 of the show adaptation comes out this Sunday, October 16th.

The Dark Tower book series comes from the twisted genius of none other than Stephen King. However, this writing does not fall under the horror category, more so a post-apocalyptic "spaghetti western". This is King's brain-child; his teenage fantasy experimental epic. It follows a gunslinger named Roland and his journey to a distant dark tower and pursuit of the mysterious Man in Black. I'll let that tease you enough to read it for yourself. The book series expands over 22 years of some of King's best writing within 7 books and a short story. There are also graphic novels printed from this and a movie(s)/television series in future talks. Fans of Stephen King's should definitely check this out.

 

Poetry For A Rainy Evening

This poem paints such a vivid picture in my head. I hope you can see my vision as well.

Rain

Drip. Drop. Drip. Drop.

Slip into solace,

pure comfort,

silence…

Crackle!

Pop!

The Red-hot embers shoot and spark in the fireplace, catching my eye.

Shadows are cast on the wall in my study,

the subtle waving of the flickering flames seem to animate them.

A figure dances for me upon the books resting on the shelf,

occupying my mind deeper into relaxation.

Snap!

A branch has given up hope and fallen to its death.

Thump!

It now lies upon the soil that once, slowly, bore it.

I turn to see the result of the suicide and notice the beauty the night reveals.

The vast colors flood my eyes, causing them to sink into paralysis.

Blacks, Blues, and Greens, all shadowed in darkness,

yet light, beams from the moon through the clouds and speckles the land below.

Then, I realize, it is still raining outside of my window.

Drip. Drop. Drip. Drop.

Slip into solace,

pure comfort,

silence…

Close Your Eyes & Listen

The Weeknd...not WeekEnd. A R&B singer from Canada. His sound takes some time getting used to but it's dope.

FYI

Just a preview of what's to come. I should be posting craft beer lists soon. I may do 3 or 4 per post just to keep the length down. Maybe once a week. Keep your eyes and pallets ready!

More Poetry

Ok, this is an old poem I wrote but it's by far my favorite. I started it just by writing out a run-on sentence and then reading it over and over and broke it down where I wanted space and emphasis. It was originally called "The Vengeance of love" but I later changed it to "insert name here" because I thought it was a little more fitting. Hope you enjoy it!

(insert name here)

When you broke up with me,

you were breaking

DEEP

into my skin

with a

hot,

dull,

dirty,

knife.

Cauterizing my heart

f o r e v e r.

Both,

feverishly burning

 and

unmercilessly tormenting it,

while

tenderly and gently healing it…

Prevailing,

it will

continue to

pump blood,

go on,

and make me stronger

for the years that it has with me.

I thank you.

I hate you.

I miss you.

I will love you forever.

That is

-The Vengeance of Love-

Chilling Out On A Sunday Night

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A Dabble Of Photography

So I don't own a fancy camera or 100's of dollars in photography equipment but I snap a few snazzy pictures here and there when I can. Here they are.

A barn on the edge of my grandparents property

Taken with an old cell phone

I love this, it's like beauty in a mess of things

My friend and I both agree it looks like a secret hatch

I have no idea what this is, possibly an old food storage

Love the lighting in this picture