Category: Words
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Hidden Gold
“Nothing but hot air” was all mum ever said about dad on the rare occasions she’d say anything at all. When we were kids, me and my brother used to imagine him literally full of hot air, blown up like a balloon,…
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Symphony of Sadness
You say this and you say that And I hear ‘oh you’re so bad’ And the melody that you meant Gets all twisted and bent Into a story I was told long ago About failings I didn’t even know Were failings And…
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The Stars Shine In The Middle Of the Day
You know the stars shine in the middle of the day, you’d see them twinkle if the sun weren’t in the way And one soul’s dusk is another soul’s dawn, look beyond the horizon, the cosmos goes on and on And on…
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I Eat
I eat when I’m happy, I eat when I’m sad I eat loads when I’m stressed out and that feels really bad I eat when I wake up, I eat before I sleep Sometimes I get up in the night and I…
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It Starts Today
It starts today, it always does ‘Cos yesterday is just what was And tomorrow is too far away So I tell you now starts today Your hopes and dreams that matter most Begin to happen when you move close To doing them…
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The Radicalist’s Guide to Meaningful Freelancing
This book is for those of us who want to make a difference in the world and are either already freelancing or thinking about it. It is about how I found a way to earn more, work less, while contributing to work…
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The Procrastinator’s Guide To Killing Yourself
A gentle note before you begin This book speaks openly about despair, suicidal thoughts, and the urge to stop living. It does not give instructions, methods, or encouragement — but it does name the experience honestly. Please read at your own pace,…
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The Path
Take a seat and imagine you’re walking down a path. It’s pretty tough going, with unexpected bumps and dips that make you stumble and prickly brambles that scratch at your arms and legs. The path is narrow and steep with lots of…