Stratified vs. Spherules

i do not like the idea of a stratified society, that is, a hierarchy crushing many to benefit a select few. I thought of a shape I did like, and immediately though of the circle. All points are equidistant center. Such a society would welcome specialization, but none would be automatically boxed into a path …

Prince Jaufré (Joffrey)

Prince Jaufré Rudel, prince of Blaye (in Gironde), fell in love with Odierne, countess of Tripoli, crossed the ocean to see her, and died in her arms. George R. R. Martin really likes to break all notions of chivalry and romance, as I believe Joffrey Baratheon is the warped opposite of this lyrical idealization of …

Four elements in two words

Air: movement and versatility. Fire: initiative and passion.  Earth: persistence and completion. Water: depth and detail. May you cycle to bounty and fruition.

La complainte des tisseuses de soie

... Toujours draps de soie tisserons Jamais n'en serons mieux vêtues, Toujours serons pauvres et nues, Et toujours faim et soif aurons ; Jamais tant ne saurons gagner Que mieux en ayons à manger. À grande-peine avons-nous du pain, Peu au matin et au soir moins. Jamais de l'œuvre de nos mains N'aurons chacune pour …

Machine Gun Compliments

Machine Gun Compliments More bored than a pirate plank, Mani looked around the spinning room. The sheer number of people present, both known and unknown, filled him with reticence. Their inside jokes flew like arrows, which thankfully avoided piercing his protective bubble. He never fully recovered from years of middle and high school bullying. Any …

Just Ice Cream

Different flavors of Ice cream are still just ice cream- Social conception * No cows were harmed in the writing of this haiku

Omari

Character Analysis Omari Resistance rebel with disdain for Callaeci invaders, and the Nimi elite who collaborate with them to exploit Nimi, and hide the slave trade. “Violence as last resort is not only ethical, but obligatory in the face of injustice.“ Time Masters of the Cosmos (Currently only available on Amazon)

Oni

Character Analysis Oni Yinist Master (Chi). She saves and trains Nia to transcend her desires for revenge to heal an artificially separated Nimi and Callaeci peoples. “If you are solely ruled by what others think, you are forever their slave.“ Time Masters of the Cosmos (Currently only available on Amazon)

Ashanti

Character Analysis Ashanti Beautiful and intelligent Resistance rebel, and partner of Omari. “The space between equality of outcome and opportunity is where you will find me, trying to bring the two disparities together.“ Time Masters of the Cosmos (Currently available only on Amazon)

Yero

Character Analysis Yero Yinist Master (Chi). He trains Blaes to go beyond a selfish and limited point of view to learn that events in time can be altered, but should not always be. “Energy is mass, and mass is energy. Mass warps time, and so, we all flow.“ Time Masters of the Cosmos (Currently only …