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The miracle of color

27 Mar 2023 6 minute read 0 comments Diomedes

            They arrived on the evening of the second day to the warm welcome of the four that had stayed behind.  The old priest was lodged in the new cabin and the next morning was given a grand tour of the site, with Jonathan at his side and the...

The Colors of the Sky

27 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

When the darkness fades and light begins to show, The world awakens to a golden glow, And from the horizon, the sun rises slow, Bringing hope and promise, like a warm hello.   The colors of the sky paint a stunning scene, With shades of pink, orange,...

Lindsey's parents

27 Mar 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Diomedes

  Lindsey's mother, driven to drink by her children. It was during this first month of our new residence and life together, alone and without Dave, that we were paid a brief visit by Lindsey’s parents, taking a flight from New Jersey. I was at work,...

The Laboratory (Fiction)

27 Mar 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Krisz Rokk

She was lying on her back breathing heavily when a truck passed by. The driver didn’t see her so he continued his journey. Amid the ever-present breeze of diesel fuel she could finally straighten up to continue her travel. Blood was pouring down from...

The Moon's Spell

27 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

  Oh moon, you silver disc above, So tranquil, so enchanting, so beloved. Your gentle light, so pure and bright, Guides us through the darkness of the night.   You rise up high, in the inky sky, A beacon of hope, to those who try. To those who wish u...

Winters Hold is Finally Over

26 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

Winter's hold is finally over, The cold and snow give way, To warmer days and sunshine clover, As spring begins to play. The icy grip of winter thaws, As the snow begins to melt, Revealing signs of life and cause, And a world that can be felt. The tr...

Through the Trials of Time

26 Mar 2023 1 minute read 0 comments The Virtual Idealist

  Ancient wisdom passed down through the ages, Traditions that endure, like pages of history's sages. Through the trials of time, they have persevered, Their beauty and meaning forever endeared.   From festive customs to daily routines, Traditions ar...

A pastoral pilgrimage

26 Mar 2023 7 minute read 0 comments Diomedes

            After reciting a long list of instructions to the rest of his disciples, enough to occupy them for weeks, Jonathan collected his burros, called Mary and Simon, and set out at a leisurely pace over the hills.  The three of them walked clo...

East Fourteenth Street

26 Mar 2023 4 minute read 0 comments Diomedes

  When Dave mentioned his plan to return home we began to search for another apartment. He needed to go home and Lindsey and I didn’t feel safe on 22nd ave. without him and his Uzi. We found a nice one-bedroom apartment on 11th, ave. and 14th St. Th...

Hearts of the Sailors

26 Mar 2023 1 minute read 2 comments The Virtual Idealist

The wind whips wild, the waves they crash, As sailors brave the tempest's lash, Their hearts are strong, their wills are steel, As they navigate the ocean's wheel.   The storm rages on, the ship it rolls, As the sailors fight to keep their goals, The...