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Fear

Posted on July 5, 2015 by mangoislands

noun: “A strong emotion caused by great worry about something dangerous, painful, or unknown that is happening or might happen.” (dictionary.cambridge.org) Every time I leave it all behind I fear I will never again recognize any of that which makes … Continue reading →

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Crisis Relief in Nepal

Posted on April 26, 2015 by mangoislands

Please spare a moment to think about those in Nepal affected by the devastating earthquake this past Saturday morning. If you practice any religion, regardless of which faith, your prayers would mean the world. Over 2500 have lost their lives so far, … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 25, 2015 by mangoislands

“Man- Yet everything is perfect, Because it is empty, Because it is perfect with emptiness, Because it is not even happening. Everything Is Ignorant of its own emptiness- Anger Doesn’t like to be reminded of fits- ” -Jack Kerouac, Mexico … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 24, 2015 by mangoislands

“Who threw their watches off the roof to cast their ballot for Eternity outside of Time, & alarm clocks fell on their heads every day for the next decade,” -Allen Ginsberg, The Howl

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To Change the World

Posted on April 21, 2015 by mangoislands

As the world so diligently reminds us, the foundation of our lives is built upon inequality. The most fundamental concept of our helplessness exists at birth, where we survive upon the necessity of complete reliance on our parents’ ability to … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Advocate, a Poem

Posted on December 20, 2014 by mangoislands

What gives one the right to enforce justice? What is distinguished to allow the decision between right and wrong? Have the courage to accept what I decree. I am more, and I will fight your war. Do not believe that … Continue reading →

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Indecision

Posted on November 15, 2014 by mangoislands

“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both.” -Robert Frost What does it mean to take the one less traveled by? How can the traveler’s mind be so sure in identifying the road that … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 15, 2014 by mangoislands

“It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.” -Winston Churchill

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Posted on November 10, 2014 by mangoislands

“Here we are, Mr. Pilgrim, trapped in the amber of this moment. There is no why.” -Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse Five

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For Melissa

Posted on October 23, 2014 by mangoislands

We suddenly realize how insignificant our personal troubles are when faced with the emptiness of a life taken from our world. We subsequently can learn to acknowledge that life may not simply disappear once the body lays to rest. We … Continue reading →

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