The Diary of The Deranged Writer

Hurt I

Heavy effort and sacrifice lead to
Unmatched glory and wealth, but
Right on top of the mountain,
There is only yourself

Hurt (Poetry Series): I, II, III

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Always Watching VIII: Person of Interest – Foe

Finch and Reese receive the number of an old spy and prisoner who’s out for revenge. Meanwhile, The Machine flashes back to Reese’s first mission as a CIA agent. Tonight, let me reflect on the espionage-centric eighth episode of Person of Interest (Season 1), “Foe.”

Spoiler warning: This post contains major plot spoilers from “Foe.” If you haven’t watched it, please do so first before reading my analysis.

Another Conversation Among Deranged Writers II: Notes to Self XXXII

2019

One humid yet emotionally cold afternoon, I was missing someone more than usual, even though it had been months since our bridge burned. And then I remembered it was that person’s birthday. I thought it wouldn’t hurt to send a simple, casual greeting for the occasion, so I pulled my phone, quickly texted it, and went on with my normally depressing day.

Past midnight, after pigging out on my third plate of baked macaroni in four hours, I took my nightly medicine and dozed off. There, I was teleported to a part of dreamland I’d never been before, and I’m a pretty vivid dreamer. I entered this almost-vast coliseum-like courtroom with chains covering the ceiling, and people were in their chairs like confident judges. After a minute, my eyes became much clearer: the ones in their seats were alternate versions of me.