Tons of money and jewels that reach the sky
All the things on earth they can own and buy
Kings and queens in their own fantasy land
Everyone outside their world be damned
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Take (Poetry Series): I, II, III
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Today, after trying to wake up earlier (and failing) and finishing a ton of paperwork, I’m honestly in low spirits and also anxious for a few reasons. As a fan of professional wrestling, I know there’s at least one reason to celebrate today, which is Austin 3:16 Day (in reference to the definitive Steve Austin promo at WWE King of the Ring in 1996). Still, sometimes the melancholy and anxiety cannot be extinguished easily by a single happy memory.
That doesn’t mean I’m not doing my best to feel better, though. Here’s one of my happy methods this afternoon: listening to my favorite metal band, Motörhead, to burn off my anxious energy while working. In particular, I’ve been listening to their first two albums: the self-titled debut album and Overkill. The latter features one of my top three favorite songs from the speed metal pioneers, “I’ll Be Your Sister”.
Healing from silent pain through melodies
Every perfectly hit note becomes a patch
All the words bring you loving comfort
Rise again after the music cures you
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Hear (Poetry Series): I, II, III
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The Diary of The Deranged Writer 