Theme Song of the Day, Dec. 15, 2010

Bruno Mars ft Damian Marley --- Liquor Store Blues

Even though I have no desire to hit the liquor store and start drinking at 10:40 a.m., this is pretty much the mood I'm in. I wish I could take a figurative shot of something to wash down all the sorrows. But, relax. Joy comes in the morning time.

Enjoy your day.

the Rare Poet

Reading Between the Lines

"These pages reproduce me very imperfectly, and there are many things in me of which I find no trace in them. I suppose it is because, in the first place, sadness takes up the pen more readily than joy; and, in the next, because I depend so much upon surrounding circumstances. When there is no call upon me, and nothing to put me to the test, I fall back into melancholy; and so the practical man, the cheerful man, the literary man, does not appear in these pages. The portrait is lacking in proportion and breadth; it is one-sided, and wants a center; it has, as it were, been painted from too near" --- Henri-Frédéric Amiel

A while back, a friend of mine, upon reading some of my poetry, gave me the strangest look.  I asked what was wrong, and she replied with the classic line, "You must be so sad."  I couldn't help but laugh, because when going back reading over some old poems, I always think the same thing.  I found this quotation this morning and it just made sense.  I'm not always sad.  It's just that sad requires writing about.  Joy just kind of wants to be experienced.  Thousands of constant influences going on around me, and when there's nothing, it feels like emptiness.  Ah, the life of a poet!

the Rare Poet

Things That Make You Go Hmmm....

Okay, so I realize that I haven't posted much lately.  Sorry for that, but I'm trying to get some things together, before the holidays.  The blog will be back in full swing soon.  But after watching this video, I had to post it. Some things just defy all levels of what-the-fuck (and if what-the-fuck is not a standard English noun, this video shows moments where it is strongly needed as one).



Lmao....I wonder if this says less about the performer in the video, or the actual song?

the Rare Poet

Feel Good Music, Dec. 11, 2010: The Originals

Some artists make you appreciate their uniqueness.  They have distinct sounds that make them like no other.  This playlist is dedicated to them. 

Enjoy the music!

the Rare Poet

Theme Song of the Day, Dec. 11, 2010

Kid Cudi --- Pursuit of Happiness


Today, I'm in a bit of a mood.  I've personally seen the effects of trying, but feeling like it's never making a difference.  Feeling pushed against the wall or backed into a corner.  It makes you want to give up.  Quitting seems like the best option.  But I'm also sick of retreating back to my little slab of nothing, surrender flag drooping in my hand.  So, I keep fighting.  And I hope you keep fighting too.  And you.  And you.  And you, too.

This one's for everybody, who ever wanted to say "fuck this shit", but you didn't because what you're chasing is a little bit bigger than you imagined.  Here's to the pursuit.

the Rare Poet