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SuperNova Afterglow Spews Embers of Time

by Citizen Journalist

Rated: 18+ · Book · Writing · #1300042

All that remains: in afterlife as 'mainstream' blogger, with what little I know. 20k views

Obshchak! Baby, Obshchak! Tin Roof…Rusted.

I should change my name, live a second life…better than this.

Some torn to the ground ▼

Some burn to the ground
Others removed brick by brick
Redesign for the times
When the lease comes up
Or just fold up

When you have a bad day and need a reason...

Formerly: New Zenith To Hell…(all started with arc as writer here from the trials of Rising Stars to Preferred Author to WDC Quills Best Poetry Collection...

"Whoever fights monsters should see to it…he does not become a monster.” - Some guy, I guess. Look it up?
I’ve been to the abyss and back. Not so bad.

The loneliest happy person you'd ever meet, when not the saddest person who needs to be alone.

In an ever-changing world, we need to handle topics at the ready. If you roll over and give in to the narrative without lending a voice, might as well hand over your civil liberties. Voices could connect to true conscience and spirit for honest and open discourse. Why feel so redacted?

Unify on issues or don't but put drama aside. Open minds require complete objectivity. Or, agree to disagree and have a beer. Just writing what I feel without the narrative-altering mind f---ing with my head.

[MY Chorus]
In your house, I long to be
Room by room, patiently
I'll wait for you there, like a stone
I'll wait for you there, alone
- Chris Cornell, RIP

"Some other stuff"
I'm in love with carefully chosen words, arranged just so, audible, edible, to inhale. I attempt to post new poems and epiphanies daily with some links to what inspires.

I am legally blind with a rare, genetic form of glaucoma. I'm described as "end stage" after two successful surgeries, still subject to further vision loss. Cataracts complicating matters. Writing Can get strenuous but seldom deters what yearns to emerge, despite a documented history of depression and recently diagnosed ADHD and undefinable social disorders and/or PTSD. Ammunition, or blanks?

My recent poetry:

BOOK

Never Was

(18+)
A nothing from nowhere cast his words to a world wide wind, and got in your eye.
#1149750 by Citizen Journalist

Sometimes epiphanies about my insights on writing and life and what goes on...

"Blah, blah, blah"
Making sense of life is maddening. Why do I need to know, when truth may not actually exist? Learning to accept would be a better pursuit? Flailing about in my own mediocrity, hoping to bust out.

I am visible. You can put a face with a name. I would like to see other writers, too. Fiction is what you write, not who you are.

Reinventing myself. I couldn't continue on the path I was on and needed a fresh start. This time around I want to put the focus on writing and the world outside of this community as it affects my life.

I realize now that I have been baring my chest a bit more, as when young. fake me much more boring and unliberated than the real me.

A world arriving as silent as that blossom in your garden that I told you about...

Merit Badge in Rare
[Click For More Info]

I like your work!

Thank you WakeUpAndLive~NOV Word Monger

for honoring me with your kind words!

Read here some old blog entries...

2018 Highlights ▼

Citizen Journalist

A signature image for use by anyone nominated for a Quill in 2018

Short answer, mostly relatable.

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Aug 16, 2025 at 11:52pm
In response to "If Emus Won The War"

And the descendants of the Buffalo Wars went on to guide safaris in East Africa.

Or... having simply killed everything where they were, went elsewhere to kill everything there.

The Emu War is akin to the Dandelion Wars fought throughout America. Hint: the dandelions won.

Citizen Journalist

Jul 25, 2025 at 2:42pm
In response to "Brain Tapped"

Amethyst Autumn Angel

legit? That’d be cool.

No one has any thoughts to add here? I can set to community, if shy.

All I can say further, a major project is in the works…after my wife and I celebrate our 30th.

The upheaval begins when the details are worked out.

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Amethyst Autumn Angel

Jul 25, 2025 at 1:38pm
In response to "Brain Tapped"

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Your perspective is appreciated

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Citizen Journalist

Jul 25, 2025 at 1:27pm
In response to "Brain Tapped"

Awesome, thanks! Knowledge.

I have a little editing to do, then I’ll ‘boogie’ on over.

Writing just before I fall asleep worked out for once.

Turkey DrumStik

Jul 25, 2025 at 7:34am
In response to "Brain Tapped"

Hey, I already wrote "Shift Into Action"

to provide some tangible methods to push back. My journal is also laden with recommended organizations that are doing work in this space so people on the site have plenty of resources to look into on this front.

This comment is attached to a private entry, so it is not available.

Citizen Journalist

Apr 27, 2025 at 11:55am
In response to "Awards I Cannot Appreciate"

Furthermore, more googling:

AI Overview
Empathy in the autistic

While both autistic adults and adults with empathy are common, the experience of empathy in autistic individuals can be complex. Some autistic individuals may have lower levels of empathy, while others experience heightened or "hyper-empathy". The experience of empathy in autism can also be characterized as a form of empathic disequilibrium, where emotional and cognitive empathy are out of sync.

Empathic Disequilibrium:
Research suggests that some autistic individuals may have lower levels of emotional empathy compared to cognitive empathy, leading to a disconnect between understanding others' emotions and feeling them emotionally.

Hyper-Empathy:
Some autistic individuals may experience heightened or "hyper-empathy," where they are intensely attuned to and overwhelmed by the emotions of others.

Varied Experiences:
Empathy is not a uniform trait in autism. Some individuals may struggle with recognizing emotions, while others may be highly sensitive and empathetic.

Empathy as a Spectrum:
Empathy exists on a spectrum, and individuals with varying levels of empathy are common in the general population.

Developmental Factors:
Empathy is believed to develop over time, and individuals may exhibit varying levels of empathy at different stages of their lives.

Social Communication Impairments:
ASD is characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, which can impact how individuals experience and express empathy.
ASD Support:
It is important to note autism can be diagnosed later in life, and individuals may benefit from support and understanding their unique experiences with empathy.

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Citizen Journalist

Apr 15, 2025 at 5:24pm
In response to "Pic Prompt (These Two Hands Given)"

http://www.theblogazine.com/2013/02/gianni-berengo-gardin-at-casa-dei-tre-oci-in...

November 14, 2025 at 12:21am

#1101563

Candid And Hopefully Fair

What I wrote for Angel Army,

A mentor for me is a patchwork of individuals who each had something unique to offer, even if they didn’t know I was attending class but interacting very little.

I’m not angling for a merit badge and could go from era to era, describing the profound ways I was impacted in this online community.

Trust is key. I think at this point, with so much turmoil, those people have exited the writing scene here, lastly Elle

who I had complete faith in, never wanted to fail, but like everyone here, difficult to sidle up to without feeling a thorn.

I am completely naive at times. Have poor recollection. I get a fuzzy feeling at times for some, but it’s not like I can drop by any time. Warped Sanity

was the last to inspire me, finding a niche and direction to go, and an identity with writing here.

A constant is Kåre เลียม Enga

, who’s commented in my blogs since 2008. I didn’t know his gender for many years while enjoying our pleasant back and forth. The same could be said of a myriad of people who neither talked down, nor contacted my psyche to see how it was performing.

I have no radar or defenses, but build immunities. I’ve gone from feeling I can not misstep and drop by any forum to just say hello like this (provided an open invitation) to seeking a safe place with Cubby

and Choco - Just Puppy Puppy Puppy

with all other fences tempting me to hop anyway and stay relevant. Perspective is required while still growing as writing.

I’ve been a worker purely to grow as writer, feel a part of something, as overachiever life long. I bear my chest, as my high school English teacher responded to an essay. Yes, I’m available, vulnerable but extremely strong, would be loyal to something. Life doesn’t provide many better than immediate family, whom I guard.

The list of people I miss here is long, reread what they’ve left from time to time. I can use archive.org’s wayback machine to see how this website has preserved since 2006, get sentimental memories of all whom paths crossed. The regret: I cannot naturally be for others what they require. Nor would I in some scenarios (this would require another essay).

I’m not necessarily on any menu. Even in high times, doubt I really was. But, all of it serves to guide me. I’m primarily concerned about humanity. Monetizing it sucks. I hope it’s been fair here to share, once idyllic.

I’ve heard your call, opportunity to give, show my face where I’ve loved. That need not be reciprocated with any shine. This…offering…follows my bliss trail. When known appreciated, mere icing.

And I’m forgiving.

Bling the next person and just shake me hand, already.

T̵̢̝̗̰̪̠̹͗̾̾h̵̥͉̲̠̍̽͛̌͂̆̚ě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆ Ab̴̦̄̈͐̾̑̚͝s̸͉̻̃͘ě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆n̴̝͚͎͔̘̰̅ͅcě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆ o̷͍̥̣̺͋f̶̭̱̘͇͊͋̾̋̄͆ Wa̴͙͓̓̕vě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆l̵̩̘̯̪͋͒͒̉͒̄ě̸̗͓̱̺̮̣̽͆n̴̝͚͎͔̘̅ͅg̸̫͙̻̭͐͝ț̴̵̢̝̗̰̪̠̹̈́͌͆̑͋͂̅͗̾̾h̵̥͉̲̠̍̽͛̌͂̆̚

Worldwide Public for those outside our community to get a flavor, if only for me.

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