#knowing-oneself

"Pain vs. Pleasure {Couplet} Pain and pleasure are nearly identical,the difference lies in their temporal perception.Pleasure feels fleeting, pain feels unending;both jolt us at the nerve's first inception."

"Democracy, Really [10w] A democracy is free to replace one tyranny with another."

"Carrots and Creativity [10w] Put a carrot in front of you for optimal creativity."

"Broken [10w] + {Couplet} "His gifts have become broken things, hidden from my view,Sitting on a shelf, above my shoes, like exterminated Jews."

"California Milk Processor Board: Got Milk?... ...cuz I got a fucking hangover."

"If I Were God [10w] If I were God I'd sell my shit on Ebay."

"A Moment Before Impact [10w] The deer's eyes were moonstones, reflecting back my car's headlights."

"The Road to Hell The road to hell is paved with 16 in. x 16 in. Red Brickface Concrete Step Stones.Only $2.97 each.Always in Stock atThe Home Depot."

"Talking to Myself I used to talk to myself until myself criticized myself.Now I'm giving myself the silent treatment."

"*"Maybe the whole point of my life is to make you feel more alive."

"You're Totally Fucked' Defined [10w] What's before you is hopeless and behind you is negligible."

"Styx Haiku Boatman refusesto paddle me down the Styx.'No carry-on baggage."

"Regret [10w] Regret's more about lost opportunities than about paths we've chosen."

"Q & A The illness of our time is not that we lack for answers;man's tragedy is that we've forgotten the important questions."

"Shiva Haiku Sitting shiva.One more day of thisand I'll die of boredom."

"Ode to a Wastepaper Basket I love the way you sit in the corner,gracious like a lover,catching my every crumpled vanity."

"The Bonds That Tie Weak bonding is sharing a common interest;strong bonding is sharing a common enemy."

"Black Hole The death of one great man makes the world seem empty;the death or three creates a back hole in the heart of humanity.In Memorium 2015B.B. KingOliver SacksNicholas Winton"

"Diplomacy The diplomat's expert way of saying 'They should go fuck themselves' is:"We are agreed in principleand will take our minor differencesunder thoughful consideration."

"Marriage [10w] The only thing better than forgiveness in marriage is forgetfulness."