A brown bird sitting in the back of a brass cage dapper and depressed, denying existence and failing going nowhere, … More
Author: John Michael Skoda
Personal Update: A Brief Change in Focus
Good morning. I’m going to take a break from all the seriousness of this blog for the next few days. … More
Poem: Insignifirealism
What if I, were in fact, a fly? A life so small, would you kill me, and not bat an … More
Daily Musing: Too Tired To Be Thoughtful
Hello there. I’m tired today. Exhausted really. It’s rather draining to be so aware of all the critical things in … More
Daily Musing: Writer’s Block
Morning. Despite my attempts to shake it off, I am sitting in a puddle of writer’s block this morning. Maybe … More
Poem: Euphoneuria
One and the other like a shore and her sea coexist and balance that’s you and me Be it here … More
Personal Update: No Longer Sober November
Good evening. At midnight this morning, Sober October ended, and the long day began. Turns out, I didn’t go to … More
Personal Update: Last Day of Sober October
Good morning. I just put the beers leftover from a camping trip almost a full month ago in the fridge. … More
Personal Update: Not Doing So Hot
I woke up today and cried. That will be all, dear Internet.
Poem: Don’t Suggest What Nature Will Tell
I’m too twisted up to write something smart I’m too frustrated it aches, my heart This world drives me crazy … More
Personal Update: Last Week of Sober October
Four days left. I can drink and smoke and indulge again on Friday. I’m going to too. I’ve been waiting … More
Poem: You Are Me
You are me and I am you a world apart one world is so few Why do you care about … More
Personal Update: I Don’t Like Being “Human”
I don’t want to be a part of this race. It’s despicable to me that some people think that all … More
Personal Update: I don’t know
Good morning. Although, it isn’t all that good. It’s not bad, but I’ve been sleeping pretty terribly lately. Having some … More
Daily Musing: Repetition and Routine
Good morning. I only got about four hours of sleep, so if this is brief, or sloppy, please forgive me. … More