In 1949, George Orwell released a book called Nineteen Eighty-Four, sometimes published as 1984. It is widely regarded as the greatest dystopian novel ever written, and it’s so commonly read and known that people can just say ‘1984,’ and it’s understood that they’re talking about dystopia. “Orwellian” is also used to describe dystopian things inContinue reading “Why is it all so stupid?”
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Final Pages: a poem
Taking shelter at the bus stopBitter rain pouring downStreaking glass Pull the novel from my backpackReading final pagesMinutes pass Characters say their last goodbyesFallen brothers buriedHeartbreak stirs Story finished, and so am IBus arrives, pay my fareEngine purrs
Welcome: a poem
Welcome to the internet, young manAn extra universe we’ve madeFits right in your pocketSits right on your desk Pretty women? Course they’re hereInfinite in number, in factSome joke, some dance, and some fuckQuite a paradise we’ve made But know this, young man,None of them will ever help youEverSo let’s put the phone down, get outContinue reading “Welcome: a poem”
The Line: a poem
Los Angeles burned to the groundThe Line must go upAmong the ashes, bodies foundThe Line must go upTiny plastics in my bodyThe Line must go upPrivate planes for glitteratiThe Line must go upMass extinction all around usThe Line must go upCombustion fumes still surround usThe Line must go upRecord breaking summer heatwavesThe Line must goContinue reading “The Line: a poem”
Another Conversation: a short story
“Babe?” “Yeah?” “Do you think before dinner you could–what the fuck are you watching?” “I’m watching a movie.” “A movie?” “Yes.” “What kind of movie, exactly?” “It’s a film, actually. An adult film. Cause I’m an adult.” “Really? Really? Are you serious? Come on, turn this shit off, it’s dehumanizing objectification.” “What? I’m engrossed inContinue reading “Another Conversation: a short story”
Lefty Forrester 