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My writing on here spans from providing useful advice to writing poetry, freestyle writing, or anything else my heart desires!&#xa;&#xa;I am a musician, lyricist, poet, and technical writer! Music, writing, and IT are my life! 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Traditional Bank Loans</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;To invest with a Rollover for Business Start (ROBS), which is also a form of 401k business financing, is to use 401k/retirement money in order to get the initial funding for a new business endeavor with your own equity. It is recommended that you have at least $50,000 saved up in your retirement funds in order to make an investment with ROBS. Since ROBS uses your own money instead of getting a loan, there is no debt or monthly payments involved. This also means there is less overhead expenses required. With ROBS not being a loan, you don’t have to pay interest either. Your current debt will also not affect your eligibility to be able to use ROBS. Utilizing ROBS will not trigger a penalty for withdrawing money early. If more money than what is in your retirement funds is needed, you can use your retirement money as a down payment on a small business loan.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are far fewer requirements to be able to use ROBS vs using a traditional bank loan. Bank loans even go as far as doing a background check for criminal history, education, and financial stability. ROBS is useful for people who don’t have a ton of money to invest up front or for people who don’t have an exceptionally high credit score to be able to get a regular bank loan. To obtain a bank loan, you would need a credit score of at least 680. If you qualify for a bank loan with a lower credit rating, you would have to pay a much higher interest rate. Since you are using your own money, no credit score is required. You also need to prove that your business is currently making money in order to get a regular bank loan. Unlike a bank loan, you don’t have to put your house or other majorly expensive assets up for collateral. ROBS is only for individual small businesses and not franchises.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With ROBS, Your business will be a C corporation, which is taxed at 21% (instead of 35%) regardless of revenue generated. Because of being a C corporation, this will not affect the business owner’s tax bracket during tax time. At tax time, with a C corporation, you can report as many operating losses for as many years as you need to without the IRS scrutinizing you. Also with being a C corporation, the retirement funds will be rolled over into the business venture’s retirement plan. You can invest more in yourself where the money goes back into your private corporation instead of having it go mostly to stocks and bonds that are traded publicly. As a private corporation, employees can earn salaries and the shareholders will only pay an individual income tax, making ROBS a tax avoidant investment strategy. Health insurance with C corporations can be used as a regular deduction; other benefits can be deducted as well such as delivery vehicles owned by the company, education costs, childcare expenses, and much more. Employees need to be able to have the option to participate in 401k plans from the business. The business needs to stay as a C corporation in order to reap the benefits of ROBS.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In order to maintain proper use of ROBS and not have to pay money back to someone else, you need to be sure you are following some specific guidelines. Aside from remaining a C corporation, the business owners need to make sure they pay themselves and not be silent investors. If you’re investing in ROBS, the investment needs to be for yourself and not for someone else. Your business needs to be a federally legal entity in order to use ROBS and must participate in federally legal operating practices, not just ones issued by your home state. For example, you are not allowed to invest in the marijuana industry because though it may be legal in your home state, it is not federally legal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;ROBS may have certain stipulations in order to be utilized properly, but in the end, can save you and your business a lot of money.&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/532564691166384837/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2021/08/robs-vs-traditional-bank-loans.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/532564691166384837'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/532564691166384837'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2021/08/robs-vs-traditional-bank-loans.html' title='ROBS Vs. 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Download an app called Observa. Observa is where you take pictures of signs or other things of the sort to make sure companies are displaying certain products properly. I had never even heard of it before until randomly downloading it while looking for gig apps, but it is legit and they did pay me (via Paypal). The verification took maybe 6 hours or so, but I received payment on the same day. When I did my first gig with this app, I was able to pull up a list of opportunities, which wasn’t bad to scroll through. It told me the address and how much I’d make, as well as the estimated time it would take to finish the gig and I decided to give it a try. I drove 10min from my apartment to a cigar shop to take some pictures of Zippo lighters and its display. First, I wanted to talk to the managers to make sure I wasn’t being a weirdo and to see if it was ok to take pictures of stuff in the store. Luckily that particular place was extremely friendly, but some places may not be (it warns you in the tutorial video). I was able to watch a tutorial video to show me what to do before going into the store without having used this app at all. There was also clear directions on what to do and take pictures of in the store so I wouldn’t run into any problems. I would recommend accepting an opportunity if you’re going to do it right away. I wish there were more opportunities near my apartment, but this is something I wouldn’t recommend driving super far away to do because they won’t reimburse you on gas. If you want to make a lot of money, this isn’t the app for you, but if you need a few quick bucks or are bored and want to make some money, Observa is the app for you. Most gigs pay you in the 7 dollar range and they take about 15 or so minutes to complete. You need at least 4 dollars to be able to cash out. Enjoy!&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/5342037599189636088/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/12/review-of-observa-gig-app.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/5342037599189636088'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/5342037599189636088'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/12/review-of-observa-gig-app.html' title='Review of Observa Gig App'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-8861648981106407106</id><published>2020-04-05T22:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2020-04-05T22:56:16.147-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="lyrics"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="metal music song lyrics"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="song lyrics"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poetry"/><title type='text'>Stargaze</title><content type='html'>&lt;div&gt;
I found this sitting in my emails when looking for something else! Whoops! This is 4 years old, but still provides awesomeness. Enjoy!&lt;/div&gt;
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Go take a look at the road&lt;/div&gt;
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To see what on earth is going on ahead of you&lt;/div&gt;
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It&#39;s so new like never before&lt;/div&gt;
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With the innovation at its finest&lt;/div&gt;
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While showing all of your true power&lt;/div&gt;
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Please don&#39;t go&lt;/div&gt;
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Into the path&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Known as conformity&lt;/div&gt;
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And don&#39;t fall asleep within your own mind&lt;/div&gt;
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Just take a look at what&#39;s inside&lt;/div&gt;
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That&#39;s just the way you will thrive!&lt;/div&gt;
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(small guitar interlude)&lt;/div&gt;
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Never ignore&lt;/div&gt;
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The thoughts within your heart&lt;/div&gt;
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From the start&lt;/div&gt;
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They&#39;re all yours&lt;/div&gt;
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Like the pride within a lion&#39;s golden mane&lt;/div&gt;
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Go journey on the forbidden road&lt;/div&gt;
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Display all the joy in the world&lt;/div&gt;
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Climb up that incline&lt;/div&gt;
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That&#39;s as steep as a mountain&lt;/div&gt;
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The finish line is right there in front of you&lt;/div&gt;
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Just sprint across that line&lt;/div&gt;
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It&#39;s so divine&lt;/div&gt;
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You will be fine!&lt;/div&gt;
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(another small guitar interlude)&lt;/div&gt;
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Take a look around you&lt;/div&gt;
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And smell those flowers&lt;/div&gt;
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They&#39;re right there in front of your face&lt;/div&gt;
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Because you&#39;re able to stargaze&lt;/div&gt;
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The empty sky is yours to design&lt;/div&gt;
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Don&#39;t fill your canvas with cloudy days&lt;/div&gt;
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Your goal is there, it is there, it is really right there&lt;/div&gt;
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Don&#39;t let it slip away&lt;/div&gt;
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Or flutter on past you&lt;/div&gt;
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Into the abyss&lt;/div&gt;
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Go ahead and strike a pose&lt;/div&gt;
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And never be afraid to stargaze!&lt;/div&gt;
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Shout your heart out&lt;/div&gt;
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Towards the sun and the stars&lt;/div&gt;
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Try not to let the wind go into your head&lt;/div&gt;
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It will cloud you like a tornado&lt;/div&gt;
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Just step in time and keep a clear mind&lt;/div&gt;
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Stress is like a vampire&lt;/div&gt;
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That&#39;s ready to eat you alive&lt;/div&gt;
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It will infest through your veins&lt;/div&gt;
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Provoking panic and fear&lt;/div&gt;
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While tears of sorrow drip down your face&lt;/div&gt;
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(filled with fear)&lt;/div&gt;
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Hold on…&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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Stop right there and stay dead in your tracks&lt;/div&gt;
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It is the man who&#39;s here to douse you with some ease!&lt;/div&gt;
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So chill&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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While trying to lack insanity&lt;/div&gt;
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You need to fight on all those goddamn fears&lt;/div&gt;
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And don&#39;t freeze in tears&lt;/div&gt;
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Now try to go ahead and stand tall&lt;/div&gt;
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Just live for the moment and stay alive!&lt;/div&gt;
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(another small guitar interlude wheeeee!)&lt;/div&gt;
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Take a look around you&lt;/div&gt;
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And smell those flowers&lt;/div&gt;
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They&#39;re right there in front of your face&lt;/div&gt;
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Because you&#39;re able to stargaze&lt;/div&gt;
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The empty sky is yours to design&lt;/div&gt;
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Don&#39;t fill your canvas with cloudy days&lt;/div&gt;
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Your goal is there, it is there, it is really right there&lt;/div&gt;
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Don&#39;t let it slip away&lt;/div&gt;
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Or flutter on past you&lt;/div&gt;
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Into the abyss&lt;/div&gt;
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Go ahead and strike a pose&lt;/div&gt;
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And never be afraid to stargaze!&lt;/div&gt;
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Take a breath around here!&lt;/div&gt;
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Look at what&#39;s all around you!&lt;/div&gt;
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Instead of mindlessly leaving&lt;/div&gt;
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You need to go and start moving!&lt;/div&gt;
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And hopefully not envision any negativity&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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So be strong!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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To enable yourself to live life to all its fullest&lt;/div&gt;
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Just don&#39;t break down&lt;/div&gt;
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Your goal is there, it is there, it is really right there&lt;/div&gt;
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Chase it with everything you&#39;ve got within your heart&lt;/div&gt;
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Stand tall&lt;/div&gt;
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Be yourself&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
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And you better not be afraid to stargaze!&lt;/div&gt;
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</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/8861648981106407106/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/04/stargaze.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/8861648981106407106'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/8861648981106407106'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/04/stargaze.html' title='Stargaze'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-2827326866470211264</id><published>2020-04-05T05:31:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2020-04-05T05:31:33.260-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="cooking"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="food"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="healthy"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Indian food"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="mussels"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="recipe"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="squid"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="tomato curry sauce"/><title type='text'>Squid and Mussels with Pasta and Garlic Tomato Curry Sauce Recipe</title><content type='html'>&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Spices and Sauce Ingredients&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
¼ tsp garlic salt&lt;br /&gt;
½ tsp cayenne pepper&lt;br /&gt;
½ tsp ground turmeric&lt;br /&gt;
½ tsp ground ginger&lt;br /&gt;
1 tsp ground cumin&lt;br /&gt;
1 tsp salt&lt;br /&gt;
1 tsp pepper&lt;br /&gt;
1 tbsp stone ground mustard&lt;br /&gt;
1 tbsp yellow mustard&lt;br /&gt;
5 cloves garlic&lt;br /&gt;
½ cup coconut milk (make sure to stir it) – this can be found in the ethnic aisle at Jewel or shopping market in a can&lt;br /&gt;
¼ cup red onion&lt;br /&gt;
½ cup yellow grape tomatoes&lt;br /&gt;
2 whole red roma tomatoes&lt;br /&gt;
1 green serrano pepper&lt;br /&gt;
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½ lb squid (calamari)&lt;br /&gt;
½ lb mussels&lt;br /&gt;
1 tbsp yellow mustard seeds (hold until the end)&lt;br /&gt;
2 cups fresh spinach (hold until the end)&lt;br /&gt;
½ box whole wheat pasta&lt;br /&gt;
2 tbsp olive oil (1 tbsp for cooking the fish and 1 tbsp for cooking everything together at the end)&lt;br /&gt;
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Place the spices and sauce ingredients into a blender and blend for about 10 seconds or until sauce is not lumpy. Hold onto the sauce.&lt;br /&gt;
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Cook the pasta separately on another burner for about 10-15 min until it’s al dente and strain. Hold onto the pasta.&lt;br /&gt;
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Place the squid in a pan at medium/high heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Do not add the mussels yet. When the squid starts turning golden brown, add the mussels with the squid and cook them for about 5 minutes or until ready. If you’re using frozen fish, make sure to strain after it’s cooked (or strain if necessary).&lt;br /&gt;
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After straining the fish (if necessary), add another tbsp of olive oil to the pan you used for the fish re-add the strained fish to the pan. Next, add the cooked pasta, spinach, mustard seeds, and sauce on medium heat for about 5 minutes for the sauce to soak in with the rest of the ingredients.&lt;br /&gt;
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Keep stirring and enjoy! This course serves about 6. Total time to cook and prepare is about 30 minutes!&lt;br /&gt;
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5 tbsp maple syrup&lt;br /&gt;
1 tsp thyme&lt;br /&gt;
1 tsp garlic powder&lt;br /&gt;
1 tsp salt&lt;br /&gt;
1 tsp pepper&lt;br /&gt;
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Combine ingredients into bowl. Stir until mixed well and enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;
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1/4 cup lemon juice&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 cup lime juice&lt;br /&gt;
1/2 tsp garlic powder&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 cup cilantro&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 tsp seasoned salt&lt;br /&gt;
1/4 tsp black pepper&lt;br /&gt;
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Combine ingredients into mixing bowl. Pour into blender and blend until cilantro is mixed well. Pour back into serving container. Shake well and enjoy!&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
It’s time to take a trip&lt;br /&gt;
An adventure in your mind&lt;br /&gt;
To taste the rainbow&lt;br /&gt;
And activate senses only triggered by magic paper.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When you want to see space,&lt;br /&gt;
But can’t physically go to see the stars&lt;br /&gt;
In an area of pollution&lt;br /&gt;
Where little light is visible&lt;br /&gt;
Sprinkle some magic on a piece of paper 1 mm by 1 mm.&lt;br /&gt;
Put it under your tongue for lights to come alive!&lt;br /&gt;
Use a little extra for your outer perspective to pop!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Sit back&lt;br /&gt;
Take a break from reality and go exploring inside your mind,&lt;br /&gt;
Let music elevate you&lt;br /&gt;
Let video games be elevated&lt;br /&gt;
Let your outer reflection guide you into space&lt;br /&gt;
But make sure you’re in an ideal mental state,&lt;br /&gt;
Otherwise your thoughts will go awry!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When you feel level headed, pop the paper.&lt;br /&gt;
Taste nothing and feel everything.&lt;br /&gt;
Patience is key.&lt;br /&gt;
Wait for the effects to set in or you will go overboard.&lt;br /&gt;
Do you want the ship to sink or sail?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The time comes and the mothership will scoop you up and show you the rainbow&lt;br /&gt;
And take you to a secret land only available to those with advanced minds.&lt;br /&gt;
How do you call the holy ship?&lt;br /&gt;
The ship will come to you&lt;br /&gt;
Are you ready for the magic carpet ride?&lt;br /&gt;
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My best friend is my vape pen…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
If I’m sad, I’ll hit my pen.&lt;br /&gt;
If I’m anxious, I’ll hit my pen.&lt;br /&gt;
If I’m anything except on top of the world, I’ll hit my pen.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The sad news is the pain is like a band-aid.&lt;br /&gt;
The pain goes away temporarily and comes right back.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I wish someone would help me out of my hiding place,&lt;br /&gt;
Even though my hiding place is within.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Why am I hiding in the first place?&lt;br /&gt;
I want to be here, but not where I am right now,&lt;br /&gt;
Therefore, I place a veil over my heart to not fully expose myself.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When someone special decoded to come in and see through the veil, it makes me want to take it off, even though the veil is crazy glued to me.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Do you actually want to see what’s inside?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Ok fine, you can have it!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I just need to believe in myself and in you while manifesting and acting towards certainty.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Thank you for convincing me to be me and igniting my flame!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I shall remove my veil and get better;&lt;br /&gt;
Now I can finally see myself thriving!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Time to put the pen down!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
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Because you’re my boo!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I never thought I’d like anyone again for a long time;&lt;br /&gt;
I want you to be my partner in crime,&lt;br /&gt;
But first, we need to put in more time!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I have so many adventures planned.&lt;br /&gt;
I just need to take a stand on my life&lt;br /&gt;
So I don’t keep enduring more strife.&lt;br /&gt;
Let’s go on this flight&lt;br /&gt;
While never getting in a fight&lt;br /&gt;
During our plight towards amazingness!&lt;br /&gt;
And I don’t want to miss a beat!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We both march to the beat of our own drum&lt;br /&gt;
But don’t worry, we never sound dumb!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are beautiful beings onside and out&lt;br /&gt;
And uniting together makes us even stronger,&lt;br /&gt;
Which makes me want to stay for longer!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This is the millionth ting I’ve written about you,&lt;br /&gt;
But before I met you I was so blue…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Now we both shine brighter than the sun,&lt;br /&gt;
Because you are the bun to my burger…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I hope one day we can take this a step further!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/9027396105590186124/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-man-who-made-me-feel.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/9027396105590186124'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/9027396105590186124'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-man-who-made-me-feel.html' title='The Man Who Made Me Feel'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-1707714690906800886</id><published>2020-03-17T22:43:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2020-03-17T22:43:17.302-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Chicago poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="corona virus"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="corona virus poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="viral"/><title type='text'>Corona Craziness </title><content type='html'>Remember.&lt;br /&gt;
The world we live in&lt;br /&gt;
Is supposed to be beautiful.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Right now, it is clouded with a virus named after a beer.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Why don’t you go outside and go for a walk?&lt;br /&gt;
The world is too clouded with fear from the media and is going to stay inside and freak out.&lt;br /&gt;
Missing out on that opportunity to shine and see the sun.&lt;br /&gt;
All that’s being shown is the news;&lt;br /&gt;
Outside still exists!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are one nation, quarantined in solitude, with an oompa loompa in charge of the rulebook.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
How will we overcome this madness?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Go for a walk anyway?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
When home is like a cage for stressed animals, all you want to do is break free!&lt;br /&gt;
With nowhere to go, the streets are a desolate desert town with everyone looking out their window and only going to the store to buy out bread, toilet paper, and hand sanitizer, because now we need to be extra clean, as if we weren’t already?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pandemonium is real!&lt;br /&gt;
When humans are thrown off course, they panic.&lt;br /&gt;
I see it from my daily prison cell, which is supposed to be a place of safety, only to be riddled with illness and a rollercoaster-like negative energy.&lt;br /&gt;
I have my own shit to do and have nowhere to go to escape the fire…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The only solace is going outside for a walk.&lt;br /&gt;
The sun is your friend.&lt;br /&gt;
Take a deep breath.&lt;br /&gt;
If we can survive the plague and 9-11, we can survive some crazy virus.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Remember,&lt;br /&gt;
The world we live in&lt;br /&gt;
Is supposed to be beautiful.&lt;br /&gt;
And now it is empty…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Time for everyone to come together and start over!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/1707714690906800886/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/03/corona-craziness.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/1707714690906800886'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/1707714690906800886'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/03/corona-craziness.html' title='Corona Craziness '/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-1048963282107735561</id><published>2020-03-11T16:01:00.002-05:00</published><updated>2020-03-11T16:01:34.305-05:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="adventures"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="positivity"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poetry"/><title type='text'>From Red to Rainbows </title><content type='html'>On an adventure into the abyss&lt;br /&gt;
My heart is filled with bliss&lt;br /&gt;
And you make me feel more full,&lt;br /&gt;
Containing a complete sense of purpose.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
My first trip in many years&lt;br /&gt;
You help me face my fears&lt;br /&gt;
Bugging me for oh so long!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Your touch heals me&lt;br /&gt;
Along with your warm essence and being a positive energy source.&lt;br /&gt;
You help me prove to myself healing is real and real can be beautiful without clouding it!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I have never said thank you more than I have now in my entire life because now I truly understand what it means to be grateful even after I claimed so multiple times…&lt;br /&gt;
I have never “good cried” so many times because you assure me I am safe and tell me to be me and let go…&lt;br /&gt;
I have never felt this many positive emotions towards someone until you came along!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We met by fate&lt;br /&gt;
And kindness brought me closer to you!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You have showed me why I need to continue to be kind&lt;br /&gt;
And changed the trajectory of my life forever for the better&lt;br /&gt;
As you have showed me the light;&lt;br /&gt;
Hell, you are the light!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
One of my therapists told me I am worthy of being loved just because…&lt;br /&gt;
Because I am worthy&lt;br /&gt;
And can trust you with my being.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You are an angel for being patient with me;&lt;br /&gt;
You give me the utmost reasons to want to grow better and stronger&lt;br /&gt;
And I shall reciprocate the out of this world brightness in your direction.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I am free&lt;br /&gt;
Free to be me&lt;br /&gt;
After my temporary flee from hell and bullshit.&lt;br /&gt;
I am free&lt;br /&gt;
Free from my past and can start my brain over again.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You have turned the red into rainbows;&lt;br /&gt;
Now my soul can rest easy at night&lt;br /&gt;
All thanks to the power of love.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
After these adventures I have realized I am worthy of all things positive&lt;br /&gt;
And kindness shall prevail!</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/1048963282107735561/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/03/from-red-to-rainbows.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/1048963282107735561'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/1048963282107735561'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/03/from-red-to-rainbows.html' title='From Red to Rainbows '/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-3483934605716288065</id><published>2020-02-07T12:04:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2020-02-07T12:04:36.926-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="family"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="family dynamics"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="family problems"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="living at home"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="living at home chronicles"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="millennial"/><title type='text'>Red Face Family </title><content type='html'>&lt;br /&gt;
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Survey says you have a greater chance of developing mental health illness and drug abuse issues from having a poor relationship with your original family.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;
To them, I was never enough.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
To me, my self esteem has always been flushed down the toilet.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
To handle their pain, my parental units like to explode or repress, causing them to argue all the time, them to be sick with stress-induced illnesses, and/or cause mayhem to everyone.&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;div&gt;
The moment the pain was too much, I knew I needed to remove myself from the family unit and create a new story, but I have no means to do so…&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
Money has always been a source of strife…&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
College never taught money 101 as a general education or freshman course.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
I had to learn about money the hard way via fucking up and ending up on the very bottom, bankrupt and broke!&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
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My family always tells me they wish they could help me, but too bad,&lt;/div&gt;
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I love you, but *insert something negative here*&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
I wish you were someone/somewhere else in life&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
We want the best for you, but we can’t do anything…&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
My therapist thinks they want to help, but I feel like they are focused on the negative energy of their lives and don’t have the resources to help anyone at the moment, including the children they decided to bring into this world.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
My family always stressed independence since they never had parents involved in their lives due to early death/their parents leaving the family.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
We are social beings and can’t do everything on our own.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
If some people can, that’s great, but I don’t think that lifestyle is meant for everyone!&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
The lack of safe space to be able to deal with emotion caused a great deal of being behind as an adult, as well as a slew of issues that followed me throughout my life and are still causing problems to this day.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
I don&#39;t want to be sad all the time and started turning to weed daily at 22...&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
My parents never really talked about sex; I had multiple issues with men.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
Seeing my parent’s relationship makes me feel like they never have sex.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
My parents only express their feelings to each other by spewing negativity or yelling at each other.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
Now I don’t know how to communicate to others when I have a problem because I never learned how to properly do that as a child. I have a multitude of issues maintaining healthy relationships with peers, romantic partners, and managers at work due to fear, which I am slowly but surely overcoming.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
At age 25, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder among a long list of other things and at 27 I was forced to re enter the warzone I swore I’d never go back to ever again until I lost everything. Now I need to re find myself because my true self is located outside these walls.&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
I may be stuck inside this cage for now, but either I will find the key or someone will bring me the key because this life I am living is just a mere existence. A pet with feelings and a voice. I am better than that and shall prevail! For now, I will find a flashlight to illuminate this darkness!&lt;/div&gt;
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</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/3483934605716288065/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/02/red-face-family.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/3483934605716288065'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/3483934605716288065'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/02/red-face-family.html' title='Red Face Family '/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-2099262304982418389</id><published>2020-02-07T11:18:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2020-02-07T11:18:02.733-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Chicago poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="kindness is key"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="love"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short poem"/><title type='text'>Kill &#39;em With Kindness</title><content type='html'>If someone gave you the world and said it was in your hands now what would you do?&lt;br /&gt;
In a world where evil prevails and kindness can send you back to start, taking control of your life can be difficult.&lt;br /&gt;
With multiple goals in mind and many blockades in play, how does one win the game?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I feel like I keep writing the same thing over and over again in a different iteration each time.&lt;br /&gt;
It’s time to change my story, but how?&lt;br /&gt;
To be able to change the world, you need to set yourself up on a path that enables you to have the space to give to others while still being able to help yourself,&lt;br /&gt;
But sometimes you need more than 1 set of hands to make your world go round.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
We are meant to be social beings; it’s ok to need help!&lt;br /&gt;
Kindness makes more pleasure than pain; keep being kind and your support window will grow!&lt;br /&gt;
The more support, the bigger and more powerful your life feels.&lt;br /&gt;
You can feel like you’re losing when alone until someone throws you a bone!&lt;br /&gt;
When you are kind, you are not alone!&lt;br /&gt;
So why not use kindness as a weapon instead of hate?</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/2099262304982418389/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/02/kill-em-with-kindness.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/2099262304982418389'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/2099262304982418389'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/02/kill-em-with-kindness.html' title='Kill &#39;em With Kindness'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-5103485068271004636</id><published>2020-02-06T03:54:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2020-02-06T03:54:27.335-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Chicago poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="depression"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="mental health"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="waterfall"/><title type='text'>Waterfall</title><content type='html'>&lt;div&gt;
My therapist keeps telling me to trust my fam, but I feel like certain recurring events make me want to keep backing away. How much farther away can I go? I want to send my love to them, but a voice in my head keeps telling me something isn&#39;t right.&lt;/div&gt;
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I want to love my loved ones, but do I even love myself? I do enough to be able to present videos in public... behind the shadows... hiding my heart only for me to see... unless you look deeply within. And even then, my heart is covered with tar. Do you want to help me clean it off or will I just continue to wither away...&lt;/div&gt;
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The waterfall continues...&amp;nbsp;&lt;/div&gt;
</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/5103485068271004636/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/02/waterfall.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/5103485068271004636'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/5103485068271004636'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/02/waterfall.html' title='Waterfall'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-3618707196710343257</id><published>2020-01-18T14:05:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2020-01-18T14:05:34.396-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="bored"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="freedom"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="haiku"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short poetry"/><title type='text'>Haikus of Being Free Soon</title><content type='html'>This rabbit hole is deep&lt;br /&gt;
I am stuck and can’t escape&lt;br /&gt;
The dark depths of hell!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being bored has meaning&lt;br /&gt;
You’re at the wrong place this time;&lt;br /&gt;
You will be free soon!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I don’t want revenge&lt;br /&gt;
I only bring upon peace&lt;br /&gt;
Until you fuck up!</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/3618707196710343257/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/haikus-of-being-free-soon.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/3618707196710343257'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/3618707196710343257'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/haikus-of-being-free-soon.html' title='Haikus of Being Free Soon'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-5528142290508961346</id><published>2020-01-18T01:33:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2020-01-18T01:33:46.372-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="adultproblems"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Chicago poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="millennial"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="stuck"/><title type='text'>Stuck</title><content type='html'>Stuck&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I’m stuck in mud and can’t get out.&lt;br /&gt;
This mud is so deep;&lt;br /&gt;
It’s really only making my feet dirty.&lt;br /&gt;
How to get out? How to get out?&lt;br /&gt;
I go to reach for the escape rope;&lt;br /&gt;
It seems so far away.&lt;br /&gt;
All I have to do is extend further;&lt;br /&gt;
But sometimes, a little birdie needs to tell me so first…</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/5528142290508961346/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/stuck.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/5528142290508961346'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/5528142290508961346'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/stuck.html' title='Stuck'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-8311519285063966846</id><published>2020-01-17T23:41:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2020-01-17T23:41:27.873-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="definitions"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="dictionary"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="word tricks"/><title type='text'>Word Tricks</title><content type='html'>&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Word Tricks: Taking words and adding flare to the definitions!&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Sleepy: The desire to doze off after a long day/adventure&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Work: Being bored in a place that feels like jail disguised as a place of obtaining income&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Bored: Feeling like you’re lifeing without meaning&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Stuck: Unable to move or progress without imminent freedom&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Love: Being enamored by someone where the feelings are reciprocated on both sides&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/8311519285063966846/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/word-tricks.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/8311519285063966846'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/8311519285063966846'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/word-tricks.html' title='Word Tricks'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-7157081715717625531</id><published>2020-01-11T11:18:00.002-06:00</published><updated>2020-01-11T11:18:53.643-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="anime poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Chicago poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="love poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poetry"/><title type='text'>Will You Go Demon Slaying With Me?</title><content type='html'>If I can stand here al day writing poems about you, I would!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Every day I’ve been thinking about you more than I can press my thoughts because you help me put them to rest.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You are my demon slayer!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You are the one who takes my worst enemies and tells them to fuck off.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Being as real as humanity you inspire me to bring upon my strongest and most authentic self.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
It’s been so long since I’ve ever felt this way towards anyone.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Maybe you’re what I’ve been looking for all along!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Will you go demon slaying with me?</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/7157081715717625531/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/will-you-go-demon-slaying-with-me.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/7157081715717625531'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/7157081715717625531'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/will-you-go-demon-slaying-with-me.html' title='Will You Go Demon Slaying With Me?'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-6295355547149162299</id><published>2020-01-05T14:08:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2020-01-05T14:08:55.108-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Chicago poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="positive poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poetry"/><title type='text'>Hopeful</title><content type='html'>I wish it was easier to make art with a smile than a grimace…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lately I have been on a streak of lovely occurrences&lt;br /&gt;
While hope is in the air.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Every time I think my world is crumbling, I close my eyes and breathe,&lt;br /&gt;
And tell myself I am not homeless, in jail, or in the hospital.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I may not be a holiday person,&lt;br /&gt;
But I would like to give as much thanks as possible&lt;br /&gt;
And not only on Thanksgiving.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
I used to feel super alone and distant from those closest to me;&lt;br /&gt;
When I opened my eyes and heart and want to share the positivity every day,&lt;br /&gt;
People seem to want to stay.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
My tribe is my family.&lt;br /&gt;
They help me achieve my best self in the name of love and won’t leave through the absolute worst.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
On top of it all,&lt;br /&gt;
I used to think I was going to be single forever.&lt;br /&gt;
Someone told me you will find love when you’re not looking or trying&lt;br /&gt;
And BAM there it is… right in front of me in one of the most obvious places.&lt;br /&gt;
Love is in the air&lt;br /&gt;
I hope I can stay as bright as possible even with this rain cloud above my head.&lt;br /&gt;
How will you stay happy, humble, and positive?&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;
</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/6295355547149162299/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/hopeful.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/6295355547149162299'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/6295355547149162299'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/hopeful.html' title='Hopeful'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-3228820824999353397</id><published>2020-01-05T14:04:00.000-06:00</published><updated>2020-01-05T14:04:47.305-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Chicago poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="love"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="relationships"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="spoken word poetry"/><title type='text'>I Dream of Dark Chocolate</title><content type='html'>I’ve been single for so long&lt;br /&gt;
But am starting to feel more full.&lt;br /&gt;
Being different has held me back,&lt;br /&gt;
And has put me ahead of the pack.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
There’s a twinkle in my eye that’s so close yet so far&lt;br /&gt;
I wish I could jump into my phone screen and see you.&lt;br /&gt;
You check all my boxes and aren’t a figment of my imagination&lt;br /&gt;
Or a cartoon character.&lt;br /&gt;
My time with you is like a vacation…&lt;br /&gt;
A vacation from my brain that takes me to a paradise island!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Only time will tell&lt;br /&gt;
I hope we never yell&lt;br /&gt;
Except at a rave,&lt;br /&gt;
Which you will be my babe.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You treat me super well,&lt;br /&gt;
Which caused me to raise my standards,&lt;br /&gt;
Though you are far from standard!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The last time I wrote a love poem&lt;br /&gt;
It was 9.5 minutes long and the person turned out to be Voldemort from Harry Potter.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You are like the blotter I put into my mouth and see stars, the moon, and rainbows.&lt;br /&gt;
My eyes, ears, and heart are wide open!&lt;br /&gt;
I hope this paper is tasteless,&lt;br /&gt;
So I can take my dark chocolate bar and run with it.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Pinch me!&lt;br /&gt;
I hope this isn’t another fucking dream…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/3228820824999353397/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/i-dream-of-dark-chocolate.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/3228820824999353397'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/3228820824999353397'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/i-dream-of-dark-chocolate.html' title='I Dream of Dark Chocolate'/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6520053140106479347.post-3667731938633038142</id><published>2020-01-05T13:54:00.001-06:00</published><updated>2020-01-05T13:54:30.436-06:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Chicago poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="haiku"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poem"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="positive poetry"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="positivity"/><title type='text'>Positive Haiku Poems </title><content type='html'>What all can I do&lt;br /&gt;
To be embraced by someone?&lt;br /&gt;
Be yourself and win!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Bye negativity&lt;br /&gt;
Time to rid myself of hell&lt;br /&gt;
Before it eats me!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
To win the battle&lt;br /&gt;
You must hold it together&lt;br /&gt;
To prove your own strength&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
What is family?&lt;br /&gt;
It may not be who you think.&lt;br /&gt;
Careful who you choose!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Home is in your heart&lt;br /&gt;
Not where other people say&lt;br /&gt;
Or where bullies are…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
You can reach the stars&lt;br /&gt;
Sometimes the stars come to you&lt;br /&gt;
Only if you try…&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Believe in yourself&lt;br /&gt;
Even when no one else does&lt;br /&gt;
You must still believe!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Love wins over all&lt;br /&gt;
Kindness destroys the evil&lt;br /&gt;
The real shall prevail!</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/feeds/3667731938633038142/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/positive-haiku-poems.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/3667731938633038142'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6520053140106479347/posts/default/3667731938633038142'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://dbzmaron.blogspot.com/2020/01/positive-haiku-poems.html' title='Positive Haiku Poems '/><author><name>Maron</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13430048770713810273</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='11' height='32' src='//blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGtKQ7Pd10Xfo8CWEoe_-Ip4E-RjYlkZ5c6KxO-Sw5ob3xCdmXkkNSrXgoc9A6I3K5nMvGUFoSzCdPvpqWutBn01JA1HaWfQN-CGwcTDz8rhBEPCdXmaZoxAWUDIU3xw/s113/Screen+Shot+2015-09-17+at+8.16.13+AM.png'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>