you fell with the landslide, and i missed your hand. i let you go. i wasn't strong enough to protect you, not eager enough to save you, but would have responded--had you reached for me.

this is an imagined fortune, or lack thereof. i often know what's going to happen, but rarely admit it to myself, and always put hope above doubt.

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This song is just too good.

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Parting Gift - Fiona Apple

I opened my eyes
While you were kissing me once more than once
And you looked as sincere as a dog
Just as sincere as a dog does,
When it's the food on your lips with which it's in love

I bet you could never tell
That I knew you didn't know me that well
It is my fault you see
You never ( Read more... )

it is so easy to bulldoze someone else, to use selfishness or aggression to get yourself on top.  we like to use the umbrella of assertiveness for every selfish action, with altruism safely bound by the institution of charity.

but there is no integrity in that.  why should anyone aspire to be selfish?  are the ends worth the means?  is it necessary ( Read more... )