Good to see you writing again. Well, we like what we like. Christian love has just plain taken all the wind out of my metal sails I'm afraid.
I do, however, look upon it as a valid form of art, and I don't criticize it negatively, as I feel I lost that right when I ceased to enjoy it personally, as an art form. I hate it when somebody who obviously has no appreciation for the art that I do love becomes a critic of it. You can sense their disdain in their fakey reviews in things like "Rolling Stone" magazine and such.
I break out a little Staind every now and again still, (though I don't think they're Metal, but merely harder rock). This is in large measure because of Aaron Lewis' marvelous lyrical ability and introspection. That's about as close as I can get anymore the the thrash and riot of metal music.
For the dark side, give me Johnny Cash's last few years of sparse, haunting redemption songs, and apocalyptic imagery, with his mournful, pain laden, "been there, done that" voice.
I do love reading essays on virtually anything, as long as the writer is sincere on the subject they're writing about. Enthusiasm is enthusiasm, and it is always infectuous. Your essays bring that out. You make me wish I could love this music that is so precious to you. That's what honest, good writing does. Welcome back.
I got your letter a few days ago, but I think you will have my answer before you read this ;-). I plan to write to you this night still.
I think it's wise of you to quit that job. That job just cut your day in a lot of slices, you couldn't do any other serious thing of your day. I think the balance between your efforts at one side and the fee at the other side was a bit distorted.
It's a pity the Mex don't want you to look the tv with them. Maybe when that man, Chavey is gone, you could change that? I myself don't look tv very much, but I can understand in prison this can be of some distraction...
I hope you won't have to go in confinement again. I have the impression you are a bit calmer than some time ago, even if you don't agree with things going on. Wel I hope you will be able to break the cycle.
I'm a bit down, but when I read about life in prison, it's just peanuts... I pray to another God than you, but I think it's all the same. If you have the possibility, you might pray for me to, OK?
I have really enjoyed reading your posts! It takes me back to a time when I once told one of my ESL students at Southeast Middle School in Winston that he was truly a gifted writer! I was captivated by his stories (remember "Charlie"?), but soon young Jesus went to high school, and I never saw him again.
I must say that I am STUNNED by how incredibly your writing has matured! Congratulations on your beautiful poetry!
I am still teaching and once again have some students who are at turning points in their lives. I'm very concerned about them, and I think they might benefit greatly from the wisdom of your perspective. I hope you won't mind if I share your poems with them.
Great shadows and highlights, I'm currently practising how to do faces myself, It's not easy, I find myself just looking at peoples faces and seeing where the light hits and what not.
RSS
I do, however, look upon it as a valid form of art, and I don't criticize it negatively, as I feel I lost that right when I ceased to enjoy it personally, as an art form. I hate it when somebody who obviously has no appreciation for the art that I do love becomes a critic of it. You can sense their disdain in their fakey reviews in things like "Rolling Stone" magazine and such.
I break out a little Staind every now and again still, (though I don't think they're Metal, but merely harder rock). This is in large measure because of Aaron Lewis' marvelous lyrical ability and introspection. That's about as close as I can get anymore the the thrash and riot of metal music.
For the dark side, give me Johnny Cash's last few years of sparse, haunting redemption songs, and apocalyptic imagery, with his mournful, pain laden, "been there, done that" voice.
I do love reading essays on virtually anything, as long as the writer is sincere on the subject they're writing about. Enthusiasm is enthusiasm, and it is always infectuous. Your essays bring that out. You make me wish I could love this music that is so precious to you. That's what honest, good writing does. Welcome back.
I got your letter a few days ago, but I think you will have my answer before you read this ;-). I plan to write to you this night still.
I think it's wise of you to quit that job. That job just cut your day in a lot of slices, you couldn't do any other serious thing of your day. I think the balance between your efforts at one side and the fee at the other side was a bit distorted.
It's a pity the Mex don't want you to look the tv with them. Maybe when that man, Chavey is gone, you could change that? I myself don't look tv very much, but I can understand in prison this can be of some distraction...
I hope you won't have to go in confinement again. I have the impression you are a bit calmer than some time ago, even if you don't agree with things going on. Wel I hope you will be able to break the cycle.
I'm a bit down, but when I read about life in prison, it's just peanuts... I pray to another God than you, but I think it's all the same. If you have the possibility, you might pray for me to, OK?
Send you a big hug!
Little Pilgrim
I have really enjoyed reading your posts! It takes me back to a time when I once told one of my ESL students at Southeast Middle School in Winston that he was truly a gifted writer! I was captivated by his stories
(remember "Charlie"?), but soon young Jesus went to high school, and I never saw him again.
I must say that I am STUNNED by how incredibly your writing has matured! Congratulations on your beautiful poetry!
I am still teaching and once again have some students who are at turning points in their lives. I'm very concerned about them, and I think they might benefit greatly from the wisdom of your perspective. I hope you won't mind if I share your poems with them.
Thank you again for sharing your gifts.
Warmest regards,
Ms. Renegar
both look awesome