Writing a haiku But messing up when counting; It's snowing on Mt. Fuji https://youtu.be/nvd3cstly9A?si=3iXMtxpDwmQl4J40 https://madmanrequiem.com/2023/11/25/mountain-guru-2/

When you call a Sage ignorant He understands what you mean And so he will amicably agree; When you call a Pilgrim ignorant He's already aware that he cannot see So he simply asks you to explain it to me; However, when you call a Fool ignorant He proves it when he not only disagrees … Continue reading Dunning-Kruger

Sometimes writing hurts Like being dragged through gravel Using blood as ink

Do the cells that make up the eyes know what an eye looks like?

Donating Right arm, orange ring, green 3, booth 1, machine 05 After a quick time last time I'm back to a long wait Not as long as those other 2 times But still just starting at 9:44 for my 8:45 appointment ... These "poems" If you can even call them that Are boring I only … Continue reading Geerpres

Waking when it's late Or does this count as early? When does the night switch? https://madmanrequiem.com/2023/10/19/light-switch/

Keeping track of days Blurring together like haze An unfocused gaze

The Gold Cup Final USA v Mexico The best of the rest

Donating today Right arm, red ring, green 9, booth 3, machine 14 Today was a first After the last two times Where just waiting, combined, was 2-3 hours This was the first time The place was so empty They checked me in 5 minutes early There's a decent chance I could be in & out … Continue reading NØ W8

I'm coming to the realization that the next mass extinction - whether it be caused by climate change, nuclear war, or AI - will be the first artificial one.