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Saturday, 08 August 2009

Wednesday, 05 August 2009

  • 4 words

    They're tiny little words.  Very simple, and very easy to understand.  There is no misinterpretation, but only a precedent of their use.  These four simple words form into a question, a simple question.  However, despite its simplicity, this question carries one of the largest weights of any that one person can ask another.  After all, this question can and will change the lives of the one who asked and the one who answered, as well as almost every single person who has any tie to either of the aforementioned parties.

    Due to this question's weight and precedents, more often than not, anyone who has the nerve to ask it usually puts off asking until said person is completely sure the after-effects will not be harmful, and that the one being asked will answer favorably.

    Why, then, am I already considering this question in my mind, after such a short amount of time?  Why, then, have I already made mention of my considerations to the person I plan on asking this simple, profound question, as well as a close mutual friend (I only plan on asking the one person, but said mutual friend knows that I am considering this question.)?  Thankfully, before a final decision will be made regarding this question, there will be much discussion regarding it and its impact on those around us.

    For now, though, I'm comfortable in the fact that the future I've recently sought seems to be inching closer and closer.

Sunday, 12 July 2009

  • Birthday

    So... Today is kinda my 20th birthday.  Also, the week leading up to said birthday saw the most number of visitors to my site ever, at least 114 (at last count).  As such, I'll make this short, sweet, and not at all philosophical (unlike most of the rest of my posts.)

    I'd like to take the time to thank everyone who has visited, or will visit, my site; who have read what I've written.  I hope that I have made some sort of impact on your life, even if just for a few seconds.  I'm honestly surprised at the positive feedback I've received, both on my page, and in response to comments I've made elsewhere.

    Again, thank you to everyone who has visited me, subscribed to me, commented on what I've written, etc.  Here's to another 20 years of life, love, growth, and experience.  *lifts up a glass of iced tea*  Cheers!

Monday, 22 June 2009

  • Accused Again

    Accused again
    for a crime I have not
    nor ever will
    commit.

    Accused again.
    Not through logic,
    no, but I think
    by jealousy

    Accused again,
    but different now,
    since the "victim"
    is on my side

    Accused again.
    The rage before
    has subsided
    to apathy.

    Accused again,
    but I care not.
    A name is just that,
    and not truth.

    Accused again,
    but so long as truth remains,
    the name will never
    have weight.

    Accused again.
    Perhaps not the last,
    but at this rate
    it may just be.

    Accused again,
    and aren't we all?
    Though few titles
    are as bad.

    Accused again,
    and I would never
    wish this rubbish
    on even my accuser.

    Accused again,
    when really,
    the accuser this time
    is the guilty one.

    Accused again,
    and though I may not care,
    the pain
    remains.

    Accused again.
    Are they so blind?
    Are they so cruel?
    Are they so... jealous?

    Accused again.
    You are lucky, sir,
    that she has yet
    to pick just one side.

    Accused again,
    but I won't fight.
    This isn't at all worth
    the effort; the time.

    Accused again.
    Accused again...
    It still hurts.
    It still hurts...

Tuesday, 10 March 2009

  • Please lend me your support

    First thing is first.  If you do not agree with the contents of this post, please do not reply saying so.  I only wish to garner support, not let it become another "stereotypical internet thread" that turns into flames, hatred, stupidity, and the like.

    A few hours ago, I came across this link, thanks to a friend of mine.  What I saw filled me with a slue of emotions, such that my mind could not rest, and I could not sleep.  These include, but are not limited to: anger, fear, love, pity, shame, and above all, purpose.  I've been surprised before at the lengths that so-called "Christians" will go to to further the message of hate, and not love; of shunning, and not accepting, others just because of their differences.  My friends, my fellow writers, and my fellow Christians, since when were we taught to hate others?  When were we ever taught to be closed-minded, to not accept others, to be so arrogant as to say that our interpretation of God's word is absolute?

    Were we not taught to "love one another; as I have loved you, that ye love one another." - St. John 13:34 (KJ)  Does not God love us all?  As St. Peter told the Ephesians, "And be ye kind one to another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." - Ephesians 4:32 (KJ)  How can these people from Westboro Baptist Church, based in Kansas, call themselves Christians, and followers of Christ, when they say "GOD HATES MARYLAND" with such absolute authority?  Does not God hold absolute authority?

    My friends... though I may not be a "good Christian," nor attend services regularly, nor read the Bible that often.  However, I was raised to love my neighbor, to help others, and to keep the doors to the Church of Christ open, because all people are His children, and they all deserve to know His love for them.  Therefore, I cannot allow this display of hatred take place unopposed, for the love of Christ is what drives me to do so.  "The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.  Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.  For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright." - Psalms 11: 5-7 (KJ)  Therefore, if I cannot teach those who wish to bring harm to my neighbors that God loves all, and that God's love is as absolute and perfect as his authority, than I wish to do all that I can to protect those students, teachers, and faculty at Towson High School from the evils of these false Christians.

    I shall end with this prayer.  Lord, I pray to you this day that you give me the strength to protect my neighbors form those who wish to cause harm in Your name.  I pray to you this day to give me the courage to face my adversaries, and the wisdom to teach them your words of kindness and love.  I pray, also, that your words may not reach deaf ears, but that they may truly learn your mercy and love, and that, if they seek forgiveness for their deeds, that you may grant it them, in your infinite mercy.  I pray for those who attend and work for Towson High School, that they may be protected from these messages of hate, discrimination, and blasphemy.  Lord, I pray you protect them, and keep them in your mercy and peace.  I ask also that this prayer be applied to all those who have to hear and suffer words and actions of hate and violence in Your name.  I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, my, our, Saviour and Lord.  Amen.

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