Of what benefit is knowledge? That depends on how well one is able to apply it. We can certainly know a lot of things, but that doesn’t mean we are always able, or even willing, to properly apply that knowledge when called upon. We may know that eating certain foods can trigger allergic reactions but …
Across waters silent, there, reflecting, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Across waters silent, there, reflecting in a mirror smooth and silver My spirit sits amongst marble columns and wonders Why my soul sits on the other side, Like a husk, like a cast off hide. Why do we sometimes flee from ourselves, That fleshly temple …
Those moments carefully stored away, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. I am walking over hallowed ground Over graveyards white and bleached It’s perfectly silent, there is no sound The world is quietly beseeched I keep on treading, trudging I behold my soul grudging As I step over sticks and Styx Because time has lost it’s …
A red dichotomy, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. Fields of red Color of passion Color of dread Like love flowing Blood spilled My appreciation, growing I turn in disgust My heart rejoice’ My soul shudders For warmth fills its chambers As anger and rage flutters As I imagine all the people Don’t want to think …
Behind the water, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. There is a subtleness In that rigidness That frigidness Of the cold air A noble flair An eternity Frozen A moment Suspended My fingers can’t quite touch it My eyes not quite see it My mind not quite grasp it Here I am Resting Testing The waters Reaching …
A message of strength, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker. It never ceases to amaze me how artificial things can have a profound emotional impact. I often admire the ability of Japanese animation (see Anime) to really get the audience involved, creating a feeling of attachment and subsequent joy or sadness depending on the story. I …
