Schmalz

Joined December 2021

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Citizens Guide to Contemporary Life
Citizens Guide to Contemporary Life. This manual is prescribed for modern citizens in order to optimize efficiency and productivity. Significant changes may or may not be required depending upon the citizens starting point. Differing starting points may require extra time for realignment. This manual applies to those living individually, in shared housing, employed and unemployed.
By Schmalza day ago in Fiction
Winter Camp
Mountain frost sets in Campfire and soup feeds my soul Howling at the moon
By Schmalz22 days ago in Poets
Leaving it All Behind
I woke up this morning and the fog moved in with the rain Filled my mug the last thing that I've got to give away Feels like I've been losing for so long I'm not even in the game
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets
Mona
There's a girl who everyone knows Her name is Mona but nobody knows She sings and she'll dance a harmony She goes rambling all over town like destiny
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets
Midnight Moon
I woke up after midnight And thought I'd drift awhile Packed a bag sipped the whiskey too I'm going to visit that midnight moon
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets
Last Man in the Frozen Canyon
The caws of the crows echoed through the canyon walls and the frost stiffened in the morning freeze that comes before dawn. Today marks my second day in this desolate canyon that seems to be occupied by me alone. My bones shivered and muscles quaked throughout the long night. My leg was terribly wounded as I got separated from the rest of my men. Now, it is only me crawling along this bitterly cold canyon. Going up was not an option but I thought to myself I may be able to crawl down and out. The mission was clear; survival. If I could but crawl out of the canyon I could seek refuge at the village that sat upon the canyon's exit. But for the time being shivers and shrieks through my spine would be the only company I had until light.
By Schmalz2 years ago in Fiction
Leaving Today
I packed my bags up yesterday No reason left for me to stay Nothing left dreary days This time I'm going far to stay Been gone for years in my mind
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets
Going to the River
I’m going to the river Gonna rest my weary mind Listen to that stream And watch my life drift by Some ancient memory to ponder on
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets
That Friend of Mine
Is there anything out there Or only this hazy view Watching the water but its nothing to you I wonder if they’re waiting for me
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets
Ridge-line at Dusk
I stood a top a ridge As dusk was creeping in But the half-light shined through my eyes Blaming myself and your wicked pride
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets
I Can't Cut the Knot
In early June I went fishing a day or two I tied on a beautiful caddis in my view Thought that with it I’d only cast a few
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets
I'm a Fool
I’m just a fool Out here panning for gold Searching for beauty untold I’m just a fool Thinking things will change But a fools memories
By Schmalz2 years ago in Poets