Issues
"Nothing But Fear..." - A Mechanic's Misguided Design. Content Warning.
The way I see my family now is very different from how I viewed them all just a few years ago, before my identity crisis began. Perhaps the one that hurts the most to realize didn't have my best interests at heart is my dad. It was somewhat expected with my mother, and my relationship with my (half-)sister has always been a detached, one-and-done type of failure, so those are easier to accept.
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)3 years ago in Men
Fathers are overrated
I am the product of a once angry man. I am 36 years old and still harbor a grudge over my father’s frustration at life. If I could sum up him up in one word it would be: provocable. It didn’t take a lot to stir up his fragile emotions and get him riled up enough to yell at me and my 4 sisters. Including my mother, there were 6 women against 1 man where the man dictated everything.
By Anna Torres3 years ago in Men
Thank you father
Thank you father for being the help that gave birth to me, to have me come into such a beautiful, natural world with nature and human-made wonders all around me. Thank you for being by my side all these years and teaching me lessons about life in your own special way. As I grow older now, I see things more clearly from your perspective, although I resented them for quite a long time. I see where things went wrong and I see how you thought what you did was right and how you hold onto your arrogance that you are right through all that you have done for the family.
By Just Daniel3 years ago in Men
Paternal Reflections
The first time I saw the film ‘Bullitt' I cried buckets, but I was the only one moved in this way. Apparently everyone else enjoyed the film! Even more strange, I did not discover the reason for this lachrymose flood until half-way through the movie, and the shock took some years to wear off.
By Elaine Sihera3 years ago in Men
On Sunday afternoon
On Sunday afternoon, I went to the shore grassland located in Binhu New District. I can see the green here from a distance. Here, in front of you are a piece of grassland, a total of 280,000 square meters. There are a lot of hills around, standing on the hill to look down, everything is so ordinary, this is very quiet. The tall buildings in the distance are only a few shadows here, as if they have been far away from life. Under a hill, there is a small man-made lake, shimmering in the sunlight, which is crystal clear. The spring breeze keeps blowing, making the lake a small wave, feeling poetic. And next to this, there is a broad avenue, looking at it, very long, giving a feeling of relaxation, walking on the wide road, the heart has become broad, forgetting many troubles and worries, on the left hand side of the road, there are rows of tall and straight trees, pleasing to the eye, imagine whether the future is as perfect as this bright color. Behind the green trees is Chaohu Lake, and at this time they are like a group of guards wearing camouflage uniforms, standing guard on the roadside. Their straight trunks also make me involuntarily erect, giving me confidence, what can not do? Relatively speaking, today's spring breeze is also a little strong, it should be for the earth to completely recover and embrace me warmly, let me wake up, wake up every part that is still sleeping, wake up a new self. This green world, I can not help but think of the ancient poem: "spring breeze and green river south bank", that a "green" how good to use! Perhaps in the future, there will be "upper and lower water turtle", "fairy palm peak", "Dahongpao", "Jade female peak", "Dolomite", "fairy fishing platform", "and lotus peak", "jade pillar peak". There is a legend about the Jade Goddess peak: the Jade Emperor had three daughters, the elder sister loved to be beautiful, the second sister loved to be slim, the third sister loved to hold the child, and one day the elder sister committed a crime and was sent down to earth. After her demotion, she met a king, and she was fascinated by the king, and they fell in love. When the Jade Emperor found out about this, he created an iron monster so that they could never see each other. One day when the Queen Mother was combing her hair at the Southern Gate of Heaven, she found that they were more than happy to die, and she was so distressed that she threw down the combing mirror and turned it into a river so that they could see each other. We get on the bamboo platoon immediately put on the life jacket, platoon immediately forward. We listened to the explanation of Pai Gong while enjoying the scenery on both sides. Came to the five Qu I looked up at the cliff, suddenly, I found a pile of rotten wood in the hole in the stone wall, "Mother, I saw the hanging coffin! "I shouted in a hurry, and my mother looked up and found the hanging coffin. Time flies! We're almost at the end!I lay still in bed, the white ceiling stinging my eyes. The earthy yellow wind whirled past the window with sand, and now and then - two dry branches flew by... .... I looked at the object in my hand - the last green leaf in the world, tears gradually blurred my eyes, the past events in my mind - emerge.... When I was young, the world was green! Walking on the way to school every day, my eyes are full of those particularly lovely things: after experiencing the cold branches, the purple buds emerge; The willows by the roadside had grown caterpillars again; The first peach blossom blossomed on a street; That winter jasmine is shaped like a feather duster... Whenever that time, I will not stop admiring your beauty - the beauty of nature. And you will always thank me for letting a fresh wind brush my hair; Let a pink petal fall from my eyes; Let the crisp song of a lovely cuckoo reach my ears; Let the scent of a wisp of roses float in the air; Or just send me alfalfa, wild leeks, and let me eat enough... I always thought of you as a good friend. Happy, looking for you jump; When I am sad, I cry to you about my troubles. And you always send willow branches to accompany me to dance with the wind; Send petals to wipe the tears from my eyes. However, as I grew up, year after year, human technology became more and more developed, and the need for nature became more and more frequent. They picked all the flowers and replaced them with bottles of perfume; They pulled away leaves and grass and replaced them with "green grass drinks" for sheep farms; They have cut down the trees and replaced them with houses..... Gradually, the land cracked, desertification, dust wind more. Now, the world is yellow! When you go out, you need to wear a "hair care cap" with an eye mask and a mask, and the whole body must be wrapped tightly. Otherwise, the hair will be covered with dust, the eyes will be captivated by sand, the skin will be cut by the strong wind. Children's laughter is gone, green homes are gone. Walking on the road, no longer see the blue sky, just full of black clouds, even the sun does not appear. I can no longer feel the breeze, see no petals, hear no songs, smell no aromas, taste no wild vegetables... ... I know. You're sick. When you were dying, a long-lost breeze drifted into my room and opened the book "Beautiful Nature." I see in the book, there is a green leaf, that is my bookmark. I understand, you asked me to preserve this green leaf, this last green leaf... .. ... The sound of the stone hitting the glass pulls me back to reality. Tears have soaked the pillow. Are you okay? Naturally, I finally understand you......
By juan bornstein3 years ago in Men
When it comes to
When it comes to the Spring Festival, everyone is no stranger, the most nostalgic Chinese people than the Spring Festival, the Spring Festival is the historical representative of our Chinese nation. The Spring Festival is the most solemn and distinctive festival of Chinese folk. In the countryside, people hang red and large lanterns in front of every household, and some stick couplets on both sides of the gate. The Spring Festival is the most lively festival, is also the oldest festival, generally New Year's Eve and the first day of the first month commonly known as "New Year", at this time should be every family reunion to eat together! To the New Year, the rural adults are busy preparing for the New Year, the street is selling firecrackers, selling couplets, the market is crowded with people to buy New Year's goods, everywhere floating the taste of the year. We came to hometown Guizhou, here is my father, second uncle, third uncle live place, there is grandma waiting for us at home, it is a no air conditioning, no heating home, are wooden houses, the family can only sit around a stove to roast a fire, because it is too cold, outside under the snow, the mountains are all white. I often complain about this place, because there is no fixed time to eat, I feel that I am eating at any time, and it is not our previous meal point, every time I can't eat, I have to often nest in bed, grandma will call me to eat again and again. My brother and sister were all clamoring to go out and buy firecrackers, Adults had to take us together, we saw fireworks feel every good, we took a big pocket each kind of firecrackers have bought some, the 30th day of the New Year's Eve dinner, the adults said that tonight can sleep after twelve o 'clock, to twelve o 'clock, we are sleepy fast, suddenly outside the sound of firecrackers, waiting for the adults to put the big firecrackers, my brother and I My sister also put up the small firecrackers we bought, which made the whole yard very lively. The good time soon passed, the fourth day of the New Year mom and dad will go to work we will leave. The day grandma waved goodbye to grandma outside the window, Grandma also smiled and waved goodbye to us, in fact, my heart is very reluctant to let us leave. The Spring Festival will soon be over, and we will have to study harder in the next semester.Man is a strange animal, why do people have so much trouble? Will there be so many difficulties? It's a question I may not know until I die. If I see God, if I see Allah, if I see Buddha, then I will bring this question to them. When I was a child, my mother told me that life is like a boat without sails in the vast ocean, you have it, but you can't control it. Just let it float slowly. Can you tell what's ahead? Sunlight? Wind and rain? An island to stay on? Or land to call home? Noooo! You never know. There may be sunshine after the wind and rain, or there may be continuous wind and rain. If you see land, and that land is covered in rain and wind, you are wondering whether or not you land on land but there is a sunny island. You will be faced with a choice of direction in life: will you settle down in the wind and rain or enjoy a moment of comfort on a sunny island? If you choose the former, then you are a brave person, you have to be responsible for your choice, bravely go on it - believe that one day the sun will come, but it is also possible that your - a sound are in the wind and rain, the past can not be turned back, There are a lot of people are braving the wind, rain and hard work, there are a lot of people successful, ushered in the most brilliant moment of life, in the original choice to feel lucky. There are also many people who were blown beyond recognition by the wind, were broken by the rain, and regretted the original choice. In the choice of island and land, some people will choose temporary comfort, win a moment of pleasure. It is quite possible that before long, when the storm comes, the sea will engulf the island and engulf your life. There is another rare situation, after you choose the island, your life is easy and happy from then on, until your life is over, the wind and rain do not come. With all this said, you may sigh and complain that the universe is so unfair, but that doesn't change anything. People in more times still need to bear, bear the sun, bear the wind and rain, bear happiness, bear setbacks.
By amber brown3 years ago in Men
A Father's Legacy : Father's Footprint challenge
"On this special day, I honor the father figure who has nurtured my dreams, cheered for my successes, and offered guidance during challenging times. You are my champion, and I'm so blessed to have you in my life. Happy Father's Day!"
By kulandaivel3 years ago in Men
Father's Footprint
Introduction: The influence of a father figure in shaping one's identity is profound and multifaceted. As I reflect upon my own life journey, I recognize the indelible mark my father has left on my character, values, and sense of self. This reflective essay delves into the pivotal role my father has played in molding my identity, examining the lessons learned, the values instilled, and the enduring impact he has had on my personal growth.
By Ogbelusi Ebenezer Oluwapelumi3 years ago in Men
