There are lots of sources where you'll find Tantalus' story, the poor sod. There he stands, up to his knees in water, fruit dangling just above his head, and yet he can’t eat or drink a thing. It’s the ultimate cosmic tease, isn’t it? The gods clearly had a flair for ironic punishments, but honestly, … Continue reading Tantalus: The Original Snackless Snacker
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Oh, Kiss Me, Autumn
Autumn has arrived. Last night, plagued by restless sleep, I found myself unable to surrender to slumber. Instead, I toyed with words, letting them tumble and twist, a late-night distraction born of weary thoughts. What began as a simple exercise in the haze of sleeplessness soon transformed, and somewhere amidst that nocturnal rambling, a poem … Continue reading Oh, Kiss Me, Autumn
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