Moving On

Take a step and walk.

Onward and out the door.

Find the subject and talk.

About anyone or anything.

Brevity will be your rock.

In your time of need.

Your expectations grow like a stalk.

From your needs to the floor.

So step away from the flock…

-aaa

Sundays

Saturday is long gone.

Until now I wasn’t thinking about next week.

Now I’m getting ready for it.

Day is almost over.

And the weekend went by too fast.

Yet I’m not finished relaxing.

So much to do…

-aaa

Change my Name?

If you had to change your name, what would your new name be?

This is an intriguing question. I have a very straightforward answer. My name comes from my father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Anthony Andrew Aquino Jr.

I will share a quick tidbit about the origins of my shortened first name as my Great Grandfather told me years ago.

When many of the Italian immigrants came to Ellis Island long ago, since they didn’t speak English they sported a tag that read “TONY” short for “To New York”.

Thank you as always for reading.

-aaa

Ant’s Poetic Form Toolshed

A tanka here and a haiku there

Clogyrnachs and quadrilles everywhere.

Quantrains, palindromes a plenty

A-to-Zed and a limerick if any.

Acrostic and diminishing are other forms

Ars Poetica and cinquain, far from norms

Abstract, sound, anagram, and The Blitz

Add to this poet’s toolshed kits.

There are other styles I rehearse

Straight up AB rhymes and Free verse.

Magic 9 and dizain complete my list

Of poetic forms plus adding my own twist.

I sometimes rhyme tankas or haikus

Just to give myself more to do….

-aaa

I‘m Free

Still image from the film Tommy

Today I no longer owe any more alimony to my ex-wife. I feel so amazing. It’s like getting an $800 a month raise which I am. These past two years I had to pay went by so fast.

It’s a long story. It’s not a great story or a fair one but nonetheless, it’s one that’s coming to an end, today.

In honor of my most recent divorce (I have 1.5 other ones) I have a poem. I’m submitting below. It’s a palindrome poem because those are very challenging and again I’m not saying I don’t endorse the institution of marriage but for me it’s over forever.

As always, thanks for reading.

-aaa

Marriage is Hell is Marriage

Marriage is hell

Husbands manipulate wives

Honesty without commitments in

relationships

In commitments without honesty

Wives manipulate husbands

Hell is marriage

-aaa

My Philosophy Of Love Sex and Everything in Between

⚠️Warning ⚠️

Caution, these are my humble opinions from my experience and my lessons learned with women, etc. is it not facts? Is it not generalizations, rather just an opinion of this guy. lol

Now I need to share some of my approaches and philosophies of sex and love at this time. I know that those first moments of intimacy are the best and are truly beyond fun and amazing. 

First, women control sex, period, end of story no if’s ands or butts, unless they allow it. We as men have to know and accept this and not try to change it because it will never change. The best thing to treat your significant other as well as possible consistently. Make his/her dreams come true and then you will get those intimate physical moments that us men live on and starve without. Treat your partner the way you would want to be treated, but better. Respect and comfort are critical. Most if not all women think they look hideous. It’s not true and you must do all you can to dispel these negative image thoughts because they will hinder you in the bedroom. Build your woman up, tell her she looks amazing and that you feel amazing just standing next to her. Be honest, of course because that should be true or why are you even with her in the first place? 

Plan things out, the perfect dinner, the best time she can have. Drive her, open all doors and order for her at the restaurant after she shares what she wants. Women want a man that can be confident and in control and demonstrate that you can be without being over-bearing. They want to feel safe and know that their needs are being met in every way. You need to help her feel well enough to get naked with you and that’s no small task. I’m an empath and still struggle with the details and keep in mind even if you do everything perfectly it can and often still will not go the way you would like, but that is ok. You will be closer to her for this and she will receive a lot of intimacy even if you don’t and this will bode well for you in the future.

Women are complex amazingly challenging creatures and any number of things in their own minds can take sex out of the picture even if you do your best to help reassure them that they are safe, sexy and beautiful. If this happens, and it will (a lot), just enjoy the moment and quality time you spend together. And believe, me she will remember, and it is a good time to appreciate each other’s company. Sex should never be a goal, it should be an ideal or a place you’d like to get to and if you enjoy and appreciate each other, you will get there at least occasionally. That’s as good as it will get. The grand creator has a great sense of humor. Men are made hungry and women are made thirsty. It is difficult to create a perfect meal that both can enjoy, and sometimes its almost a happy accident. Enjoy it when it happens. In the meantime, treat women the way you know they deserve to be treated not just because they control sex and all physical love but because they will protect and help you too if you help them feel save and empowered.

What about other people, you say! “Joey Schlamoze gets sec every night and Lanie Schlamaze always makes love to her man…” Do not compare, of course you are going to see and hear the best from others because they want you to despise them and want their life. They don’t tell you about the times their partner(s) hit them or have psychological issues. They do not tell you that sex is the only love they know and have. The adage never gets lost that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. In reality, life doesn’t give most of us even remotely close to what we want, but some are great at masking it making their lives seem ideal. Its all a façade, the happiest sounding people often are far from it. They just want others to envy their life. Worry about your own happiness and keep your lawn (life) healthy always doing what is best for you and your own happiness.

            Ok sex, this is not going to be explicit, at all. I am not Dr. Ruth, nor do I claim to be an expert in anything. This is just my philosophy on sex. I cannot emphasize this enough as it bears repeating, in heterosexual relationships women control sex. Any men attempting to control sex in heterosexual relationships are likely misfits in society and need to be taken out and put away someplace very safe and secure for a long long time. Now, believe it or not we spent a lot of time already taking about women and sex. It is all about how they feel in general and at the time. You want your partner to feel safe with you. You want her to feel cherished beautiful and sexy whether she is thin like a rail or curvy and cute. Appreciate all over her, this starts with her mind. Nothing is sexier than a smart strong-minded woman. Man-up and allow her to be strong, embrace it and have no fear. She is with you that should tell you all you need to know. Listen to what she says with words and her body and you will please her as much as she can stand. Then definitely stop, when she tells you to. 

            Do not worry about your pleasure, if she is feeling, happy, safe, appreciated, fulfilled she will turn that on you. And believe me, you will also feel happy and very appreciated afterwards. That is, it simple, it is all about the woman’s mind. You need to help her feel attractive, safe and secure, and as long as the planets align (it takes that too sometimes) she will let you have her… 

Even if not, you are doing it right, keep in mind there are a million factors that need to be satisfied for sex to happen, and there’s a better than good chance some of them will prevent it from happening. This happens (a lot), do not think it is you or a lack of attraction. It could be anything from a woman feeling heavy because she didn’t like the way a dress looked on her to a model in a magazine article that makes her feel ugly. Never give up hope and do not blame yourself or you’ll go down a rough road that may never end. Take care of you when you need that, she will understand or should as you need a safe harmless release more often than not as we as men need ‘physical affection’. Women do not, remember that…

thank you for reading.

-aaa

Writing Poetry

Whimsical, witty, and poignant

Reaching in deep from the inside

Impacting as many as I can

True to myself and emotions

Including everyone in my audience

Never compromising on my artistry

Gratitude for my readers and their feedback

Plenty of poetic forms to choose from

Originality is critical

Empathy builds up my imagery

Time spent creating it all

Realizing I’m doing this

Yet I have much more I want to create…

-aaa

My Favorite Chocolate Bar

Describe your dream chocolate bar.

This is truly a very fun question. It goes without saying that my favorite chocolate candy bar since I first tried it to now is Whatchamacallit.

Milk Chocolate covered crunchy peanut butter cookie with a peanut butter patty and caramel. What’s not to love. All the textures and the creaminess of the chocolate, caramel, and peanut butter it’s amazing.

You really should try one sometime and thank you for reading.

-aaa

80 Days Old / 80 Days in a Row

I didn’t realize that I posted all 80 days in a row that I’ve had my blog going. I’m still a newbie on the block here. I know many of you have been here blogging for five years eight years 10 years 15 years, while I’m just under 90 days. I have a lot to learn still, and I hope I learn it quickly.

Every day, I try to challenge myself and create unique material and different forms, formats, and writing types. I have this website I use it has 168 different poetic forms so I’m always trying out new ones here hopefully doing them justice.

I basically write, stream a consciousness, it goes basically from my brain to my iPhone to the blog every day.

I had a glut of previous material when I first started which was nice but gone by week 2. So I’ve been writing all new material pretty much most of the time here.

Truly, I’ve never written this much in my entire life. It’s very challenging and difficult, but I think I’m getting away with it at least for now.

I have days where I have writer’s block and I have to just find little ways to get something out of myself. I do exercises that get that going again and so far so good. Thank you all for your love and support on this blog. I hope my writing lives up to the comments you give me.

Thank you again for reading. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

-aaa

Favorite Childhood Book

Do you remember your favorite book from childhood?

When I was a child, there were so many books I loved that I can’t just pick one so I’m going to just list some of them.

The boxcar children by Gertrude Chandler Warner.

Then again, maybe I won’t buy Judy Blume.

The lion, the witch and the wardrobe by CS Lewis.

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg.

Mrs. Frisby and the rats of Nimh by Robert C. O’Brien.

Island of the blue dolphins by Scott O’Dell

These are just a few… 😉

As always, thank you for reading.

-aaa

Zane the Zebra Zombie

Zane’s not quite alive but isn’t dead

He’s turned into a zombie zebra instead.

He’s the oddest zebra you’ve ever seen

Not many zebras sport a shade of green.

He’s quite I must say

Especially on St. Patrick’s Day.

Don’t worry, I know what zombies like to eat

But Zane likes grass, potatoes, and beets.

Toasted in butter baked on a range

These eating habits are kind of strange.

But in the end for a zombie quite sane

As Zane doesn’t like to eat any brains…

-aaa

Allie the Anxious Alligator

Art by Marco Antonio Rodriguez

Allie was nervous sometimes beyond belief

From her green tail to her 80 sharp teeth.

She felt scared around strangers and those she knew.

So scared she didn’t know what to do.

Since she was a little hatchling

Anxiety has been a constant thing.

But Allie longs to have more fun

To play with alligator friends under the sun.

She tries to be brave as much as she can

But those butterflies in her tummy get out of hand.

Life can be hard, cruel, and unfair

Especially for alligators that really care.

Allie’s friends do often help her out

Reassuring her which friendship is all about.

Each day forward her bravery less wavers

Encountering a new adventure she savors.

Just take it easy one day at a time

With each, one less mountain to climb.

-aaa

Three Favorite Books and Why

List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?

It’s a difficult question so I try to pick three of my favorite friends when I have so many.

First, I must say this book is one that changed my life. I read this book at a time when I really needed what it shared. Book is called The Untethered Soul by Alan Singer. This book discusses and questions the concepts of wha consciousness truly is, how to achieve unconditional happiness, and what our emotions truly are. Also how they all interact.

My second book is one that I have read a number of times. This is by my favorite science fiction author Orson Scott card called Ender’s Game. Simulated wargames in zero G, space genius children in orbit learning to become great leaders, what’s not to love? One gifted child standing on his own, having to deal with what adults deal with great story.

My final book is one of the silliest wittiest books I’ve ever read. Joseph Heller’s masterpiece of anti war satire, Catch 22. Great characters and very witty dialog. Some of the funniest names you’ll read in a book. Many funny twists and turns as antihero protagonist bombardier John Yossarian tries to escape future deadly dangerous bombing missions by feigning insanity. His attempts are in vain though, because the very act of faking insanity to preserve his own life is actually an act of sanity. Hence the expression catch 22.

Frankly, many other books could be in the top three for me as I’ve read many great books in my life. These (current too 3) are my favorite ones right now that I’ve read most of them more than once.

These are the kind of books I wouldn’t mind having if I was on stranded an island.

Thank you for reading. 😊

-aaa

The Racer

Dally is his name

Racing cars is his game.

All of his Hot Wheels aligned

He acts out races all the time.

He’s a 6 year old is future NHRA Hall of Fame…

-aaa

Zach, the Forgetful Elephant

Zach, a young elephant was upset

Since unlike his contemporaries, he’d always forget.

Homework, notes, the ladder for his bunk

If it wasn’t attached he’d misplace his trunk.

Consuming more ginseng would be a sure bet…

-aaa

Mr Flip Flop

Mr Flip Flop was about to Drop

With direction reversals he just can’t stop.

His left is right and right is left

At getting things backwards he’s adept.

You’ll find him indecisive at a shop…

-aaa

It’s a Journey…

Never let the harder parts bog you down.

Life’s journeys can be somewhat difficult.

It’s where we end up, so you need not frown.

Don’t beat yourself up, for it’s not your fault.

There’s sugar and spice but other times, salt.

Step up now and forget about the past.

For if you’d don’t, a happiness won’t last.

Now, you kick up your heals and celebrate.

As your best times will come upon you fast.

Being your best self in an ideal state…

-aaa

What Fears Have I Overcome?

What fears have you overcome and how?

One big fear I’m still trying to overcome is that the first 50 or so years of my life a lot of them were a waste.

I married two narcissistic women, engaged to a third. I gave them 26 years of my life and it was all in toxic relationships. I’ll never get those back. So that’s my fear that I wasted half my life so far.

On the other hand, everything happens for a reason, and I have to believe it was all part of my journey to become who I am right now. I’m the best person I’ve ever been, and I don’t know if I would be if I hadn’t gone through all that.

So I guess I am conquering my fear that it was a waste those hard years.

Thanks for reading as always have a great rest of your Sunday.

-aaa

Not so Crusty Dusty

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Dusty felt crusty and old

From all things he was told.

He felt instant rage for the sappers

Those damn whippersnappers.

So tapped one and knocked him out cold…

-aaa

Three Things Challenge M713

Love, it can get Messy

Crash burn fizzle and fry

Each time we give love a try.

It’s very messy stuff you see

Between people such as you and me.

We try our best with the best inventions

But it all goes “tilt”, even with good intentions.

Yet once again we reach out try

To find mutual love before we die.

Some says it’s simple like nouns or gerunds

Though to me, I still feel it’s fools errand.

It’s truly more than holding and kissing

We’re trying to find that part of us that’s missing.

So venture out, and make new friends

With hope our foolish quests, one day will end….

-aaa

Simple Joys in Life

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

This is a great question. The most simple source of joy in my everyday life is writing.

Pouring my heart and soul into my words in many written forms brings me immense joy. Sharing some of these works here, and having people actually read it, and like it is even more joy, bonus joy. 😊

As always, thank you for reading.

-aaa

More Than Myself

I

Am

Not

That

Same

Nerdy

Little

Boy

Who

Sunk

Away

From

Any

Challenge

He

Ever

Faced,

I

Am

Now

A

Man

With

A

Plan

A

Purpose

To

Live

His

Best

Life

Ever

Right

Here

Right

Now

Watch

Me

Soar

Like

A

Brilliant

Comet

-aaa

Beauty’s Happy Thoughts

Beauty, stood alone, collecting her thoughts.

She collected them, safely storing each.

Not conflicted by her haves and have nots.

A happy contentment just in her reach.

Sweet feeling inside like a summer peach.

Her lived life thus far has been far from fair.

Now she floats through, almost lighter than air.

Filled with a strength she thought she’d never have.

Strolling down the boulevard with a flare.

A fulfilled life that she’d happily grab.

-aaa

The Odd Duck

Stop staring at me

You don’t know me at all

Keep your judgements to yourself

Or else you’ll be the one to take the fall.

Just because I’m not like you

Doesn’t mean I’m in the wrong

I’ll beat to my own drummer

And I sing a different song.

Nonconformity is not a sin

It’s just another way to live life

True uniqueness and weirdness too

Has sometimes been a personal strife.

In my youth I wanted to belong

So much so that it made me sad

But when I didn’t fit in with my peers

It often left me feeling bad.

What could I say to myself

If I could journey back in time

Words of encouragement and self love

Like “No, Anthony, you’re not a slime”

So I let these words flow out of me

My aims are honest and true

I love this oddball of a guy

And I think the world will too…

-aaa

Day’s End Foretold

The shadows grow long.

The nightingales sing their song.

I don’t think they’re wrong.

The sky turns deep red.

Time to put the day to bed.

Rest your wearied head.

Just welcome the night.

Knowing all will be alright.

When we lose daylight…

-aaa