Author S. K. Nicholas

x and i: a novel

a journal for damned lovers vol 1-3

scrape ’em off

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the world turns and stars burn

bodies pulsate and ooze sex then fade away like pretty much everything else

there’s anger and rebellion

a spark that ignites lives

ignites minds

and then comes safety and vulgar

vulgar

respectability

where people speak but say nothing

doing stuff but it’s just stuff and it holds no meaning

but they worship it

as if it were

the shit

as you grow older

only those who are mad are worth listening to

only those outside of society know the reasons why

which is why they’re outside

shunned

derided

mocked

so seek them out, let go of everyone else

scrape ’em off

close your eyes and fall through the floor

hold your breath, raise a drink

and remember who you’re supposed to

be

A Journal for Damned Lovers Volumes 1 & 2 on Amazon.co.uk

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26 responses to “scrape ’em off”

  1. Nandita Avatar
    Nandita

    I love this for many reasons, but mostly because of the adulation of so-called misfits. Great writing, Nicholas.

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      Thank you, my friend.
      I’m glad you appreciate my adulation of misfits.
      May it be our year to shine.

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      1. Nandita Avatar
        Nandita

        Amen!

      2. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
        AJournalForDamnedLovers

        🙂

  2. braveandrecklessblog Avatar
    braveandrecklessblog

    yes, this. should be tacked on my bathroom mirror.

    “close your eyes and fall through the floor

    hold your breath, raise a drink

    and remember who you’re supposed to

    be”

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      Thank you, Christine.

      Sometimes we need those little reminders to stay true to ourselves x

      Reply
  3. N. Ian McCarthy Avatar
    N. Ian McCarthy

    I don’t know why passion burns out the quickest. It does seem to, though. Probably the most challenging obstacle in a life is remaining true to oneself in spite of the experiential mass of disillusionment and grief. Here’s to the ones who keep on.

    Also, I might steal “vulgar respectability.” Rolls out of the mouth nicely.

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      Yes, here’s to those that keep going.

      It’s difficult to keep the fires burning at times, but we owe it to ourselves to make sure they never do.

      And I agree, ‘vulgar respectability’ rolls off the tongue just right.

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  4. 1Wise-Woman Avatar
    1Wise-Woman

    Yes! Love this ❤

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      I’m so glad you do. Thank you! ❤

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      1. 1Wise-Woman Avatar
        1Wise-Woman

        You’re welcome! It is very fitting for how I am feeling today. Glad to be on the outside ❤

      2. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
        AJournalForDamnedLovers

        I’m so pleased it came in handy for you 🙂

      3. 1Wise-Woman Avatar
        1Wise-Woman

        It sure did! 🙂

      4. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
        AJournalForDamnedLovers

        🙂

  5. 1Wise-Woman Avatar
    1Wise-Woman

    Reblogged this on A Lion Sleeps in the Heart of the Brave and commented:
    Cheers to SK Nicholas ❤

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      Thank you ever so much ❤

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      1. 1Wise-Woman Avatar
        1Wise-Woman

        ❤

  6. bobcabkings Avatar
    bobcabkings

    Reblogged this on cabbagesandkings524 and commented:
    S.K. Nicholas offers sage advice.

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      Thank you very much, Bob, and a happy new year to you my friend.

      Reply
  7. bobcabkings Avatar
    bobcabkings

    You’ve beautifully restated a truth anciently known.

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    Tao Te Ching – Lao Tzu – chapter 20

    Give up learning, and put an end to your troubles.

    Is there a difference between yes and no?
    Is there a difference between good and evil?
    Must I fear what others fear? What nonsence!
    Other people are contented, enjoying the sacrificial feast of the ox.
    In spring some go to the park, and climb the terrace,
    But I alone am drifting not knowing where I am.
    Like a new-born babe before it learns to smile,
    I am alone, without a place to go.

    Other have more than they need, but I alone have nothing.
    I am a fool. Oh, yes! I am confused.
    Other men are clear and bright,
    But I alone am dim and weak.
    Other men are sharp and clever,
    But I alone am dull and stupid.
    Oh, I drift like the waves of the sea.
    Without direction, like the restless wind.

    Everyone else is busy,
    But I alone am aimless and depressed.
    I am different.
    I am nourished by the great mother.

    (translation by Gia-fu Feng and Jane English)

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      How wonderful! Thank you for sharing this.

      Reply
  8. cariboucrossingsak Avatar
    cariboucrossingsak

    god, I love this. So well-said.

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      Thank you very much x

      Reply
  9. CinnamonGirl Avatar
    CinnamonGirl

    Nicely done

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    1. AJournalForDamnedLovers Avatar
      AJournalForDamnedLovers

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      1. CinnamonGirl Avatar
        CinnamonGirl

        You are welcome

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