Author Archives: jackpelham

The Product of My Choices

I am in so many waysThe product of my choices—The aggregate of my decisions—And the consequences thereof.

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I Cannot Make You

It is regrettable to me in this moment,During which I am trying to relate to youSome new and useful informationFor the quest on which you have set out,That I cannot make you thinkWhile you listen—Or, to put it metaphorically, that … Continue reading

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Was Satan Involved in The Murder of Abel?

Was Satan involved in the Cain and Abel story? I think so. Let me show you what I find in the various texts and you can judge for yourself. And you can read my poem about it here if you … Continue reading

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The Defiance of Self-Banishment: The Way of Cain

When you hold to a positionThat is demonstrably false,Whether in fact, in logic, or morality—And you know—Or should know,That it is flawed— This is an outcropping—This is a signal—This is an evidence—That you have mismanaged yourself—That you have misstepped in … Continue reading

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I Look At the Young Guy

I look at the young guy and seeHis pride oozing from his pores,Plain as day for me to see. And which shall I do first?—Remember when I was like that myself,Or hope there are yet older guys than me,Who can … Continue reading

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Some of the Best Things

Some of the best things I’ve ever createdWere created when I ought to have beenWorking on worthy, non-creative things.

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Really Listening

I have to say right away that these words are quite convicting to me personally, and I share them for the good of all, myself included.

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How Can I Be Kinder?

A Facebook friend was asking everyone how she should be kinder, and I realized I had a lot to say about this topic in general. So here’s my reply to her—edited to be more polished and thorough as a blog … Continue reading

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They Don’t Believe in Fire

I wondered for a long timeWhy some have such disdainFor the fireman—do-gooder that he is—With his attitude of command and priority. But then I finally realized the surprising truth—That it’s because they don’t believe in fire.

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It Saddens Me

It saddens me to thinkThat you might not haveSomeone who thinks about youEvery day and hopes the best for you.

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