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Book Review: King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Tietsu

  I don’t demand much from my nonfiction. If you’re teaching me something and can convey it even in a lightly poetic prose then I’m going to love you. Maybe I’m just cheap, maybe I’m just easily impressed by people … Continue reading →

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Why Say Anything?

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Tietsu

Let’s all just be nice. Let’s all just smile. It is best, you see. No one can hear you scream, no one can feel your concern. Better silent and smiling than snarling and upset. You see, it’s all so simple. … Continue reading →

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Dream #2

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Tietsu

Chattel dressed as men bathe in sweat, death, and whatever fluid the body can spare. The hull bleeds out men and timber like a septic wound, letting in the burn of fresh ocean water. Drums beat as half-whole oar-man groan … Continue reading →

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