Richard K Reedy
@richardsreflection.bsky.social
My faith leads me.
My philosophy guides me.
My words convict me.
I am guilty of love.
My philosophy guides me.
My words convict me.
I am guilty of love.
Sometimes the only way to release is to speak.
And I am speaking to the children of today.
I see you.
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And I am speaking to the children of today.
I see you.
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The Next Generation
The Next Generation It was long ago And far away Yet the nightmares Linger every night, Ensuring distance disappears And time fades to nothing
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January 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Sometimes the only way to release is to speak.
And I am speaking to the children of today.
I see you.
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And I am speaking to the children of today.
I see you.
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Sometimes the truth is so disturbing it is hard to look at.
That's when writers can put truth to words what an image denies.
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That's when writers can put truth to words what an image denies.
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Presidential Terrorist
Presidential Terrorist
The purification had begun
The slaughter was needed
And just like teeth whitening
The dismissal of the event
By the glorious leaders
Only aids the process
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January 13, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Sometimes the truth is so disturbing it is hard to look at.
That's when writers can put truth to words what an image denies.
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That's when writers can put truth to words what an image denies.
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A brief essay on faith.
For me faith is the ability to live in the uncertainty of life.
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For me faith is the ability to live in the uncertainty of life.
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Om Matters Of Faith
On Matters of Faith I often sit and read various church statements of faith.
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January 11, 2026 at 7:24 PM
A brief essay on faith.
For me faith is the ability to live in the uncertainty of life.
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For me faith is the ability to live in the uncertainty of life.
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The ending of a good story is often simply the beginning of the next story. Emahri, Pel, Wren, and Azalea find themselves at the end of a new beginning.
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The Rise Of The Seeker Emahri Pt 10
The Rise Of The Seeker Emahri Pt 10 Emahri feels a bit alone this morning.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The ending of a good story is often simply the beginning of the next story. Emahri, Pel, Wren, and Azalea find themselves at the end of a new beginning.
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I have been attacked, of late, for my faith. Because I do not use fear. Because love is my guiding compass.
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My Faith
My Faith Wherein does it matter Even in the least That you came upon My problem And felt You Could fix it
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January 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
I have been attacked, of late, for my faith. Because I do not use fear. Because love is my guiding compass.
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What would you sell your soul for?
Oh come now…you've thought about it.
What mortal trinket is worth eternity?
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Oh come now…you've thought about it.
What mortal trinket is worth eternity?
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The Final Act
The Final Act The trade was made and thought equitable Both parties smiling bold, bright smiles For every trade comes down to the same thing
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January 6, 2026 at 9:11 AM
What would you sell your soul for?
Oh come now…you've thought about it.
What mortal trinket is worth eternity?
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Oh come now…you've thought about it.
What mortal trinket is worth eternity?
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We are our brother's keeper
and how we interact
determines if our life is worthy.
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and how we interact
determines if our life is worthy.
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Life's Questions
Life's Questions I've watched time pass me by Skipping me in the rat race of life
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January 5, 2026 at 11:08 PM
We are our brother's keeper
and how we interact
determines if our life is worthy.
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and how we interact
determines if our life is worthy.
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Sometimes I see a phrase and a poem flows from it.
This was such a case.
I hope you enjoy it.
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This was such a case.
I hope you enjoy it.
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The Operative Word
The Operative Word “With which we carry on” We – the operative word Not I or me – but we – us – our A community of many Standing together
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January 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Sometimes I see a phrase and a poem flows from it.
This was such a case.
I hope you enjoy it.
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This was such a case.
I hope you enjoy it.
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The Dead sang of a long strange trip.
And they were right.
But the road goes on and our footsteps today help make tomorrow's trip just a bit easier if we care enough to love.
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And they were right.
But the road goes on and our footsteps today help make tomorrow's trip just a bit easier if we care enough to love.
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The Road
The Road Look how far we've traveled From there to here With stops along the way Our journey has been long and hard
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January 4, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The Dead sang of a long strange trip.
And they were right.
But the road goes on and our footsteps today help make tomorrow's trip just a bit easier if we care enough to love.
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And they were right.
But the road goes on and our footsteps today help make tomorrow's trip just a bit easier if we care enough to love.
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So Many people have problems understanding that faith is not a fact. Maybe this will help.
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Faith
Faith “I rely on my faith to live my life.” Isn’t it great we live where you can freely practice, and where I can freely ignore your faith. “Freedom of” equally means “freedom from.” Your faith holds ...
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January 4, 2026 at 7:54 AM
So Many people have problems understanding that faith is not a fact. Maybe this will help.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Some of my best poetry comes when I escape the nightmares and wake myself up.
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Poetic Justice
Poetic Justice The words rang out as true Even as they perpetrated a lie A lie so bold it was written in the books And the masses huddled as best they could For they themselves could not read
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January 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Some of my best poetry comes when I escape the nightmares and wake myself up.
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I’Ve been a writing fool. It may even be somewhat good. Why don't you read it and tell me.
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The Rise Of The Seeker Emahri Pt 7
The Rise of the Seeker Emahri Pt 6 “Emahri…shh.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:19 AM
I’Ve been a writing fool. It may even be somewhat good. Why don't you read it and tell me.
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I spent the day updating and cleaning up the cover page.
Great things are happening, and all are welcomed in Nermar.
I am proud of my efforts so far, and there is so much left to do.
Come take a look, stay a while, and fall in love with Nermar.
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Great things are happening, and all are welcomed in Nermar.
I am proud of my efforts so far, and there is so much left to do.
Come take a look, stay a while, and fall in love with Nermar.
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The Realm Of Nermar
Cover Page
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December 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I spent the day updating and cleaning up the cover page.
Great things are happening, and all are welcomed in Nermar.
I am proud of my efforts so far, and there is so much left to do.
Come take a look, stay a while, and fall in love with Nermar.
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Great things are happening, and all are welcomed in Nermar.
I am proud of my efforts so far, and there is so much left to do.
Come take a look, stay a while, and fall in love with Nermar.
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The Kiss
The photograph lied It showed a happy child But the truth was this The child was dying inside
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December 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I have battled the Christian Right much of my life.
I grew up in it and escaped it.
I know their sins - even if they deny them.
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I grew up in it and escaped it.
I know their sins - even if they deny them.
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Evangelicals
Evangelicals They dance through the damage Laughing as they step on rotting bodies For they are saved and clearly the dead are not Their King—James—enthroned in red ink—proclaims them special, unique
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December 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I have battled the Christian Right much of my life.
I grew up in it and escaped it.
I know their sins - even if they deny them.
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I grew up in it and escaped it.
I know their sins - even if they deny them.
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I'll be gentle on you.
I know, I know it's just…
Their shoving it down your throat.
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I know, I know it's just…
Their shoving it down your throat.
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Don't Push It On Me
Don't Push It On Me Your silence convicts you And when you speak Your statement is a lie Clearly you care about it
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December 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I'll be gentle on you.
I know, I know it's just…
Their shoving it down your throat.
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I know, I know it's just…
Their shoving it down your throat.
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Do you recall the child?
Was your child sacrificed to modernity?
What remains?
And do you call it life?
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Was your child sacrificed to modernity?
What remains?
And do you call it life?
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Hopes And Dreams
Hopes and Dreams The memory of a long ago tormented child Lingers in the troubled mind of an old man Memories – nay nightmares Call forth the monsters that tore apart The innocence of a child's soul T...
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December 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Do you recall the child?
Was your child sacrificed to modernity?
What remains?
And do you call it life?
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Was your child sacrificed to modernity?
What remains?
And do you call it life?
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If at first you don't succeed, figure out what went wrong.
Not all boycotts succeed. This is a brief look as to why.
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Not all boycotts succeed. This is a brief look as to why.
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Why They Fail
Why They Fail I've clearly stated that a good boycott is an effective means of creating change.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
If at first you don't succeed, figure out what went wrong.
Not all boycotts succeed. This is a brief look as to why.
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Not all boycotts succeed. This is a brief look as to why.
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Of course, the word comes from Ireland.
Boycott.
A powerful word, when employed correctly.
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Boycott.
A powerful word, when employed correctly.
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Boycott
Boycott We know the meaning of the word boycott. The word comes to us from the Irishman Charles Boycott.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Of course, the word comes from Ireland.
Boycott.
A powerful word, when employed correctly.
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Boycott.
A powerful word, when employed correctly.
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Who are you?
Flinger or Diamond in the rough?
Who you defend will answer this question.
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Flinger or Diamond in the rough?
Who you defend will answer this question.
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The Diamond
The Diamond The first note lingers – long enough to forget today. And the note sours on the ear, for its vile nature prevents purity. The gods know. Mother Earth realizes. The general masses understan...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Who are you?
Flinger or Diamond in the rough?
Who you defend will answer this question.
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Flinger or Diamond in the rough?
Who you defend will answer this question.
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Doomscrolling-Most of us have found ourselves trapped in the scroll. This is my take on it.
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Doomscrolling
Doomscrolling How long had I been at it? Five minutes? Three hours? The empty water bottles – Suggest three. Images blur the mind Videos – sounds – become – Endless moments of nothingness. And I die –...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Doomscrolling-Most of us have found ourselves trapped in the scroll. This is my take on it.
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We are becoming, even if we do not realize this truth. And time has no master.
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Old Age Crept
Old Age Crept Time slipped out of my hands. What I once thought I controlled, turned out to be an illusion. For when I looked in the mirror – I saw an old grey-haired man, staring back at me with glas...
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December 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
We are becoming, even if we do not realize this truth. And time has no master.
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Someone please explain how the United States seizing an oil tanker, just like Somali pirates seizing shipping is not piracy.
Please explain it to me.
Please explain it to me.
December 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Someone please explain how the United States seizing an oil tanker, just like Somali pirates seizing shipping is not piracy.
Please explain it to me.
Please explain it to me.