The cold bites late in the evening. Its harsh winds threatening the evening travelers. What do they have to gain from stumbling through the cold and dark? As dogs bark and howl at the moon? What is the purpose of this midnight run? Who are these travelers? A bar man? Executrix?  And a detective? You tell me what type of misfortunes have been afoot should this be the cast carousing together through the dark of night. What concessions were made to get here?

A wealthy soprano appreciates the embrace of the crowd. Their performance a mere distraction from the ongoing war. Hunting for unity, and a peaceful outlook for the future, They act as the salesperson, If not the spokesperson for the conglomerate.

Ten ants marching up the gangway. Sailors set for the great beyond. Far from their country they will go. Tenants in a new land, they grieve a home long gone. Stretching their legs on seas high and mighty, Forever thinking of home. The heat of the sun on their heads, Sworn oaths binding, They’ll set sail again. Ten ants marching off their ship of old. Ten ants marching, leaflets in their hold. Ten ants sailed off into the sun. Ten ants home again, grief forever gone.

The disposition of the common econobox owner is one of responsibility and frugality. They are likely to minimize activities such as their water use and to follow new technology they could leverage to both decrease their carbon footprint by the pound and their overhead costs attributed to survival. It may seem trivial to some, but pound for pound, some day it will be worth it. By continuing to track  their progress and assess their activities impacts on the surrounding environment, their efforts will compound. In the short term, these efforts may seem excessive, however their preferences over the long term can contribute to formative change.

A wolf masked in a pasture may one day reveal itself to the flock. Species normally poles apart brought together for the simple pleasure of a meal. However, by developing a strong rapport with its potential victims, it can provide for itself indefinitely. Small concessions now in its appearance and mannerisms will lead to a lifetime supply of food. It will never hunger. Instead of quarrelling with the flock and farmers, by integrating in undercover and building trust, none of the flock members or its protectors would ever or could ever believe that the wolf was a wolf. By achieving the status of “upstanding” member of the community, the wolf assures that it will never be questioned. No fingers pointed its way, allowing it to continue to cull the flock of its most vulnerable members. The young and weak, the most trusting, the ones who won’t be missed. It’s a wonder that for years the wolf has never been discovered.

Humming a funeral tune the deputy rode wearily into the sunset. Blinded by the sun shining into his face, he was unsure of what he expected. Would the next town cast their ballots his way? Or would he be forever stuck in this position, unable to build a name for himself outside of the small towns he had served. What tactics would he need to employ to gain a foothold as a prominent protector of the peace? Onward into the blinding sun he continued, carrying his heavy heart in his chest, hoping that some day he too could be a famous lawman.

Host a disco to invite rainbows into your life.

As the rhythm registers in your synapses block out the negative energy your body stores.

In fact, bottle it up and toss it away.

Instead, fill your mortal shell with positivity.

Tonight, you patch together body, mind, and soul, so once again you can feel whole.

When one finds themselves trapped in a deserted hallway, the knowledge of one’s own circumstances is enough to cultivate their own system of morals and values. However, in the brief eternity, any evaluation of oneself is only tongue and cheek at best, as it is unlikely that these realizations will ever leave the hallway.