It’s the 18th part of Steve’s untitled project. A final exchange with his mother, a wine purchase, and another rant from our anonymous narrator.
Writing
Writing include excerpts from novels, short stories, random commentary and rants, poetry, and all else done with letters, words, etc.
Poetry Writing
When the Smoke Clears – Poem from “Paradox Locked”
When the Smoke Clears a poem about the moral and emotional middle ground between desire and suffering, hoping that, after everything burns away, love is what survives.
Prose Writing
“Definitely Space Bees.” NASA Mars Rover Uncovers Hexagonal Structure
NASA Mars rover has documented a vast expanse of honeycomb-like textures in a Martian valley nicknamed “Valle Grande.”
Fiction Poetry Prose Writing
Literature History: Age of Enlightenment vs. Age of Romanticism
Characteristics of the Age of Enlightenment include an emphasis on reason, a control of passion, and an adherence to rules and laws. Romanticism emphasizes emotions, freedom, and fulfillment.
Fiction Prose Writing
Part 17 of Steve’s Serialized Short Story: “Wooden Floorboards”
The seventh episode of the serialized short story features a quick exchange between Steve and Laura, a peek at Steve’s writing process, and then he needs to fill out form A-27.
Poetry Writing
The Train Rolls Down the Track (Poem from Mars Jazz)
From Mars Jazz (2016): “The Train Goes Down the Track” tackles bliss, addiction, technology’s impact on the human soul, and the cost of enlightenment.
Prose Writing
Why I’m Using A.I. Less and Less: Quality and Ethical Concerns
Unless you’re in the “AI bubble” echo chamber, it’s clear people are turning on A.I. While I still use it for sparingly, I’d like to clear up any confusion about how, and at what frequency, I utilize A.I. tools.
Fiction Prose Writing
A Vision of the Future : the Aftermath of Electronic Slavery
The day electricity died, how the A.I. collapse happened, and the debate centuries later about whether to turn the electrical grids back on… From the Vision of the Future series by BW Derge
Fiction Poetry Prose Writing
Untitled Serialized Short Story about a Writer Named Steve
Episode 16 of the untitled story called “Steve” features a scene from his writing class, an exchange at the gas station, and a poem called Metamorphosis Cease
Poetry Writing
Poem by BW Derge: Outlast (Lips)
Poem from 2019 collection “Paradox Lost” – grappling with modern society, a sordid relationship, and the futility of existence vs. the power of eternal love. Outlast (Lips) is part of a trilogy of poems including Outpour (Magic), and Outcry (Clusterfuck). These three poems inspired the playlist “Clusterfuck Magic Lips”