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Ballad: Baines Carew, Gentleman

by LovelyMay — Baines Carew, Gentleman was not just a man of the law, but one profoundly attuned to the emotional burdens of his profession. While other attorneys might tally fees without blinking, Carew felt each case like a blow to his conscience. Whenever he needed to enforce a legal action—be it a simple eviction or the seizure of a debtor’s assets—he experienced it as a personal failure, not a procedural success. His empathy was so intense that even issuing a formal letter felt like a moral compromise. The…
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Tasker Norcross

by LovelyMay — Tasker Norcross offers not just a glimpse into one man’s reclusive life but a broader commentary on emotional detachment and the silent tragedies that unfold behind closed doors. Norcross stands apart from his community, not through scandal or acclaim, but by the sheer peculiarity of his existence. His presence had always unsettled the usual order, as though he neither fit in nor chose to stand out. With his passing, the town seems to recalibrate, reducing its view of humanity to two simple types…
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Ballad: The Two Majors

by LovelyMay — The Two Majors introduces a peculiar bond shared by two stern yet admired military officers whose command style thrives on discipline rather than praise. Major La Guerre and Major Makredi Preper, though gruff in demeanor, are paradoxically beloved by their men for their steadfast standards and unwavering consistency. Neither offers compliments, but both deliver sharp and frequent reprimands, which, surprisingly, becomes a badge of honor for their troops. This dynamic underscores a curious truth about…
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VERSE: A Contrast

by LovelyMay — A Contrast opens with an invitation to reflect on a closed chapter of life, framed by an old ebony casket filled with tokens from the past. The scene is not dramatic, but deeply personal—inside are weathered letters, a delicate ring, a once-cherished locket, and most tellingly, a small portrait tied with a crimson thread. Each object carries the weight of memory, not merely sentimental, but transformative in what they once meant and what they now represent. The portrait is especially significant,…
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Chapter Eight

by testsuphomeAdmin — The chapter opens with Zee Novak reflecting on her early relationship with Cyrus during their time at Keady University in 2014. Set against the backdrop of an unpredictable Indiana spring, Zee recalls working at Green Nile and selling weed while Cyrus worked at Jade Café. Their lives revolved around drinking and casual dating, a period before Cyrus’s sobriety and Zee’s eventual decision to stop drinking in solidarity. Zee hints at the growing emotional labor she invested in Cyrus, a realization that…
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PREFACE

by LovelyMay — Preface to The Bhagavad-Gita invites readers into a work that transcends literary form, occupying a unique space where poetry meets philosophy. Positioned within the "Bhishma" section of the Mahabharata, this revered Sanskrit text is counted among the Five Jewels of Indian classical thought. It is not merely admired for its aesthetic quality, but for the depth of its wisdom and moral vision. The teachings interweave traditions from Vedic philosophy, Samkhya analysis, and Yogic practice. Thinkers like…
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When Mother Cooked With Wood

by LovelyMay — "When Mother Cooked With Wood" conjures more than an old way of preparing meals—it recalls a time when cooking meant more than speed and simplicity. The narrator acknowledges the benefits of modern appliances but doesn't hide their preference for the old rituals of food made over fire. There’s a memory in each crackle of wood and every puff of smoke that wafted from the kitchen. While today's gas or electric stove gets the job done, it cannot recreate the experience of gathering and splitting logs or…
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VERSE: GRIEF

by LovelyMay — Grief arrives not with warning but with weight, pressing into the life of the narrator like a silent, ancient force. It is not a visitor—it is a presence, both cold and constant, that claims space within the soul. Wherever there is warmth, it steps in to dim the light. Moments of laughter fade under its shadow, and joy becomes brittle, as if it were never meant to stay. The poem presents this emotion not as a passing storm but as a pale sentinel, always nearby, always watching. In every quiet moment, its…
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Ballad: Thomson Green And Harriet Hale (To be sung to the Air of “An ‘Orrible Tale.”)

by LovelyMay — Thomson Green and Harriet Hale begin their tale in a way that feels part daydream, part stage play. Their meeting in Regent’s Park wasn’t staged, but it could have been—a sunny day, a stray comment, and suddenly, a connection sparked between a modest auctioneer and a music teacher with refined poise. That fleeting moment blooms into affection almost immediately, with Green offering Harriet compliments that balance awkwardness with earnest charm. What follows feels like a rush through chapters of a…
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Ballad: Pasha Bailey Ben

by LovelyMay — Pasha Bailey Ben stands tall—figuratively more than literally—as a ruler surrounded not by fear or formality but by delightfully strange rituals and even stranger companions. His ten tails, each a symbol of pride, sway in rhythm with a palace life ruled less by logic and more by whimsical surprises. Presents pour in from grateful pilgrims: a mix of onions, scented candles, cold beef, and items so disconnected in purpose they resemble a child’s dream more than diplomatic tribute. Among them are white…
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