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Present

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Jacob Virtue under Murklins

Consider this: Your physical presence is more meaningful than all the technological resources of the world.

Consider this: For just as distance strains a relationship so your potential impact on others weakens when your primary channel to connect is technology. Continue reading →

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Life’s Aspiring Song

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Jacob Virtue under Poems

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Living with sincere joy,

While preaching doubts that constant toy.

This style bifurcates as my train chugs on.

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Live for more

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Jacob Virtue under Poems
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Photo taken by Lucas Johnson during the 10th World Wide Instagram Meet in St. Louis.

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What good is it to live a lie as someone else,

Endlessly exhausting myself?

What good is it to play empty roles in a world that folds under itself?

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Solitude is Overrated

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Jacob Virtue under Poems

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Sleepless nights turn into worrisome flights.

 Restless thoughts sweeping past the stops.

Solitude is overrated and ignites,

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Patience

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Jacob Virtue under Poems

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Patience is the name of the game.

Tried and tried is the one who waits,

That often over compensates.

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Joy

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Jacob Virtue under Poems

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Why do I fear,

As I am surrounded by those who care?

Why do I appear,

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A Burden Lifted

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Jacob Virtue under Poems

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A sudden burst of anxiety.

A whirling nudge of curses.

My mind knows the reality,

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Fictional Memoirs: You Universal

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Jacob Virtue under Fabrication, Murklins

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You want what you don’t have. Your exaggerated perception of others feeds your pity party. Although meant to uplift and brighten your mood, thinking about it makes you envy their every move. Life on the west coast makes you “ooo” and life on the east coast makes you “awe.” You compare yourself to others and

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Yes and Amen

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Jacob Virtue under Poems

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Yes and amen,

The Congregation began.

They sat in unison.

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Sorry, You’re At The Wrong College

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Jacob Virtue under Murklins

You’ve made great time. Just under 4 hours and You’ve gone from St. Louis to Branson. You nearly dozed off while driving but

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